Gregory Beers and Corey Wood, president and vice president, respectively, of naval architect firm Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) in Bristol, R.I., are this year’s recipients of the 2024 Rosenblatt-Michigan Award, presented annually by the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering and Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering to recognizes alumni who demonstrate outstanding excellence, innovation, and integrity in ship design. Established in memory of Lester Rosenblatt and...
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Wallenius christens new cutting-edge car carrier Future Way
In a ceremony held in Emden, Germany, today,Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Wallenius Marine’ christened the Future Way, the first of two 6,500 TEU car carriers that will go on charter for Volkswagen between Europe and North America. Built at the CIMC Raffles shipyard in China, the 200 x 37 meter vessel is based on the innovative Sleipner design concept ,
Future Way features an advanced hydro- and aerodynamic design developed by Danish naval architect firm Knud E, Hansen to reduce emissions,...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/wallenius-christens-new-cutting-edge-car-carrier-future-way/
Crucible Engineering to bring FKAB designs to the U.S. market
Seattle, Wash.-based Crucible Engineering LLC has entered a strategic teaming agreement with Uddevalla, Sweden-based FKAB Marine Design, a leading ship design firm based in Uddevalla, Sweden.
This collaboration marks FKAB’s entry into the American market, offering a range of cutting-edge ship, dredge, and barge designs previously unavailable in the U.S.
With over 60 years in the industry, FKAB Marine Design offers a range of ship designs, known for their operational efficiency and environmental...
KAUST orders Saudi Arabia’s first regional class research vessel
KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) announced that Freire Shipyards, which has over 100 years of shipbuilding experience, will build its new research vessel, R/V Thuwal II, at its yard in Vigo, Spain. Upon its expected completion in 2026, R/V Thuwal II will be the first regional class research vessel for Saudi Arabia and enable complete access to the Red Sea, including coastal waters and the deep sea.
R/V Thuwal II will be the flagship of the Saudi research vessel fleet...
FERRIES 2024: An inside look at a new carbon fiber plug-in hybrid ferry
In July, EV Maritime, a New Zealand-based company specializing in electric ferry design and technology, announced it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) in San Francisco Bay to develop a cutting-edge hybrid electric vessel for its fleet. This forward-thinking project will involve the electrification of two existing vessels and the construction of a new plug-in hybrid ferry, with funding provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
To delve deeper into this...
EBDG’s John Waterhouse announces his retirement
John Waterhouse, a principal and founding partner of Seattle-based naval architect firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), has announced his retirement after an over 40 years career marked by multiple accomplishments, particularly in the passenger vessel and vehicle ferry sector.
His most recent recognition is that he has been chosen by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) as the recipient of its prestigious David W. Taylor Medal, given annually for “Notable Achievement in...
Houlder designs a 10,000 cubic meter methanol bunkering vessel
London-headquartered design and engineering consultancy Houlder has unveiled a design for a 10,000 cubic meter methanol bunkering vessel
The methanol bunkering vessel design includes semi-automated crane systems for supplying methanol to other ships of a wide size range, including cruise and large container vessels.
Houlder says the design marks a key milestone in the development of methanol infrastructure and is a strategic step towards wider alternative fuel bunkering.
The design is part of the...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/houlder-designs-a-10000-cubic-meter-methanol-bunkering-vessel/
Brandon Foy joins BHGI naval architect team
Brandon Foy, P.E., has joined Bristol, R.I., based Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) as a naval architect. He holds a master’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He is also a registered professional engineer in the District of Columbia.
Before joining BHGI, Foy was an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard and served aboard Coast Guard Cutters Hamilton...