At-sea testing is set to commence this summer, followed by commercial and defense demonstrations, to include deep ocean testing. Founded in 2018, Dive is a venture-backed company that says it is re-imagining how UUVs are designed, manufactured, and deployed at sea. “We’re thrilled to see the DIVE-LD come together after nearly two years of iterating on the design, p...
Designed by naval architects at sister company Stena Teknik, the IMOFlexMAX is a further development of the current IMOIIMAX design and is based on 40 years of tanker shipping experience. The vessels will be equipped with Flettner rotors and solar panels to harvest energy from wind and sunlight. They will be powered by efficient dual-fuel engines that can run on LNG a...
The ships are to be built for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands. The orders with Wärtsilä for the design and the equipment were placed in April 2020. The Wärtsilä ship design is tailored to the operating and route profiles of the two double-ended shuttle ferries. Included in the design concept is the optimisation of energy consumpti...
The ships have been ordered by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) and will be built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine yard in Korea. With this technology, the liquefied VOC are mixed with LNG and used as fuel for the main and auxiliary engines. By using LNG as the primary fuel and supplementing this with the energy recovered from the VOC, these vessels will be able...
The new Olympic Class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, are an important part of Washington State’s plans for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel use. On delivery in 2024, the initial vessel in the series will be the first newbuild in Washington State Ferry’s fleet to feature hybrid-electric propuls...
The new “continuous evaluation” function allows the software to use engine data gathered by edge computing services, adding a new dimension to Tekomar XPERT’s monitoring, reporting and advisory capabilities. Edge computing allows large volumes of data to be processed before being transferred to the cloud for storage. ABB says it is ideal for environments that may not ...
“We are very pleased to announce the delivery and availability of the dry-dock Mr. Eddie to our Bollinger Quick Repair (BQR) facility,” said Bollinger President & CEO, Ben Bordelon. “I want to congratulate Mr. Eddie Barnes, an outstanding Bollinger employee of 47 Years! We are proud for you to be a part of the Bollinger family. The dock is now in service and measures 219...
Named Gaarden, the vessel will operate as a bicycle and foot ferry on the waters of the Kieler Fjord. The vessel is the first built under a contract placed in May last year that included an option for an additional three sister vessels and Holland Shipyards Group is now working on the construction of another, fully-electric, ferry for SFK, named Düsternbrook. The G...
Built in 1906 by James Hall, the tugboat had a long-life servicing ships that called at Washington State’s capital city, Olympia. A true icon of the city’s waterfront, she is also a five-time winner of the Olympia Harbor Days vintage tugboat races. Unfortunately, in the summer of 2017 the tugboat sank in Hood Canal while under private ownership. Thanks to several memb...
Designed with a versatile user interface featuring modern conventions, improved 3D viewports, and flexible user customization, HECSTAB now allows naval architects to easily evaluate multiple design options for both ship and offshore assets. “HECSTAB is a powerful application enabling users to simply create multiple models and quickly analyze the stability impact of de...
Schottel says that a comparatively small installation effort will yield great advantages, such as increased maneuverability and lower environmental impact. Two retractable Schottel rudderpropellers type SRP 130 R (300 kW each) and two transverse thrusters type STT 1 (450 kW each) will be installed in addition to the existing main propulsion system of the vessel. This ...
Some of the VDRs are 10 or more years old and are nearing the end of their service life, often requiring an increasing number of costly repairs and maintenance. The upgrade program will ensure that Uni-Tankers’ ships are equipped with the latest Danelec Marine state-of-the-art VDR technology, which will also help boost efficiency and the proactive use of ships’ data. ...
It follows centers in Rotterdam, Piraeus, Istanbul and Dubai in providing remote class services for the society, connecting with the global BV network. Other remote survey centers will follow soon. “As we continue the digitalization of classification, our well-developed remote and digital delivery platform is providing the options as well as instant access to our expe...
Designed to anticipate client needs and provide intuitive, informed decision support, the smart functionality is an enhancement to the ABS MyFreedom client portal and can be accessed through a mobile app or text. The portal and its user-friendly digital tools simplify access to operational, technical and compliance fleet intelligence and all ABS class services to manage ...
There were no reported cases of Covid-19 coronavirus on any of CMV’s small to medium sized ships. The top and overriding priority has been the health and safety of passengers and crew and they have been safely repatriated onboard our vessels all returning to their home ports in the UK & Germany. CMV continue at present to employ shipboard officers and crew members thr...
The design has brought together experts to manage disease prevention/control, state-of-the-art facilities and protocols, in conjunction with high-efficiency HVAC systems and related airborne and surface disinfection technology for a ship that is safe, clean and efficient. The 150m Expedition Cruise Vessel can accommodate up to 400 passengers and has a range of approxi...
The vessel was built under classification of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass). This event was significant as many constraints were faced prior to the successful launch, in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. IRClass surveyors faced a constantly changing scenario of both global and local restrictions and challenges including movement of manpower, to ensure the ...
At 23,964TEU, HMM Algeciras is the world’s largest containership and will operate between Asia and Europe. While the engine’s power delivery has been adjusted downwards to achieve an optimal fuel consumption, the ME-C Mk 10.5 type is capable of delivering 6,870kW per cylinder, making it the most powerful engine ever developed by MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke busine...
C&C Marine took possession of the building from Versabar following the expiration of a lease back provision in the 2018 purchase agreement between the two parties. The shipyard will utilize the new building for new construction projects. “We will make some minor modifications to the building, but otherwise we should be able to start vessel fabricating by June 2020,” T...
When Movia issued the public tender for waterborne public transport in Copenhagen, its aim was to upgrade the service, making it cleaner and more sustainable. In this the agency was aligned with both Arriva, which embraces innovation in order to reduce environmental impact, and Damen, whose aim it is to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder. The ferries m...
Stena Line has also confirmed the third E-Flexer vessel destined for the Irish Sea, Stena Embla, is expected to be delivered on time and will start operating on the Belfast-Liverpool route in January 2021. Stena Line is well underway in modernising its large European fleet of ferries and has not let the ongoing pandemic affect these ambitious plans. So far this year c...
These ships are The Netherlands’s first (single fuel) LNG ferries and the first vessels in the world with single-fuel, direct-drive LNG engines propelling fixed rudder propellers. The ships will be deployed on the ferry connection to the Dutch isles Vlieland and Terschelling. The introduction of this new LNG-ferry concept, combined with heat recovery, more efficient h...
Led by marine research organisation, ProMare, the project is developing autonomous systems that can later be deployed commercially, offering a window into the future of shipping and marine research. Wärtsilä has joined a global consortium of technology partners that includes IBM. IBM is providing the AI, cloud and edge computing, and power systems behind the Mayflower...
Production of the model has begun at the boatbuilder’s Jeanerette, La., production facility, with 15 vessels currently on order for overseas military and law enforcement interests. Metal Shark developed the 52 Fearless in response to growing demand among military operators for larger and faster interdiction craft with greater range and better seakeeping. “Customers...
Since the first Chesapeake-class pilot boat was built by Gladding-Hearn in 2003, 22 boats have been delivered to 11 pilot associations throughout the U.S. The Virginia pilots’ MK II launch incorporates the performance benefits of Volvo Penta’s IPS 3-pod system and Humphree interceptors. “The combination of the Volvo Penta IPS system and the Humphree interceptors produ...
The state-of-the-art 581′ tank barge is among the largest in the history of Greenbrier Marine, with origins on the Willamette River in Portland dating to 1919. The OSG 204 has been paired with an existing tug within the OSG fleet, the OSG Endurance and will travel to the Gulf of Mexico, where it will contribute to OSG’s growing presence in the Jones Act trade. The ATB...
The 804-megawatt Vineyard Wind project in southern New England waters, leading the pack of more than a dozen proposed wind energy arrays off the East Coast, remains stalled as the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management reassesses the cumulative environmental impacts. The agency’s final impact statement is scheduled for December 2020. In the meantime, Atlantic Wind ...
“The Melges 15 appeals to a wide range of skill levels and sailors while serving a variety of purposes,” introduced Harry Melges, CEO of Melges. “The Melges 15 creates a clear pathway for junior sailors to get started and stay excited about sailing while also being comfortable and accessible enough for adults to learn, race, or cross-train.” With the main design goals...
What makes a cruising yacht truly great? If years in production are anything to go by, even with a brief hiatus, then the Contessa 32 is right up there with the best of the last 50 years. The Folkboat, the H-Boat and Rustler 36 rank alongside her as boats that are still being built after several decades. But why keep producing such an old design? I went along to...
The main role of the EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Emissions regulations are constantly evolving so it was imperative that Cox designed a clean-burning engine to ensure its ability to meet current and evolving emission standards for the CXO300 to receive approval from the agency. “We developed a diesel engine with a much lowe...
In late April, Fincantieri Marinette Marine was awarded the frigate contract worth $5.5 billion, if all options are exercised by the Navy. The initial contract of $795 million is for the detailed design and construction of the first guided-missile frigate, with options for nine additional ships. President Trump toured the shipyard where littoral combat ships are curre...
If you’ve ever wondered how big the challenge of moving to a low-carbon economy is going to be, consider this sobering statistic: in 2017 we burnt an astonishing 955 billion gallons of oil globally. The number alone is hard to visualise (955,000,000,000), let alone the fuel itself. It’s simply not possible to replace that quantity of fuel with electric power alone in ...
The all-new Limited Editions superyacht will also feature exterior lines from designer Espen Øino, which Winch Design have focused on complementing inside. As seen in the latest interior renders, geometric shapes have been drawn and combined with organic forms and materials such as Jerusalem limestone, light bleached matte oak, light-tone walnut and bronze. With the o...
The easing of lockdown boating restrictions has seen green shoots emerge in the boat sales market, with many Brits hoping to enjoy some socially distanced fun on the water. To encourage this trend, Trafalgar Drystack has launched a new free boat storage offer that may persuade more people take the leap into boat ownership. Anyone buying a 6-9m boat anywhere in th...
Built by Cantieri Navali Nicolini in 1987, the vessel's exteriors are designed in-house, with her interiors coming from the drawing boards of Italian designer Claudio Zampetti. Maintained in turnkey condition since delivery, she has undergone two refits in her lifetime, the most recent one taking place in Spain in 2017. As standout features, yacht Yaakun for sale offe...
2020 is already proving to be a busy year for Heysea so far, with the shipyard launching its first Asteria 126 yacht in March and the Heysea Atlantic 115 Dopamine back in January. As the 10th hull of the Asteria 108 model - the first model of the Asteria series to be released by the shipyard - the all-GRP 186 GT yacht has been designed inside and out by her builder. O...
