To date, the 3D printing of maritime components has been a nice idea but not one that has not always been deemed particularly practical or cost-effec
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Fighting shipboard fatigue with wearables
New studies carried out by British-based Sleep and Fatigue Research (SAFR) has shown that seafarers are at risk from fatigue and being able to operat
https://player.acast.com/5e5e1b1b8d195ea75b0d1c5a/episodes/man-and-the-plan?theme=default&cover=1&latest=1 News came out last month of w
Japanese researchers thinking outside the box have designed a wind-powered vessel that can make hydrogen while sailing the oceans. Japanese resear
A Saildrone USV has become the first unmanned vehicle to cross the Atlantic in both directions while simultaneously setting new records for the faste
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Is marine battery tech heating up too quickly?
The surge of interest in battery power has seen some serious investment in research and development. But is the market pushing too hard in a race to
Norwegian-based Wavefoil looks to soften the ride of high-speed vessels and those that sail in rough conditions with its novel fin technology, writes
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LNG to dominate fuel mix in 2050 says DNV GL
LNG is set to be the biggest shipping fuel by 2050 despite its controversial environmental credentials, according to forecasts from class society DNV
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European Shipbuilding: Securing the future of the Flensburg ...
Weathering the storm of an unsteady economic climate has seen many companies starting to join forces, as well as to help develop better technical sol
Batteries could soon make operations in port more sustainable on big ships – but don’t expect emission-free sailing on large vessels anytime soon.
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Methane slip challenge invalid says LNG group
SEA\LNG has dismissed claims by Norwegian institute SINTEF that methane slip outweighs the greenhouse gas emission advantages of LNG as a marine fuel
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Shipowner backs LNG “until zero emission solution is found”...
Arista Shipping founder Alexander Panagopulos has defended LNG’s environmental credentials in the wake of a challenge by Norwegian research institute
Design, Engineering & SafetyIndustry Announcements
Press Release: Brunvoll wins Yara Birkeland propulsion contr...
Press Release: Brunvoll has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group on delivery of propulsion system to "Yara Birkeland". Brunvoll's delivery inclu
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Grieg Star opens new connected vessel support centre
Norwegian shipowner Grieg Star has built its own vessel support centre in Bergen. Grieg operates a fleet of bulk vessels, many under the G2 Ocean
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IALA strengthens support for port messaging standards
IALA, The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities, has backed the creation of a new data standard to support
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Cyber Risks in shipping: Industry is ignoring next monthR...
The maritime industry is in danger of ignoring the implication of the European Unions Network and Information Systems Directive which will be active o
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Swedish consortium to push forward electric shipping
SWEDISH shipping has launched a new co operation to push forward electrification. The collaboration, called Electromobility in Shipping, sees the Swed
NORWAY has over 1,000 fjord, giving it one of the longest coastlines in the world despite its relative size. As a result the country’s road infrastru
