Public transport by water is important for a country as rich in water as the Netherlands, which is why SWZ|Maritime's February issue features a special on this topic.
Moreover, it is an innovative sector that lends itself perfectly to (trials with) electric and autonomous sailing. In SWZ|Maritime's February special on public transport by water we look at the social importance of ferries in the Netherlands, the electric Norwegian ferry's, the road to emission-free ferry's in the Netherlands, their economic and social value in The Netherlands and the ferry's in Damen Shipyards' portfolio.
All-electric Submarines
In addition to our public transport special, the February issue features an article on Nevesbu's research into an all-electric submarine. Submarines have been equipped with diesel-electric propulsion plants since the beginning of the twentieth century. Despite the development of nuclear powered submarines, diesel-electric submarines are still the technology of choice for most navies. New battery technologies might change this in the nearby future.
Fender Innovations
The Dutch company Fender Innovations grew from start-up in a shed to an internationally renowned manufacturer of innovative fenders in just seven years. Read all about their product in the February issue.
Next to our regular sections, other articles this issue are the concluding part on the "cathedrals of the oceans" (or two stroke dual fuel engines) and the second article commemorating the 100th anniversary of "Het Schip", one of SWZ|Maritime's predecessors.
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Picture: Norled's Ampere in Norway is the world's first electric ferry (picture by Siemens).
