Meriteollisuus ry / Finnish Marine Industries’ Post

In a recent article, Cruise & Ferry looks at the future of eco-friendly ferry design and the expanding Foreship Ltd. naval architecture team. Read the article to learn more about the Foreship team who are ensuring the design of more efficent and sustainable ferries, that will comply with increasingly strict emissions and environmental regulations. #greenshipping #ferrydesign #shippingemissions #alternativefuels #decarbonization

SUBJECT; SERIES 1 YACHTING ‘GAME CHANGER’ FEADSHIP PROJECT 821 with a dedicated hydrogen storage room allows Project 821 essentially to cruise emissions-free, thus becoming the WORLD’S first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht. ROYAL DUTCH FEADSHIP Project 821 took five years in the delivery and was reportedly commissioned by Bill Gates. 1.0 SUMMARY PROJECT 821 CHALLENGES Compressed liquid hydrogen needs to be kept at cryogenic (extremely low) temperature, that being -253°C, in double-walled tanks. Additionally, eight to 10 times more storage space is needed for hydrogen versus the energy equivalent in diesel fuel. 2.0 VIDEO PROJECT 821 LAUNCH https://lnkd.in/eVir_Qig 3.0 MARITIME DECARBONIZATION The hydrogen fuel cell has impacted the recreational boating industry, unlike batteries, hydrogen cells do not run down or need to recharge as long as there is a constant source of fuel. https://lnkd.in/e5x3p893 4.0 TEAM PROJECT 821 Builder: Feadship Stylist: RWD Naval Architect: De Voogt Naval Architects Interior Designer: RWD ALL PHOTO CREDITS FEADSHIP 5.0 FEADSHIP 75th ANIVERSARY https://lnkd.in/eiqjjVqT

🚨 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?🚨 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴. It’s frustrating to see that, despite technological advancements, 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 of ancient engineering marvels. - Buildings today are often poorly planned and lack long-term vision. - Substandard materials and shortcuts are commonly used, undermining the strength of our infrastructure. - Many structures are vulnerable to natural disasters, like earthquakes, or degrade quickly under environmental stress. 𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬: Why are our buildings failing us? Why can’t we build structures that stand the test of time, like those created centuries ago? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 Back in 452 AD, refugees fleeing the Hun invasion laid the groundwork for one of the most remarkable cities in history—𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞. Despite facing challenges like: - No roads,  - No land,  - No fresh water, They transformed a swamp into a global powerhouse, and here’s how their engineers made it possible: - 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬: Thousands of wood piles driven deep into the mud, creating stable foundations. - 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 & 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: Laid on top of these piles to support churches, palaces, and homes. - 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: The city’s lifeline, connecting its islands and serving as vital transportation routes. - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Wells that filtered rainwater through sand to collect drinkable water. - 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Positioned to dominate both trade and defense. Hundreds of years later, 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 —a testament to the ingenuity and quality of its engineers. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞? - Adaptation to difficult environments can lead to unparalleled success. - Strategic planning and long-term vision are essential. - Innovation can turn even the toughest conditions into advantages. - Quality over convenience: a lesson modern construction urgently needs. Isn’t it time we demand more from modern engineering in Nepal? 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, structures that can withstand the test of time—just like Venice. https://lnkd.in/g-NDT988 #Venice #Nepal #Engineering #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanPlanning #Construction #BuildForTheFuture #Resilience

Maintenance and #refit times must be kept to a minimum, as #cruise operators need to return vessels to service as soon as possible. This is when Somec Group companies Navaltech and #SomecSintesi play a crucial role, as demonstrated in the recent refit #project of the #CarnivalLegend, completed at #ChantiersNaval de #Marseille. In less than a month in drydock, 260 #SomecGroup technicians, led by efficient #projecmanagement, contributed to a comprehensive refit of the cabin and public areas. This included upgrading the #naval exterior architecture, such as 400 units of #balconies, complete of #railings and #doors, and installing over 1,500 square meters of new marine glazing in the Lido and Pool areas at decks 9 and 10. While it comes handy to cruise lines to bank on #SomecNavale architectural and technical solutions designed to save installation time, the #SomecSintesi and #Navaltech #teams are looking ahead to summer and autumn challenges.  See where these people work in the video. #qualitàcostruittivaitaliana #marineglazing #horizons

#MillauViaduct #France #Engineering #Travel #Bridge #TallestBridge Bridge: 🌉France: 🇫🇷 Engineering: ⚙️Amazing: 🤩Wow: 😮 #Construction: The bridge was built between 2001 and 2004, with the final span being completed in December 2004. #Design: The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge, meaning that the main cables are attached to the bridge deck and are supported by a series of towers. This design allows for a longer span and a higher structure than a traditional suspension bridge. #Pillar Height: The tallest pillar is 895 feet (273 meters) tall, making it the highest bridge pillar in the world. #Span Length: The longest span is 1,125 feet (343 meters) long. #Number of Spans: There are seven spans in total. #Traffic: The bridge carries approximately 100,000 vehicles per day. #Cost: The total cost of construction was approximately $822 million. #Tourist Attraction: The Millau Viaduct is a popular tourist destination, with visitors often stopping to admire its impressive structure and take photos.

The boat lifts - "Rising in minutes —experience the engineering wonder of the Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane." The Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane is an engineering marvel located in the picturesque French countryside. This unique boat lift, part of the Marne-Rhine Canal, elevates boats 45 meters in just minutes, replacing 17 traditional locks. Unlike standard locks that raise or lower water levels gradually, the inclined plane transports boats along a sloped track in a large tank of water. The entire process is efficient, taking only a few minutes to complete, compared to several hours with conventional locks. This innovative design not only saves time but also enhances the canal's accessibility for both commercial and recreational vessels, making it a popular attraction and a vital piece of France's navigational infrastructure. video rights : Liftdoc (IG) #elevator #technology #engineering #transportation #construction #chemicalengineering #engenharia #engenhariacivil #chemicalengineer #structural #mechanicalengineer

VIEW OUR CASE STUDY - Investigation Studies & CFD Analysis: Superyacht. We were delighted to continue our collaboration with Vitruvius Yachts, the London-based design and naval architecture company, led by Philippe Briand, for design studies of the signature superyacht brand. We have proudly assisted the design team for several years with CFD analysis for both sailing and motor yachts. More recently, we performed some interesting CFD investigations on complex dynamic behaviour of their award winning superyacht Najiba on roll damping, the effect of wind on comfort on deck and propulsive efficiency. Najiba – was the proud winner of the world Superyacht awards 2020 for Displacement Motor Yachts between 500GT and 999GT. Briand’s mission is to drive sustainability in the superyacht industry through collaboration and innovation and lead the way to neutralise its ecological footprint. One sustainable development goal is a focus on fuel consumption.  Built at the De Vries yard, Najiba’s performance data was phenomenal for a 58-metre yacht. Her top speed of 17 knots surpassed her rivals, while her fuel burn at her 12-knot economical cruise speed was just 137 litres/hour – around half that of her competitors despite her greater beam, clearly demonstrating an efficient hull design. Najiba’s sea trials confirmed that her average fuel consumption could reach as low as 11.4 litres per nautical mile at a cruising speed of 12 knots, which is between 20 percent and 25 percent less than other motor yachts of her size. Her top speed of 17 knots and her range of over 6,000 nautical miles also exceeded expectations. Study of propulsive efficiency analysis   Self-propulsion CFD simulation features rotating propellers at a constant RPM and delivers the attained vessel speed and shaft power. All appendages including roll stabiliser fins as well as the details of the superstructure to capture the windage are modelled. Side wind and comfort on deck  Further CFD analysis were run of the influence of side wind on the hydrodynamic centre of lateral resistance of Najiba for a combined hydrodynamic/aerodynamic simulation. Study of Roll Damping Coefficients The prevention of roll motion onboard superyachts is of vital importance for passenger comfort and ship safety in a seaway. It can also be an important issue when the vessel is moored if resonance with low-frequency wave excitation takes place. Roll decay tests to determine the contributions to damping of several appendages were conducted at full scale by means of dynamic RANSE simulations. https://lnkd.in/dNfE-GB Contact us to discuss how we can assist your design team or your next project.  Email: info@cape-horn-eng.com Tel: +44 (0)7821 717 383 #superyacht  #superyachts #superyachtindustry #maritime #maritimeindustry #yachtdesign #navalarchitecture #navalarchitect   #cfd #propulsion #engineering  #efficiency #zeroemissions #reduceemissions #decarbonisation #decarbonization

It's April Fools' Day, so here's five common MYTHS about the construction industry! 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Construction isn’t safe. Construction has never been safer. There are rigorous federal, state, and company safety guidelines; machinery is equipped with fail-safe systems; and safety gear and equipment are more advanced than ever. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Construction is boring. When you work in construction, you get to solve problems, help grow your community, and be part of constructing what may come to be famous and historic buildings and landmarks. Do you think the guys building the Empire State Building ever got tired of that view? 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Construction is an outdated job. Some people think of trade work as being old-fashioned, but construction is actually at the leading edge of technological innovations, including drones, mixed-reality headsets, and autonomous equipment. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Construction doesn’t let you use critical thinking. The worst thing you can do on a worksite is turn off your brain; in fact, it’s outright dangerous. Construction requires an active mind to sequentially plan out a project, anticipate potential problems, solve unexpected issues, take accurate measurements, complete various calculations, and keep an eye out for accident risks. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: You don’t grow or learn new things in construction. Construction often requires specific technical or vocational training, or sometimes a guided apprenticeship. Plus, you learn new lessons from experience every single day on the jobsite. Many firms will continue to provide on-the-job skills and technology training throughout your employment.

During my recent vacation in Ibiza, Spain, I stumbled upon this fascinating handmade vessel at the Hippy market. While admiring its artistry, it got me thinking about my own research in naval architecture and marine engineering, specifically in the realm of Life Cycle Assessment and sustainable shipping. What does actual sustainability mean in the context of shipping? It’s a question that has driven much of my PhD journey. Sustainable vessels aren’t just about reducing emissions or improving fuel efficiency; they encompass the entire lifecycle—from construction to operation, and ultimately, to the vessel’s end of life. True sustainability means considering the environmental, economic, and social impacts at every stage. As I progress in my research, I’m continually reminded that the path to sustainable shipping is complex, requiring innovation, collaboration, and a holistic understanding of the marine environment. It’s not just about building better ships; it’s about rethinking the entire maritime industry to create systems that are in harmony with our planet. This vessel, with its upcycled materials and creative design, is a small reminder of what’s possible when we blend art, engineering, and sustainability. It also reminded me of the importance of taking time to step back and relax. Vacations and moments of relaxation are crucial, not just for recharging, but for gaining new perspectives. Often, it’s in these moments of calm that the most profound insights arise. As I return to my research, I’m more committed than ever to contributing to a future where shipping is not just efficient, but truly sustainable. The journey is long, but with each step, we get closer to a more sustainable world. #LCA #PhD #Sustainability #maritime

Structural engineers exemplify the power of ingenuity and expertise, turning complex challenges like the elevated runway at Madeira Airport into remarkable realities. Their role underscores the vast amount of knowledge, experience, and skill required to achieve such feats, reminding us of the pervasive and often unnoticed presence of engineering in our everyday surroundings. #EngineeringMarvels #StructuralEngineering #Innovation #ProblemSolving #EngineeringEverywhere 🏗️✈️🌉 Thanks for sharing!