INTERNATIONAL Marine News
Fincantieri launches its second LNG cruise ship in Monfalcone
The Star Princess, a liquified natural gas (LNG) cruise ship, was officially launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone on September 26, 2024.
This is the shipyard’s second LNG cruise ship for Princess Cruises. The launching ceremony was attended by the President of Princess Cruises, John Padgett, and the Director of the Monfalcone Shipyard, Cristiano Bazzara.
The Star Princess, with a gross tonnage of about 1,78,000, is the sister ship to the Sun Princess, which was delivered earlier this year.
The vessel is the second largest cruise ship ever built in Italy, representing Fincantieri’s continuous commitment to LNG-powered technology. Image credit: Fincantieri
Digitalization causing bridge alarm rates to soar
Digitalization of maritime operations has led to the number of vessel bridge alarms increasing by 197 percent in less than two decades, which may be contributing to poorer decision making, according to new research from Lloyd’s Register (LR).
The report calls for the number of alarms on ships to be rationalized to ensure they support officers’ and watchkeepers’ operational decision-making capabilities and are not a distraction or irritation.
Bridge alarm data analysis highlighted a 197 percent increase per hour in alarms while a vessel is in open sea compared to nearly two decades ago. The investigation also revealed that there are 70 percent and 6 percent more alarms in coastal waters and confined waters, respectively, compared to 20 years ago.
On the ship’s bridge, peak rates were found to be 74 alarms per hour in a situation requiring high levels of concentration from the navigating officers. For engine room alarms, certain ship segments were experiencing an average of 2,500 machinery alarms per day, with peak daily rates of up to 22,500.
IBEX winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards announced
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the winners of the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards Programme. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the awards recognise 13 Innovation Award winners and five honourable mentions selected from over 80 submissions by exhibiting marine industry companies. The awards were presented at the annual industry breakfast, keynote, and Innovation Awards event, held on 1 October 2024.
IBEX 2024 Innovation Awards winners Boat care and maintenance (dual winners): CMP Group Ltd., SMartyr SCP Anode and Arthur Edison, LLC, CLiX Boatbuilding methods and materials: Supersede, Supersede Marine Board Deck equipment and hardware: Commercial Sewing, Outer Armor Self-Booting Power Bimini
Electrical systems: Egis Mobile Electric, XD Series Flex N2K Remote High Amp Relay Furnishings and interior parts: Quality Mark, Inc., XPower Seat Mechanical systems (dual winners): PHIBER Systems, PHIBER Systems and WIF-Pro, WIF-Shield by OhNoH20 OEM electronics: Tocaro Blue, Proteus Hub
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Outboard engines: Honda Marine, Honda BF350 V8 outboard motor Propulsion parts, propellers: Navico Group, Lenco Pro Control Safety equipment: Banshee Marine Audio, Banshee VA1 Trailers, parts and trailer accessories: Quality Mark, Inc., Bow Step G2
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