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HD KSOE awarded DNV AiP for SMR-powered container vessel design

Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. The presentation was attended by Sungkon Han, Executive…

Five megatrends in geopolitics and shipping

Five megatrends in geopolitics and shipping The emergence of new political agendas, rapid technology development and the willingness of states to act against each other have all impacted national security and the world economy. No-one should doubt that we are living in a world…

From newbuilding nice-to-have to vessel lifecycle essential

From newbuilding nice-to-have to vessel lifecycle essential The maritime industry is still assessing the long-term benefits of digital twins – not just for newbuilding projects – writes David Males, director of Business Development at SSI. The concept of the digital twin and its…