output, and a potential pro? le, offering a more ef? - dumped pipelines, obtaining the same information as for an cient and thorough assessment of maritime structures’ protec- exposed pipeline. It integrates with active pipe trackers (e.g., tion against corrosion than possible with stab surveys or dual
II-era unexploded mines and artillery shells. Post-con? ict mine clearance in the Black Sea will be critical to the safety and security of regional maritime opera- tions. But this will be neither quick nor easy given the volume of mine-like ob- jects scattered across the bottom of the Black Sea, and
ken loose from their moorings during storms or heavy seas. ing a Russian amphibious landing in the northwestern Black They now pose a hazard to all maritime traf? c, regardless of Sea, which would not only have ceded control of Odessa, but national origin, prompting Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania to
Dalhousie University. Laursen Wendy Laursen has 20+ years of experience as a journalist. In that time, she has written news and features for a range of maritime, engineering and science publications. She has completed a Master of Science research degree in marine ecology as well as diplomas in journalism
approach in terms of the Contributing Writers Kevin Hardy number of team members sent to speci? c events.. Celia Konowe We have media serving the global maritime, subsea, offshore energy, ports and logistics Edward Lundquist David Strachan markets, which in this context means that we attend a lot of exhibitions
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is no going fuel cell power will all provide critical account of the ‘graceful deterioration’ of back: there has to be both a systematic pathways to maritime decarbonization, electronic systems. approach to understanding digital sys- Lehtovaara stresses. “But there is not The ‘ship as system’ approach
OPINION: The Final Word Seeing the Ship as a System Shipping must engage with the decarbonization realities that lie ahead by changing the way it crafts maritime legislation to re? ect its place in the interconnected, interdependent world economy, said Eero Lehtovaara, ABB Marine & Ports. ABB Marine & Ports
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AWARENESS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SYSTEM BATTLES COGNITIVE FATIGUE IN WATCHKEEPERS All images courtesy Groke Technologies Today’s evolving maritime security risks pose all-too-familiar threats to international shipping, and as just one of the many causes of fatigue, they add to the cognitive
Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Bricks: 2500 pcs. enterprise owned by the Danish state, MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd. Scale: 1:25 takes his love of maritime and LEGOs The “Wall Climbing Robot” can move to high Length: 61.5 cm to new heights, creating a LEGO model With: 22.5 cm places that were previously
and the installation plan, aligning with its comprehensive "Guidelines for Shipboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems." Image courtesy Crowley 38 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (34-44).indd 38 4/5/2024 11:08:17 A
simulators. “This is fundamental for a saf- for safety onboard the next generation of also ensures future of? cers are comfort- er, smarter and greener maritime future.” vessels, it is clear that tomorrow’s sea- able working with cloud-based tools, as farer is going to have to be more technol- these will
in previous years." tool for engineering studies." Image courtesy ABS – Terje Heierstad, VP Business – Vassilios Kroustallis, VP, Global Development, Maritime Business Development, ABS Simulation, Kongsberg Digital Clou u u ud d d d d d d s si im mu ul lati io on n n n n t t training g Image courtesy
issues that hensive experience. Wärtsilä will supply its latest technology need to be addressed. One of the most important is the familiar- for a new maritime training center in Finland that will have ization of the crew with new and emerging fuels and technol- two engine room simulators along with two
has integrated NORBIT’s oil spill detection system with its K-Pos DP system for simulation-based training of offshore professionals at Equinor. 34 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (34-44).indd 34 4/5/2024 8:43:52 A
has a 400t main crane featur- can be stacked in multiple layers for delivery to the marshal- ing NOV’s knuckle boom design which features integrated 32 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 32 4/5/2024 8:29:20 A
WTIVs. The end may be in sight, but the race for bigger cranes is still having an impact on offshore wind project ef? ciency. By Wendy Laursen 30 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 30 4/5/2024 8:27:59 A
the end-to-end logistics the force will require in a future major con? ict. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Bellino 28 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 28 4/5/2024 8:27:05 A
There’s no better place that allows for upward of our rotations; and the time off compares favorably with the movement for mariners than MSC. commercial maritime industry. The Maritime Administration maintains a num- What are some of the programs you have ber of sealift ships in the Ready Reserve Fleet. initiated
USNS Burlington is the U.S. Navy’s newest expeditionary fast transport ship. U.S. Navy photo by Brian Suriani/released U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Carter 26 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 26 4/5/2024 8:25:59 A
our forces ers, towing, salvage and rescue tugs, and expeditionary fast transports and emergency medical ships. A large percent- engaged in distributed maritime operations (DMO). MSC currently has 140 ships globally, including ships age of our ships are 40 years old or older and need to be that are government
and renamed Military Sealift Command in 1970, MSC today not only support the Navy, but we are the Department of Defense’s provider of all sealift. Maritime Reporter & Engineering News recently interviewed Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, U.S. Navy, for insights on the service today and it’s needs to grow in
U.S.-? ag WTIV Charybdis being ects underway and more to come, as BOEM approves more built at Seatrium Amfels for Dominion Energy Coast Virginia 22 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 22 4/5/2024 8:15:09 A