The idea of a vessel retrofitting is gaining interest and is attracting ship-owners to extend the lifetime of their vessels. Such a process provides a competitive chance to reduce fuel consumption and stay up to date with the latest eco-solutions, as a cost-effective procedure.
With the backdrop of a spectacular seascape, an exciting next generation cable laying vessel (CLV) has just completed successful sea trials off the coast of Norway.
In what seemed like overnight, the COVID pandemic altered the way that we live – from how we socially interacted, to how and where we spend personal time, to travel, and more.
Lindblad Expeditions commissioned two new polar expedition cruise ships named to honor two world-famous explorers, designed, built and equipped by a team of companies across continents
In April 2021, President Joe Biden promised significant support for green energy in the United States. Offshore wind farms, a more developed market in Europe, but hardly established in the U.S., will be a growth stimulating opportunity in all those industries that create the infrastructure and installations and the myriad vessels that serve them. One exciting proposal will be a huge new project off the coast of New Jersey.
Working with several large Middle Eastern, Indian and Sri Lankan shipyards, as well as marine system integrators, Zenitel has recently delivered critical integrated communications and safety systems for 10 new vessels as the Middle East shipbuilding industry continues to boom.
Through the use of a single microphone, medical staff can effortlessly handle crucial life safety announcements and voice alarms during emergencies, resulting in a seamless experience that optimizes efficiency and streamlines operations.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has ordered three new ferries to operate the route from Staten Island to lower Manhattan. The first of the ferries launched in November 2019 and the second on June 26 this year. The third is still under construction.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration plans to have all ferries run on pure electric propulsion by 2030. In Norway, this is called the Ferry (R)evolution. By 2022, there will be so many electric ferries operating in Norway that the annual emission cut will be equal to that of 150,000 cars.
