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Jul 9, 2021
4 min

What is the difference between DP1, DP2, and DP3 vessels?

“Dynamic positioning may be the most important shipboard navigation system since the compass.” - Professional Mariner, Journal of the...

Jul 5, 2021
4 min

New Mercy ship, first 3D process tug, Cadeler orders huge WTIVs, emissions-free propulsion

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Delivered to Mercy Ships US first: 3D process...

Jul 2, 2021
5 min

How does wind propulsion work on ships?

Decarbonization is sweeping the commercial shipping sector. Shipping has lagged behind in this area, but pressure is mounting to lower...

Jun 28, 2021
3 min

Day of the Seafarer, AR glasses for remote engineering support, Carnival Cruise sustainability

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Vaccination, Crew Change Remain Top Priorities on Day of the Seafarer Yara tests AR...

Jun 25, 2021
3 min

FLIP - the ship that goes vertical

What is FLIP? R/P FLIP is a unique vessel that can flip 90 degrees, staying vertical for weeks at a time to do ocean research. FLIP...

Jun 23, 2021
6 min

Data-driven and objective-based independent testing for DP vessels Summary

We recently had the pleasure of participating in the Data-driven and objective-based independent testing for DP vessels webinar, hosted...

Jun 21, 2021
3 min

Mocean wave energy, retractable ship wings, rudder refits, autonomous energy plant

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Mocean Energy’s Wave Energy System Produces First Power at EMEC Test Site Using...

Jun 18, 2021
3 min

What is a shuttle tanker?

Shuttle tankers are specialized vessels that transport oil from offshore oil wells to refineries on shore. They were first used in the...

Jun 14, 2021
3 min

Electric propulsion, Gulf wind potential, Jones Act feeder vessels

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Kongsberg Maritime to Design, Equip Awind's New Offshore Wind Vessels Electric...

Jun 11, 2021
4 min

What is the Falkirk Wheel? (video)

It’s Fun Fact Friday and today we’re going to take a look at a fantastic piece of technology, the Falkirk Wheel. It’s a huge, rotating...

Jun 7, 2021
3 min

Seafarers get vaccinated, Underwater 3D printing, Inflatable sail power

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: New Ship Will Play Key Role in America’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Cable-lay vessel...

Jun 4, 2021
8 min

22 Types of dynamically positioned vessels

We’ve collected a list of all the types of dynamically positioned vessels we could find. Some of the categories overlap and some ships...

May 31, 2021
4 min

Maersk world first battery install, MARAD grants, BladeBUG turbine inspection robot

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Maersk breaks new ground with battery installation in AHTS vessel MARAD Announces...

May 28, 2021
4 min

What is a fallpipe vessel?

Rock dumping vessels, also called stone dumping vessels are designed specifically for dumping rocks on the seafloor. They have reinforced...

May 24, 2021
3 min

Crew transfer boats, enlarging Houston Ship Channel, new electric thrusters

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Flexible, green crew boats offer improved crew transfer solutions Balmoral's System...

May 21, 2021
5 min

What is dredging?

Why do we need dredging? Cargo ships move a lot of goods around the world every day and require deep water to travel in shipping...

May 17, 2021
3 min

Wireless underwater drone, Colonial Pipeline restarted, First commercial US offshore wind farm

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Colonial Pipeline Restarting After Cyberattack UPDATED: Biden administration makes...

May 14, 2021
7 min

10 Promising Alternative Shipping Fuels

Shipping is more than 80% of global trade volume, and with that, more than 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions from shipping...

May 10, 2021
3 min

Ocean Infinity acquisition, self-erecting nacelle, antibacterial flooring for cruise ships

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Substation on the seabed could reduce floating wind costs Ocean Infinity Buys Abyssal...

May 7, 2021
5 min

What is wave power?

Wave power for electricity generation involves capturing the energy of waves to produce power. The machine that does this is called a...

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