MARIN project seeks out container safety loopholes
The Naval Architect October 2021
The multi-partner TopTier JIP aims to research and restore fidelity in boxship operations.
Commercial shipping
South Korea plans for a hydrogen-based future
The Naval Architect October 2021
South Korea plans for a hydrogen-based future
The Korean Register explains how government-mandated promotion of the hydrogen economy is translating into maritime R&D.
Subverting shipbuilding at the dock
The Naval Architect September 2021
At CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding’s 100,000tonne dockyard, a digital dock system is being built and a 3D-printed ship is under trial
Aker Arctic develops icebreaking container ship
The Naval Architect July/August 2021
Aker Arctic develops icebreaking container ship. The 8,000TEU vessel concept might potentially expedite the transit of goods between Asia and Europe
Gas engine sales soaring
The Naval Architect July/August 2021
Gas engine sales soaring
As the research focus turns towards new fuel types, competition for dual-fuel engines orders is hotting up.
ABB Turbocharging primed for future fuels
The Naval Architect July/August 2021
ABB Turbocharging primed for future fuels
The Swiss company expects hydrogen based fuels to dominate, but that internal combustion engines will remain the dominant means of propulsion.
A communication countermeasure for grounding risks
The Naval Architect July/August 2021
A communication countermeasure for grounding risks
Japanese weather technology specialist Weathernews discusses its recently launched its Navigation Assessment and Routeing service