New Dutch submarines get advanced torpedo from the outset
The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to integrate the French F21 MK2 torpedo into the four new Orka-class submarines during the production phase. The original plan was to equip them initially with the MK48 torpedoes currently used by the Walrus-class fleet. Defence...
Video: Decommissioning of MV Kaami at Kishorn Dry Dock
John Lawrie Metals, a metal waste recycling and processing company in Aberdeen, has completed decommissioning of general cargo vessel Kaami in partnership with Kishorn Port Limited. The project involved the downsizing and recycling of the ship, which had been...
Two dead after sudden vessel movement causes load to swing
Close attention should be given to mooring lines and ship-shore interfaces at all times, but especially while working cargo and when tides are present. It would not be unreasonable to undertake hourly rounds. This is the advice provided by The Nautical Institute after...
Solis Marine helps Jumbo prepare vessel in Covid-19 workaround
Jumbo Offshore partnered with Solis Marine to prepare its vessel Jumbo Javelin for the transport and installation works at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan, after the company's engineering team itself was unable to board the vessel due to Covid-19. For the...
Bulbous bow plays a role in the added resistance in waves
In recent years, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) investigated the potential of a Rankine source code to predict the added resistance of ships in waves. In addition to investigation of accuracy issues inherent to the measured wave added resistance,...
Swire Blue Ocean awarded Seagreen installation contract
MHI Vestas has awarded Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) the transportation and installation contract for the Seagreen offshore windfarm, which is set to become the biggest offshore wind farm in Scotland. A total of 114 10 MW turbines need to be installed, with work commencing...
Companies choose their location because of availability of talent: Rotterdam
ADVERTORIAL - With sleeves rolled up getting started with technology at the highest level. Investing in the right talent is important if you are to remain competitive internationally. They make Rotterdam the maritime capital of Europe. This knowledge-rich region has a...
Rudder with bulb fins saves more than 5 per cent energy
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan Hamworthy and Akishima Laboratories are conducting research and development on Propeller Boss Cap Fins and an energy-saving rudder with bulb fins. Their research shows an energy saving effect of more than 5 per cent with this type of rudder...
New Doeksen LNG ferries reuse waste heat through ORC technology
Rederij Doeksen's new catamaran ferries are not just more environmentally friendly than conventional ferries because they fully operate on LNG. The ships are also equipped with a waste heat recovery system based on Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology. The 70 metres...
Make sure you understand your ship’s motion monitoring and forecast tools
Container ship CMA CGM G. Washington lost 137 containers overboard as a result of parametric roll. The Nautical Institute points out that a major contributing factor was that the crew was not fully conversant with the ship's motion monitoring, forecasting and decision...
Charter rates for multipurpose vessels bounce back a little
The charter rates for multipurpose vessels have bounced back a little, shows Toepfer Multipurpose Shipping Index. Rates increased slightly in August to USD 6,492 per day for a 12,500 dwt geared vessel. Day rates for multipurpose vessels have fallen by 14% since the...
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