30 Oct 2024 Electrifying the coast for resilience against rising seas Sea level rise is a looming threat, and scientists are proposing an under-explored approach – fortifying the coast with electricity. Marine Professional - On the radar
30 Oct 2024 1888 paddle steamer, Lucy Ashton, brought back to life The first research vessel equipped with jet engines is still making waves in computer modelling. Marine Professional - On the radar
30 Oct 2024 T-levels: the answer to marine engineering shortages? Introduced in 2020, awareness of the qualifications is still an issue while initial results look positive. Marine Professional - On the radar
03 Oct 2024 Removing plastic bottles from ships: a sustainable maritime shift The industry, a backbone of global trade, is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Marine Professional - On the radar
03 Oct 2024 Seabed can provide 50 percent of energy requirements by 2050 UK power generation will need to increase rapidly to cover a rise in population and The Crown Estate are seeking solutions. Marine Professional - On the radar
03 Oct 2024 History lesson: heavy lift pioneers Belships and Hansa Both companies developed specialist vessels equipped with derricks to handle heavy loads including rail locomotives for shipping to India and Africa in the 1920s. Marine Professional - On the radar
03 Oct 2024 A return to the Titanic with remotely operated vehicles The ill-fated Titanic, more than 110 years after it tragically struck an iceberg, still has the power to surprise as new research has shown. Marine Professional - On the radar
04 Sep 2024 Motors, maths and modelling: innovative wave power technology A Dublin-based start-up is hoping to lead the way in harnessing wave power. Marine Professional - On the radar
04 Sep 2024 UK study highlights how oceans can limit global warming Five-year research project heading to South Africa, New Zealand, and the Antarctic. Marine Professional - On the radar
04 Sep 2024 Fire at sea: when cutting corners risks lives and losses The most expensive cause of marine insurance claims, a new report lays bare the dangers of fire. Marine Professional - On the radar
04 Sep 2024 Bluebottles to swarm the oceans in data management evolution Data collection is set to take off as a 1,000-strong fleet of autonomous vessels is set for deployment over the next ten years. Marine Professional - On the radar
01 Aug 2024 UK designs world’s first truly zero-emission electric CSOV The commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) will help with offshore wind projects and wider maritime decarbonisation. Marine Professional - On the radar
01 Aug 2024 Reducing bow thruster drag to help decarbonisation Trimming fuel consumption on cruise ships rather than full-scale adoption of alternative fuels the aim of new research. Marine Professional - On the radar
01 Aug 2024 International Submarine Races: going deep for CV points Student engineers from across the globe gather to test their ingenuity as this biennial event aims to inspire the marine engineers of the future. Marine Professional - On the radar
01 Aug 2024 Hydrogen testing facility expands to beat competition One of the contenders for alternative shipping fuels is undergoing trials in Shoreham-by-Sea as the race for zero emission shipping steps up. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Jul 2024 Why we need to increase ocean data sharing We catch up with David Millar, Government Accounts Director at Fugro, on why the private sector is key to reversing our ocean’s decline. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Jul 2024 History: reliving the first turbine-powered destroyers The ups and downs of the Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company and the shaky start to torpedo boat destroyers propelled by turbines. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Jul 2024 The smart shipping technologies aiming to reduce emissions Autonomous vessels, smart sensors, and command and control systems are among the areas being supported by new funding. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Jul 2024 New wing sail aims to save 30% of shipping fuel per year With funding from Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK, one company is taking advantage in an attempt to reduce emissions. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Jun 2024 Deep ocean faults may act as major carbon dioxide storage sites As the climate crisis becomes more urgent, a team of scientists are looking at the potential of deep ocean faults to store CO2 in the Atlantic. Marine Professional - On the radar