Concept Design of a Fast Crew Supply Vessel: Designing an attractive alternative to helicopters for long-distance crew transportation at mild conditions

Crew transportation executed by vessels started as a result of the development of offshore platforms close to land. Due to the growing oil demand in combination with limited space for new installations in shallow water areas, these platforms have expanded to deepwater locations. To transport crew over these longer distances, helicopters are used...

On the Assessment of Additive Manufacturing Potential in the Maritime Construction Sector: The Effect on Ship Design

Additive manufacturing, colloquially known as 3D printing, is a production process that offers possibilities compared to conventional production methods. Current methods involve shaping or removing of material to create parts, where additive manufacturing adds material. Several industries have successfully implemented the technology showing...