Software Solutions
The early 1980s witnessed the birth of the first generation Autohydro by Coastdesign Inc. (now called Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC)). Autohydro was one of a…
U.S. Ferry Market Prospects Looking Up
The proliferation of sleek, unique and fast ferries on U.S. waterways is slowly becoming the reality that has been much discussed for decades. While the country…
The Great Maritime Disruption… that Never Happened
Y2K. Remember the dire warnings four years ago as the world raced towards the stroke of midnight ushering in 2000? Editorials screamed that computer systems everywhere…
Propulsion Annual: ABS: Large Ship Hull Deflections Impact the Shaft Alignment
A report issued earlier this year from ABS indicates that larger ships, driven by the latest generation of very high-powered diesel engines, are particularly susceptible…
Containerships: When Will One Engine Not Be Enough?
There is certainly no let-up yet in the containership ordering spree as charter rates scale new heights, carriers continue to report record results. The Howe Robinson…
Propulsion Annual: (Fuel) Cells of Endeavor
German industry is doing much to advance the development and application of fuel cell technology, and is responsible for many of the initiatives launched so far in the marine sector.
Seacor Crewboats "Eliminators" Some Maintenance Costs
A crewboat is designed to transport supplies and personnel to offshore oil rigs. Loading the cargo must be quick and efficient. The last thing the crew wants to…
Q&A with Wärtsilä CTO Matti Kleimola
Prof. Matti Kleimola, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Wärtsilä Corporation, was recently elected as President of CIMAC. He is a member of Wärtsilä Board of Management…
Xantic: Focus on Integrated Solutions
Long gone are the days when companies could profitably compete with a single service or product. Today's evolved satcom provider is not simply selling airtime, rather…
Methane Arctic Benefits from German Technology
The 768.8 x 111.7 x 32.8 ft. (234.3 x 34 x 10 m), 48,454 dwt LNG tanker Methane Artic visited Blohm + Voss Repair dock in the late spring. Besides general overhaul work to the tanker…
Blohm + Voss Repair Wins Business
Earlier this year, the Black Prince of the Fred. Olsen Cruises Line shipping company docked into Dock 10 of Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH. The cruise liner was originally…
German Shipyards Propose Merger
On May 16, 2004 ThyssenKrupp and One Equity Partners (OEP) signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine ThyssenKrupp Werften and Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft…
Voith to Exhibit VWT Baut at SMM
At this year's SMM in Hamburg, Voith Turbo (Hall 5, Stand 212) will highlight the new Voith Water Tractor (VWT) Baut (pictured right) which has been put in service by Bukser og Berging A/S in Oslo.
SMM 2004: Ready for the World
SMM 2004, arguably the largest and most influential gathering of the marine industry in the world, is set to convene again in Hamburg, and according to many indicators…
Flensburg Makes its Mark Again
In a further display of hard-earned competitiveness tempered by pure industrial will, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft has brought another export shipbuilding…
Current Uses of FEA in Shipbuilding
By Tony Abbey, Technical Manager, Noran Engineering, Inc. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was developed in the Aircraft Industry in the late 1950's as a way of handling…
Sideways to Swimmers: Unusual Tank Testing
Offshore supply vessels, passenger vessels, yachts. How much power is required and how will they ride in seas? These are the questions Gerry Stensgaard, P.Eng, and…
Willard Delivers New Hawaiian Tour Boat
Willard Marine Inc. delivered the Makaha Explorer, a Sea Force 730 capable of speeds over 40 mph, to Capt. John Charleston for his Hawaiian Tour Boat Company. The…
ABCO Launches Three New Boats
ABCO Industries Limited, Marine Group — located on the waterfront of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia — manufactures welded aluminum boats to 60 ft. The company has served the marine industry for 57 years…
Merwede Tapped for Navy, Commercial Contracts
Merwede Shipyard has been busy of late, announcing two significant jobs from the military and commercial sectors. On the military side, the company announced a contract for the design…
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