The RINA Warship conference in Adelaide in June 2024 heard that surface combatant survivability needs to be revisited to address challenges posed by attacks by multiple UAVs, and uncrewed vessels have challenges all of their own. Future warships will have to be able to survive – and fight – in the face of a new […]
A paper presented at the 2024 RINA Warship conference in Australia heard an analysis of how the Royal Australian Navy might meet a requirement for greater fire power and more missile-armed vessels. The Royal Australian Navy’s surface fleet is well-equipped in sensor and combat management systems but lacks the ability to deploy sufficient effectors, but […]
By Mikko Nikkanen, head of maritime, weather and environment, Vaisala With annual international shipping CO₂ emissions doubling since 1990 and now accounting for roughly 10% of global transportation emissions, the maritime shipping sector sits at a crossroads in the fight against climate change. Players across the global shipping industry must find new ways to embrace […]
By Alberto Llopis Pascual, head of aerodynamics, bound4blue Since the decline of commercial sail-powered vessels, there has been remarkable progress in sail technology, driven by a renewed interest in sustainable maritime solutions. The modern sail has evolved far beyond the traditional cloth structures once used on clipper ships. Today’s sails benefit from advanced designs, innovative […]
Carefully curated agenda to take a focused look at recent technological, design and policy developments shaping the future landscape for wind-assisted propulsion Since its inauguration in 2019, the now annual Wind Propulsion Conference has become an essential event for the maritime community, with attending speakers and delegates spanning the technology companies, academia, shipowners and industry […]
New regulations, price challenges for existing and new fuels along with the growing pressure from cargo owners to reduce Scope 3 emissions are driving an increased deployment of wind propulsion technologies, writes Gavin Allwright In 1860, just before he became president, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech featuring one of my favourite quotes regarding wind power. […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) held its highly anticipated Annual Dinner at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Holborn for the second consecutive year, drawing an impressive crowd of 370 attendees. The event, marked by distinguished speeches, prestigious awards, and significant networking opportunities, celebrated the advancements and contributions within the maritime industry. […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to host the Technical Conference: Human Factors 2024 in Wageningen, Netherlands in October 2024 London – 22 May 2024: On 8-10 October 2024, maritime industry professionals will gather for the Technical Conference on Human Factors, including a visit to MARIN’s new Seven […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) Annual Dinner 2024: A Premier Gathering of Maritime Industry Leaders and Professionals London – 6th March 2024: On 16 May 2024, maritime industry professionals will gather once again at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ (RINA) highly anticipated Annual Dinner. […]