Naval Architecture News


Glosten Completes Study for WSF

Aug 22, 2011

The Glosten Associates announces completion of a feasibility study for Washington State Ferries (WSF) on converting its 144-car ferry design to liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion. Glosten’s study, which investigated design, economic, regulatory…

Interferry Specialist to Fuel Debate on Eco-issues

Aug 22, 2011

Emissions control and alternative fuels will be among the headline topics at Interferry’s 36th annual conference – providing a high-profile platform for the trade association’s newly appointed specialist on maritime policy and regulations.The conference takes place in Barcelona from October 3-6…

Bollinger Responds to JOC Allegations

Aug 18, 2011

STATEMENT OF BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C.Since its founding, Bollinger Shipyards has operated on the principle that “quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” Three generations of the Bollinger family have…

BMT Engineer Competes in Sky1 TV Challenge

Aug 05, 2011

Naval Architect Sam Stevens, from BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd an international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy recently undertook one of the biggest engineering challenges of his career to date…

New Ship Noise, Vibration Guidelines from ClassNK

Jul 29, 2011

ClassNK released its new Noise and Vibration Guideline for measuring and evaluating the noise and vibration on ships. The new Guideline address the growing demand for new standards for noise and vibration on commercial vessels and provides detailed…

RINA Issues New Dry Bulk Carrier Design Standards

Jul 26, 2011

Genoa-based classification society RINA has established rigorous design standards for the modification or newbuilding of dry bulk cargo carriers to enable them to carry fine ores safely at any moisture content. A number of recent bulker losses…

IRS gains China’s approval to launch Survey Company

Jul 22, 2011

London, 22 July 2011 – International Register of Shipping (IRS) has received official approval from the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to open a surveying company in China.The approval comes as IRS…

Germanischer Lloyd Appoints Nikeel Idnani

Jul 18, 2011

Germanischer Lloyd has appointed Nikeel Idnani as Business Development Manager for the Area Middle East / Africa, based in Dubai. Idnani has been in Dubai for eight years and brings with him Sales and Marketing experience from the ship repair…

Offshore: Baker Hughes Awards EBDG Contract

Jun 27, 2011

Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group, through its New Orleans office, was selected by Baker Hughes to provide the owner's design of the Blue Tarpon a state-of-the-art well stimulation vessel.  EBDG was contracted to integrate Baker Hughes'…

Rolls-Royce Recognized For Innovative Ship Concept

May 25, 2011

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received the 'Next Generation Ship Award‟ for its Enviroship Concept. The winning ship design is for a short-sea general cargo vessel which integrates a highly efficient gas power and propulsion…

Gibbs & Cox Appoints Tallant Vice President

May 24, 2011

— Former Raytheon business development leader to spearhead the company’s global growth strategy and initiatives —Gibbs & Cox, Inc., one of the world’s leading independent naval architecture and marine engineering firms, today announced that…

Incat Crowther Designs Ferries for Russian Builder

May 10, 2011

Incat Crowther is pleased to announce that contracts have been signed with Russian builder Pacifico Marine for two catamaran ferry projects. Incat Crowther and Pacifico Marine have formed a relationship that sees the design company assist Pacifico…

More Contracts For Ulstein In Brazil

Apr 29, 2011

Ulstein Design & Solutions has signed two ship design contracts with the Brazilian Shipyard Alianca S.A for the building of two ULSTEIN PX105 platform supply vessels with the X-BOW® hull line design for the Brazilian shipowner CBO.The contracts are worth approximately NOK 150 million…

Ulstein Acquires West Maritime Engineering Ops

Apr 15, 2011

The engineers at West Maritime have become a part of the Design & Solutions business area at ULSTEIN, in connection with a strategic effort to strengthen the engineering area.“Engineering is an important focus for Design & Solutions, as it…

Damen “Twin Axe” Cat to Serve Offshore Wind

Apr 12, 2011

Damen is putting the finishing touches on an innovative “Twin Axe” High Speed Support Vessel 2610, a vessel design which is believed to be one of the most innovative design concepts developed by Damen in the last decade, and which will serve the burgeoning offshore wind farm market…

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