in underwater robotics, a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) weighing in at less than 40 lbs (19kg) the ROV- 1500 is easy to transport and deploy. Similar to Outland’s previous models, the ROV-1500 shares an easy to use con- trol system and topside power. Field replaceable components continue to make
on subma- rine volcanoes. “It highlighted a critical risk to society, exacerbated by a lack of knowledge, which could be bene? cial for understanding similar volcanoes, particularly along the Paci? c Ring of Fire,” said Skett. USVs are also becom- ing more commonplace, pioneering new ways of understanding
Single-system, Multi-mission, Airborne Mine Detection Post-con? ict mine clearance will require a multinational ap- (SMAMD) system from BAE Systems is a similar laser opti- proach, leveraging both manned and unmanned technologies cal sensor system that can be integrated into multiple plat- and their related
software onboard. ment, Maritime Simulation, Kongsberg Many autonomous ships will be oper- Digital, says simulators with high accu- ated using systems similar to those cur- racy have become a vital tool for engi- rently used for training simulations, says neering studies and for ef? ciency studies Siltanen
CRANES & OFFSHORE WIND Cadeler’s new NG-20000X class vessels will have 2,600t cranes, and its new NG-20000F class vessel will have a 3,200t crane. Similar new vessels for Havfram will have a crane of approximately 3,200t, as will Van Oord’s KNUD E. HAN- SEN-designed newbuilding currently being built
impact on our Admiral program to grow young Sailors into future leaders. workforce. We thought we would have rebounded by now, but Likewise, we have a similar program we call “Hawsepipe.” many of our mariners have not come back. We have people who started on the deckplates who worked We are in that tough
a quieter vessel, and how to demonstrate compli- stage. The tools – equations, 3-D modeling, utilization of data ance to regulatory agencies. from similar vessels, etc. – exist. Prediction algorithms can The process starts with the owner, operator, NGO, regula- rely on empirical methods, be based on
ing will be more accurate in determining trends and aspects of SIRE 2.0 seeks to unify the maritime community in its ap- improvement or safety concerns. proach to safety and compliance, enhancing transparency and The introduction of core and rotational questions in SIRE 2.0 operational ef? ciency by
A third opportunity to develop a safety and will help to further a strong ing safety considerations an ever-pres- strong BBS culture is through obser- safety culture. The above are only a few ent factor in everything we do - from vational assessments. Here, when con- of the many practices that can
altogether different. “A tug is a tug in a lot of ways,” said Garrett Rice, president at Master Boat Builders. “The eWolf’s hull and structure are very similar to those of some other tugs we’ve built and we’ll continue to build. But once we got into the out? tting stage, everything changed real quick.” The
while preserving navigational safety.” Commercial vessel navigation is just one competing ocean issue, of course. Commercial ? shing boats can have similar concerns, but also very different concerns, since ? shing vessels, to reach ? sh and gear, may need to move in and out of designated fairways
• Investment in Infrastructure and Onshoring Man- sharing best practices. Additionally, given the global nature ufacturing: The administration is committing over $20 of maritime operations, international cooperation is essen- billion towards U.S. port infrastructure over the next tial for establishing
delivered through port found that the Coast Guard’s ma- T ernment Accountability the internet, telecommunications net- rine inspection program has had similar Of? ce (GAO), the non-partisan, fact- works, and computer systems. GAO’s recruitment and retention challenges based arm of the Congress, has pub-
Images Seaspan Corporation/Foreship With plans to have a full-scale test engine running on am- age it'll be similar to LNG.” Looking at the engine makers and monia in early 2024, the company said it expects to hold its de- their progress, Brindley is diplomatic in saying that there is no livery timeline
all ves- fuel consumption by 50% compared to standard self-discharg- sel sizes. “CII is a complex equation, and while the addition of ing vessels of a similar size. In December 2023, after two years PTI/PTO can bring a commercial advantage, it’s too soon for of operation, the company demonstrated its satisfacti
including: To show how ? oating production and ? oating wind projects • The use gas and reduction in routine ? aring, whether will compete for similar resources, we will use a high-level through liquefaction or pipeline export. simple example comparing a “typical” FPSO with a “typical” • The increased
. People are committed to these projects to go forward.” In terms of cost escalations and other “bumps in the road” for offshore wind, Møller pointed to similar challenges that have been experienced in other energy industries, such as coal and nuclear power. “And if we go back to before the COVID crisis
many and what Other top NTSB issues include a recommendation for kind of accidents and fatalities might be prevented by voyage data recorders (VDR), or similar devices, on board requiring SMSs on some subset of passenger vessels? An passenger vessels. It’s NTSB’s position that recordings of SMS is not
Column Safety Zone Five Tips to Keep Workers Safe in 2024 By Zach Walden, Director of Port Safety, Hampton Roads Shipping Association to improve your maritime safety performance and start the The maritime industry new year out strong. accounts for more than 90% of global trade and employs over 3
logs. Additionally, the team will deliver taking time off from their adventures to learn from nature, Ice Warrior was born. Ocean Warrior follows a similar structure, and attend lectures about science on board and engage virtu- ally with school groups. The scientists, citizen warriors and training volunteers
new realm in McNeill’s journey to bridge discovery and vessels and sailing as far north as they possibly could,” says citizen science: the ocean. While similar work has been con- McNeill from the SV Linden, Ocean Warrior’s three-masted ducted since 2001 as part of McNeill’s ? rst warrior program, schooner
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer/Released an expected completion of 124 strategic deterrent patrols. The new SSBNs share roughly similar dimensions (length and displacement) with the Ohios; much of its strategic weapon capabilities with the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought class of SSBNs
as part of the tethered to the seabed and armed with an antisubmarine tor- littoral combat ship mine countermeasures mission package. It pedo, broadly similar to the Navy’s Cold War-era CAPTOR can search a large area and can detect, classifying and identi- 28 January/February 2024 MTR #1 (18-33).indd
CO2 into the ground. There are projects and battery storage is a really important part of it. that are being developed where you’re going to put very similar We’re providing an offshore renewable microgrid solution, technology offshore to put CO2 into the ground. You have [the power and communication