Cruise lines and cruise ferries were seriously affected by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and other restrictions, but some glints of a better future can already be seen on the horizon. Numbers of cruise ship passengers are gradually showing signs of increasing. Even so, theres still a long way to go.
Adiabatix, based in Vaasa, Finland, has created a product that drastically increases occupational safety in industrial environments. Used especially in the insulation of pipes in shipbuilding and in power plants, the brand-new Adi-SMARTĀ® reduces the surface temperature of the insulation module it is integrated into. The product allows companies to meet regulations regarding safety in high-temperature operations.
Maritime environment demands a lot from insulation materials. For example, during an intercontinental crossing, they have to withstand both icy temperatures in Nordic waters and tropical climates within a very short time – without losing their insulating potency.
For engineering students intent on designing ships either for passenger transport or for arctic environments, a Finnish university degree is the grade to go for. Aalto Universitys top-notch Nordic Master program has drawn in motivated and capable students even from distant continents.
Finland has a long history of high-tech achievements in the domain of naval architecture and ship design, specifically in producing blueprints for arctic ice-breakers or multipurpose vessels. Meet Mr. Jyrki Lehtonen, M.Sc., one of the ship- designing forerunners in this field.
Finland and Sweden have been considering a joint purchase of icebreakers for a couple of years now. In March 2020, the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency began collaborating on the design of a modern ice breaker concept.
Viking Lines new vessel, Viking Glory, was christened in the Port of Turku on 28th February 2022. The companys new flagship sailed for the first time to Mariehamn and Stockholm the following day.
Ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of some types of air pollutants. Reducing such emissions is a crucial step in the battle against global climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and others have estimated that carbon dioxide emissions from shipping were equal to 2.5 percent of the global human-made emissions in 2019. They are expected to rise by 50 to 250 percent before the year 2050 if no action is taken.
In days gone by, Jules Vernes literary heroes managed to travel around the globe in 80 days. To celebrate the end of the pandemic (hopefully, at least) in 2023, the cruise line Royal Caribbean intends to break the record in a different way, offering a 9-month around-theworld luxury cruise. Finland will be one of the countries along the itinerary.
Wind Powers Marine Research
Floating LNG terminal in Inkoo will provide gas to Finland and Estonia
New technology hub in Vaasa will develop sustainable fuels
Wanted: Sustainable Seas
Carnival Celebration is ready for the Big Party
Blue ocean strategy requires green core
Cafitesse filter coffee brewing system – the cost efficient and sustainable way to serve good coffee at sea
Introducing: Millog Marine & Power
Fighting the perfect storm
Repair and maintenance – at a moment's notice
Three hybrid ro-ro vessels ready to fly the finnish flag
Brighter times ahead for passenger cruises
Green Wave Rising
Adiabatixs New Product Increases Occupational Safety in Industrial Environments
Environmentally friendly bulk carriers with world-class quality
Marine InnovationTargets Emissions
Turn the Tide
After the Storm
Sign of the tides
Blue seas, green growth
Shipyards show range
Back on track
The Big bang theory
Varuna Sentinels BV is selected to provide IHM maintenance services for Hapag-Lloyd vessels
IMO 2020 sulphur limit implementation
Less Weight is More Efficiency
Meriturva is Safety by Training
Valve control innovations for cruise ships and tugs
High-grade furniture for the cruise ships
Certified ceilings for shipbuilding
Seatec prepares its 2019 edition:
Champion door's Special doors for Shipyards
Hydraulics and electrification of machineries are the specialties of Averfin Oy
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of connecting the European cruise community
Protacon hybridizes maritime industries to meet EU goals
Fold-up doors designed to withstand extreme conditions