Feature stories

The Challenges of Mapping Small Hydroelectric Dams

Small hydroelectric generation stations can provide local, environmentally friendly power wherever a suitable head of water exists. By the end of 2008 'small-hydro' was generating over 85 gigawatts of power from installations with capacities of a few hundred KW up to a few tens of MW - compared to the Hoover dam at over 2000MW.

Have the remains of the Santísima Trinidad been discovered?

A recent equipment demonstration done by Simrad Spain detected a wreck which, according to early indications, could be the legendary vessel of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Santisima Trinidad.

Posidonia Oceanica: The Treasure of the Oceans

Recent research has established a new scientific method for its detection, classification and volume estimation

Size matters

While all newbuildings are different, there is something special about Oasis of the Seas. In addition to being the largest cruise ship ever constructed, the innovative design of Oasis of the Seas may soon revolutionise how the industry looks at cruise ships.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

A study in flexibility: The refit of Allseas Solitaire

As Solitaire, the world's biggest pipelay vessel, rushes from job to job, the ship's technical team must squeeze vital refits into the slimmest of openings. A recent upgrade of Solitaire's Kongsberg DP and automated vessel management system tested the flexibility of supplier and customer.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

Acergy Falcon refit

Acergy believes that the refit of pipe-layer Acergy Falcon will extend its life by 15-20 years. Kongsberg Maritime's refit department is taking calls from owners all over the world who are eager to update their fleets at a fraction of the price of building new ships.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

Most precious cargo

Manoeuvring a passenger ferry in an archipelago of more than 6500 small islands requires precision and dependable equipment. That's why Viking Line chose Kongsberg Maritime to refit four of their seven passenger ferries.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

Monitor, or open up

Engine monitoring systems are not new, but they may now be making their way onto ships in a big way. The greater control and oversight they offer are attractive propositions. Even better is the possibility of skipping a risky open-up and inspection.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

Damned professional

Lauritzen Tankers is determined to grow in the offshore business, based on its DP expertise. The company is building a small fleet of DP shuttle tankers to move deepwater oil for Petrobras. These will join the world's first Accommodation & Support Vessel, Dan Swift – now under construction at Blohm + Voss in Hamburg.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

Fit for business

Kongsberg Shipmedics provides one of the most reliable and skilled ship repair and customer support services in the Polish market. We talked about the business with board member Wojciech Kowalczyk.
:: Source: The Full Picture magazine

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