References RINA Warship 2026 submarines conference
From the magazine – The challenge landscape for the submarine industry is becoming increasingly complex due to a combination of geopolitical, technological, industrial, and workforce-related developments. SWZ|Maritime's September 2026 issue discusses the developments...
Chinese shipyards’ market share drops amid USTR concerns
'In the first half of 2025, China’s share of newbuilding contracting fell to 52 per cent from 72 per cent in the previous six months,' says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO in a new Shipping Number of the Week. 'Growing concerns over USTR port fees...
‘Propeller retrofit demand surges, but adoption limited’
New Lloyd's Register (LR) research shows that propulsion energy saving devices could deliver up to ten per cent fuel reduction. Despite these benefits, however, it appears fewer than two per cent of global fleet is currently equipped with these. Demand for advanced...
Port-call optimisation – shipping efficiency’s secret weapon
As the largest port in Europe, the Port of Rotterdam is at the forefront of efforts to digitalise maritime logistics, in an industry increasingly aware of the contribution timely berthing can make to ship efficiency and decarbonisation. Europort 2025 returns to...
Fugro, Ocean Visions to advance ocean-based carbon removal
Selected by the nonprofit Ocean Visions, Fugro will lead the development of a standardised Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This covers a set of emerging technologies that enhance the ocean’s natural ability to store...
WinGD methanol engines for over 30 container ships
Swiss marine power company WinGD will provide X DF M dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over thirty container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese container ship operator. The most recent order is for methanol-ready X92 engines for...
The ghost in the machine – RPM on tanker does not pick up
New technology can introduce unintended consequences, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this report, an emissions monitoring system limited the engine power of a tanker trying to leave a berth. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Pilotage risk management: To a precautionary approach
From the magazine - Nowadays, there is zero tolerance by the public for accidents in ports that involve loss of life and damage to critical infrastructure. The two most recent examples of the potential catastrophic consequences of maritime pilotage accidents are the...
Play a free online game and understand ship stability
Want to get a feel for how ship stability works, but without doing all the complex calculations? Play the online free ship stability game developed by a maritime research group together with the game design department of Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB)/NHL...
Whale Alert app launches in Europe
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Conserve.IO have launched the mobile app Whale Alert in Europe. Users can report whale sightings through the app, allowing vessels to adjust their routes or speeds to reduce the risk of collisions with whales. The...
Van Oord installs all foundations at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Van Oord has installed all monopile foundations at the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of world’s largest wind farms. To execute the works, Van Oord deployed offshore wind installation vessel Aeolus. The 1.4-GW...
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