28 November 2024
Addressing thruster tunnel drag to save energy
Shipbuilding and hydrodynamics experts at Fincantieri and DNV have collaborated on a solution to address drag induced by bow thruster tunnels.
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IMO SDC 10: New Ship Design & Construction Guidelines
A quick and on-point recap of the 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) in January 2024.
New ship design tool reduces lead time up to 50%
C-Job Naval Architects and VIKTOR have worked together on the ACD Resistance Module, a tool that will benefit shipowners during the ship design process.
Chinese shipyards hit new record 49% market share in 2022
In 2022, Chinese shipyards reached a market share of 49% and for the first time exceeded the combined market share of Japanese and South Korean shipyards.
Which Turkish shipbreaking yards failed the EU list?
Two Turkish yards have failed to remain on the EU shipbreaking List of Recycling facilities since they did not meet the union’s regulations.
The Problems for South Korea Shipbuilding Industry
South Korean shipbuilders had led the industry but are facing growing challenges and recently slipped back into second place for new orders.