Underwater radiated noise

Quieter revolutions propelled by decarbonisation drive

5th April 2024 | Research & Education, The Naval Architect - News

Propeller blade renewal intended to cut fuel consumption also has the potential to reduce underwater noise, reports Kari Reinikainen Efforts of the shipping industry to reduce fuel consumption and thereby pollution to the air may contribute to reduction of noise and vibration as well through the replacement of propeller blades. Rasmus Lyngdal-Christensen, senior specialist in […]

Horizon 2020 project reaches for SATURN

5th October 2022 | The Naval Architect - News, Rules & Regulations

Although the effects of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) caused by ships on marine life have been a cause of concern for many years it’s a nebulous, multi-faceted problem where evidence may be contentious and remedial action difficult to put into practice. Part of the challenge has been forging relationships between stakeholders from quite disparate fields […]