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Visting Nuyina

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Marintec China 2023

Marintec China 2023 in Shanghai

KNUD E HANSEN is joining Marintec China 2023 Shanghai and we hope that you will find time to visit our booth.

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Ferry Shipping Summit award for RoPAX of the year 2023

Award for the initial design for the RoPAX Finnsirius

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Cruise Mississippi River

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE by KNUD E. HANSEN

05 December 2022 Press release: Mississippi River Cruise by KNUD E. HANSEN

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Finnsirius hybrid Ropax desiged by Knud e. hansen zero emission in port

Finnsirius 5100 lm Superstar RoPax for Finnlines has been launched

Finnsirius hybrid Ropax designed by KNUD E. HANSEN –  zero emission in port

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SMM 2022

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ECO Adriatica designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

THE ECO ADRIATICA ENTERS THE GRIMALDI FLEET

the GG5G-class ships are not only the largest ro-ro units in the world for short sea shipping, but also the most eco-friendly.

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The worlds first wind-powered RoRo vessel

Orcelle Wind: The world's first wind-powered RoRo vessel

Orcell wind – design of the world’s first wind-powered RoRo vessel

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Baltic-enabler wallenius-sol designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

BALTIC ENABLER complements the duo

Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles has delivered BALTIC ENABLER to its owner WALLENIUS SOL (22 June).

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RoRo vessels of the Year 2022

Botnia Enabler, which is the world’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel ConRo vessel, owner WALLENIUS SOL – RoRo vessels of the Year 2022

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European championship in Carnac

European Championship in Carnac

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RoRo vessels of the Year 2022

Botnia Enabler delivered to WALLENIUS SOL

Botnia Enabler, which is the world’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel ConRo vessel, has now been delivered to its owner WALLENIUS SOL.

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Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania

Australian Maritime College

KNUD E. HANSEN presenting at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania

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A NEW GENERATION OF LARGE RO-RO VESSELS

A NEW GENERATION OF LARGE RO-RO VESSELS – presentation at Søfartens Dag Mariehamn

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Indo Pacific 2022

Meet us at the Indo Pacific  10th to 12th of May. Location: in the Northern Territory Government booth 3M19 where we will be together with NMIS Northern Maritime Industrial Services

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Ships anno 2050 must be designed now

5 trends that are changing the shipping industry and how maritime companies are handling them: With 3 years of production time and 30 years of commercial life, ships designed today must be able to function well into a  carbonneutral future. This is how a leading Danish ship design company relates to this challenge.

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Ferry Shipping News visits Knud E Hansen and tests ShipSpace VR

Ferry Shipping News visits Knud E Hansen and tests ShipSpace Virtual Reality for ShipDesign.

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Merry Christmas 2021

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A brief insight to mark RSV Nuyinas first arrival in her home port

The heavy icebreaker RSV Nuyina was designed for the Australian Government to resupply their Antarctic bases and for research and scientific work. Read article which gives you a brief overall insight.   Australia’s new icebreaking research and supply ship Nuyina, which has been conceptually developed by the Danish ship architect firm Knud E. Hansen. The […]

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How to design for less emissions

When Wallenius Marine and Knud E Hansen developed a ship design concept for Volkswagen, the Naval Architects took the degree of innovation to the next level. Learn how we reduced emissions from the vessels of the Sleipner concept, which is nominated to Next Generation Ship Award at Nor-Shipping 2022.

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Third Finnlines hybrid ro-ro hits the water

Finneco III, the third hybrid ro-ro vessel in a series, was launched in China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) in China on 22 November 2021. Designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

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World championshipin Nacra 15

KNUD E. HANSEN  is sponsor for Manolo, who came into third place in the World Championship 2021 for Nacra 15:

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The beautiful Wallenius-Sol sisters in the habor

The Vessels will be the first Mega RoRo vessels in the world powered by LNG-fuelled engines,

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Can you love a ship?

The NELLA DAN exhibition October 6th, 2021, at the M/S Museet for Søfart/ the Maritime Museum of Denmark Can you love a ship?

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Van Oord orders methanol-ready 175m wind farm vessel

Knud E Hansen is designing a new mega-ship for Dutch company Van Oord

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Mega ship to install 20 MW offshore wind foundations and turbines

KNUD E. HANSEN designs Offshore Installation vessel for Van Oord

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Ferry Shipping Summit award for the RoRo Ferry of the year 2020

DFDS Mega RoRo’s Ephesus Seaways and sisters

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Ferry Shipping Summit award for the RoRo Ferry of the year 2021 ECO VALENCIA

The Grimaldi Green 5th Generation RoRo’s ECO VALENCIA

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ShipPax Ro-Ro Technology and Environmental Award 2021 to ECO VALENCIA

Award to the naval architect KNUD E. HANSEN for ECO VALENCIA

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French championship in Nacra 15

KNUD E. HANSEN  is sponsor for Manolo, who came into second place in the French Championship 2021 in the boat type Nacra 15.

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Design of Arctic Expedition Cruise Vessel Takes Aim at the Eco-Conscious Passenger Segment

With the recent surge in eco-tourism and expedition travel, the cruise industry has ushered in a new type of consumer that represents a monumental shift from the stereotypical cruiser.

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Birth of an Icebreaker

Presenting the majestic Antarctic Flagship, the RSV Nuyina, now flying the Blue Ensign of Australia for the first time. Soon heading downunder to operate out of the Port of Hobart, the gateway to Antarctica.

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ECO CATANIA: Grimaldi Group’s fifth green giant christened

The christening ceremony of the ECO CATANIA – the new ro-ro vessel delivered to the Grimaldi Group in early June

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ATLAS A-CLASS new WTIV tailored for large-scale Wind Farm Installations

The latest addition to KNUD E. HANSEN’s Atlas series of wind turbine installation vessels, the Atlas A-class is able to carry four new-generation 14 megawatt wind turbines and is tailored for cost-effective installation of large-scale wind farms.  

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Finnlines' First New Hybrid RoRo Launched

Finnlines’ first of three new hybrid ro-ro vessels was launched at the Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China.

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X-Gas Project Leads the Charge in Next Generation LNG Transport & Bunkering

126.5 metre vessel with a total cargo capacity of 9,000 cubic metres, split between two Type C tanks. The platform, however, is highly customizable and can be tailored to accommodate a range of tank capacities, as well as various containment systems including membrane tanks.

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Significant Ship of 2020 – Eco Valencia & Sisters

The KNUD E. HANSEN design of the RoRos Eco Valencia and sisters has been selected as a Significant Ship of 2020 in the publication of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects 2020.

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MARITIME INDIA SUMMIT 2021 March 2nd – 4th

KNUD E. HANSEN looks forward to meeting clients and partners during the 3-day virtual expo.

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Wallenius-SOL's new vessels are the first ro-ro vessels that not only have the highest ice class rating but are also powered by liquefied natural gas

The new ships of Wallenius-SOL will have the highest ice class rating, and they will be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). Due to the high freight capacity of the vessel, the fuel consumption per freight unit will be reduced by 57%

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Grimaldi group takes delivery of the Eco Livorno

The third hybrid ro-ro vessel of the new GG5G class also joins the fleet

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New Titan for Windfarm Development

Versatility and customisation are pivotal to a new concept of off shore windfarm construction vessel from a leading Danish designer, writes David Tinsley The Motorship January 2021

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Jinling hands over Grimaldi Group’s second GG5G Class hybrid ro-ro

Nanjing Jinling Shipyard has delivered ECO BARCELONA, the second of nine 7,800-lanemetre GG5G Class mega short-sea ro-ros for Grimaldi Lines service in the Mediterranean.

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Jinling delivers last DFDS mega ro-ro

Nanjing Jinling Yizheng’s shipyard delivered the last of the six-ship 6,695-lanemetre series, SCANDIA SEAWAYS, to DFDS on 6 January.

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All three Finnlines’ hybrid ro-ro vessels are now in construction

Finnlines newbuilding programme has progressed as planned and now the last of the three new ultra-green ro-ro vessels ordered is in the production phase.

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R&D news: Early detection and prediction of Forced Maintenance

Robust and extremely usable solution to ensure effective condition monitoring of rotating machine components on ships allowing quick and precise response before an error occurs.

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More than legs: Versatility and customization take centre stage in the new Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) The ATLAS C-Class

The ATLAS C-Class. With a jacking deadweight of 18,000 Tonnes, 6,800 square metres of cargo deck area and a 3,000 tonne @ 37 metre crane, it is currently the only WTIV capable of carrying six of the new-generation 14 – 16 megawatt wind turbines, and at least five of the next generation 20+megawatts turbines.  

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Partnerskab vil udvikle brintfærge til Oslo-København

DFDS og en række partnere har ansøgt om EU-støtte til udvikling af en færge, der drives af el fra brintbrændselscellesystemer og kun udleder vand. Grøn brint til færgen skal leveres af en planlagt, havvindkraftdrevet brintanlæg i Storkøbenhavn.

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Partnership aims to develop hydrogen ferry for Oslo-Copenhagen

DFDS and its partners have applied for EU support for development of a ferry powered by electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell which only emits water. Green hydrogen is to be produced by a projected offshore wind energy-powered electrolyser plant in Greater Copenhagen.

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Eco Valencia delivered as first of twelve GG5G hybrid ro-ros

Eco Valencia delivered as first of twelve GG5G hybrid ro-ros  

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Jinling delivers world’s greenest ro-ro ship

Today, 16 October 2020, Jinling Shipyard has handed over the 67,311gt ECO VALENCIA to Grimaldi Lines. The 238m long and 34m short-sea ro-ro vessel is the first in a series of 12 highly innovative GG5G Class ro-ro vessels developed by Grimaldi Group in close cooperation with Danish consultant naval architects Knud E. Hansen.

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Icebreaking Expedition Cruise Vessel

22 September 2020 Press release: Icebreaking Expedition Cruise Vessel, Design by KNUD E. HANSEN

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Floating Architecture and conversion of offshore structures: a chronical of KNUD E. HANSEN designs

KNUD E. HANSEN presenting at PAVING THE WAVES. 2ND WORLD CONFERENCE ON FLOATING SOLUTIONS 2020. Alteration of the physical environment, and the scarcity of land for urban growth in proximity of the coast as well as rising sea levels are endangering the prosperity of entire communities around the world.

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Artist impressions for stamps by KNUD E. HANSEN

We, as a Danish ship design company, are humbly proud to have contributed to the design of the new series of Australian Antarctica stamps. Images of the majestic RSV Nuyina, as she will appear in the ice of the Antarctica, bringing back the sun and relief of return to civilization for the station crew and […]

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Giant Icebreaker arriving in Netherlands for final fit-out

After a month long journey of nearly 7000 kilometres, Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has arrived at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding’s shipyard in Vlissingen for the final stages of its testing and commissioning.

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Luksusyachter og polarskibe: Lindø-firma skaber fremtidens skibsdesign

Engang var det skibsdesignere fra Odense Stålskibsværft og Maersk Ship Design, der tegnede verdens største containerskibe i Munkebo. I dag er det ingeniører fra Knud E. Hansen, der gør skibsrederes drømme til virkelighed.

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Steel cutting for the world’s largest LNG RoRo ship

Construction of WALLENIUS SOL’s new RoRo ship has now officially begun. It will have the highest ice class, be LNG fuelled and enter operation in the autumn of 2021.

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Finnlines begins construction of hybrid ro-ro

The construction of Finnlines’ newest environmentally friendly ro-ro vessel has started on 8 June 2020, with the steel cutting in the Chinese Nanjing Jinling shipyard.

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Phoenix World Village - Expedition Cruise Vessel

10 June 2020 Phoenix World Village: Innovations in passenger health/safety & energy optimization are paramount in the latest Expedition Cruise Vessel design by KNUD E. HANSEN

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RO-PAX SECTOR MOVES UPMARKET IN PASSENGER SERVICE

While freight continues to be the primary source of earnings, in recent years, there has been a renewed focus on passenger service and related revenues in the ferry sector. With the arrival of a new generation of ships, many aspects of the passenger service are re-imagined. The very concept of ro-pax, in this regard, is being re-defined.

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Bakkafrost orders new hybrid 7000 m3 wellboat (Live Fish Carrier)

One of the world’s largest wellboats to date, is to be delivered to the Faroe Islands salmon farmer Bakkafrost in 2022. The wellboat will be built at the Sefine shipyard in Turkey. The vessel will be 109 meters long and 22,2 meters wide and able to carry 1,000 tons of salmon. Designed by KNUD E. […]

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CIMC Raffles cuts first steel for largest Ice Class ro-ro

2020, April 03 The first of two 5,800-lanemetre short-sea ro-ro vessels for the Wallenius SOL joint venture officially started at the Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard.

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Second G5GG Newbuilding for Grimaldi, ECO BARCELONA

April 2, 2020 The Nanjing Jinling Shipyard has just successfully launched the second of G5GG ro-ro vessels ordered by Grimaldi Group, designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

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6700 LM RoRo Vessel for DFDS built at Jinling Ship yard_KNUD E. HANSEN

HOLLANDIA SEAWAYS

In 2016, DFDS signed a contract with the CSC Jinling Shipyard in China, for two large roro vessels. Later on, 2+2 more ships were added to the order.

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212 METER NYSKABENDE ROPAX FÆRGE

Mar 2, 2020 Det seneste design fra Knud E. Hansen er en innovativ, 212 meter lang RoPax færge, der kan transportere op til 700 passagerer og 390 biler. Hertil kommer 2955 lane metres til trucks og trailere.

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And now for something completely unique

Much of commercial design nowadays involves the specification of catalogue items. But might it be worth the expending af additional effort to create and specify unique designs, unavailable elsewhere? When an interior might possibly enjoy a life of at least a decade, the ‘one-off’ approach may pay dividends. Article from ShipPax.

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ShipSpace Virt Reality

Why even bother making it real?

Feb 14, 2020 lnteriors of the ‘real’ kind are facing a challenge from digitised virtual reality. Might passenger ships prove to be the perfect environments for experimentation with emergent digital technologies, allowing passengers to experience fantasy environments, or ones tailored to their tastes? The sustainability benefits might be big as well. Article from Shippax by […]

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DFDS has taken delivery of their largest freight ferries ever

DFDS is preparing for future growth with the construction of six new mega ferries in China. The first one was delivered to DFDS on 31 January and will be entering into service between Turkey and the EU during March.

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Innovative 212-metre RoPax Ferry, design by KNUD E. HANSEN

2020, February 06 The latest design from KNUD E. HANSEN is an innovative 212-metre RoPax ferry that can transport up to 700 passengers and 390 cars.

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KNUD E. HANSEN is proud to announce that our design for the 1200 PAX mainland ferry - MV Ashoka has been launched.

The first of the two combined passenger and cargo vessels for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration was launched at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) yard 29. January 2020. The vessel is designed as a modern high-quality passenger vessel with diesel-electric propulsion carrying 1,200 passengers and 1,000 tonnes of cargo for all-weather operation on the mainland-to-A&N route. […]

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Finnlines invests in the highest passenger comfort – two environmentally friendly Superstar 5,100 lm ro-pax vessels ordered

At the end of last year Finnlines announced that it signed an order for two Superstar ro-pax vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). Renderings from Knud E. Hansen have now been released.

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Focus on rising shipping activity in the Arctic

KNUD E. HANSEN has existed since 1937 and is an international leader in custom ship design and innovative marine technology solutions. In the future, there will be an increased need for the company’s expertise in developing ships for the Arctic

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KNUD E. HANSEN behind design of RoPax for Finnlines Superstar Class - ordered at CMI Jinling Weihai

China Merchants’ Weihai Shipyard – builders of Stena’s E-Flexer Class – is further expanding its orderbook with two Superstar Class ro-pax ferries it will build for Grimaldi Group subsidiary Finnlines. 

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Fokus på øget skibsaktivitet i Arktis

KNUD E. HANSEN har eksisteret siden 1937 og er internationalt førende indenfor tilpasset skibsdesign og innovative teknologiløsninger til søs – fremadrettet er der øget behov for virksomhedens ekspertise til udvikling af skibe til Arktis

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KNUD E. HANSEN presenting at the CNM conference

RoPax, the layout history and analysis

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Ship Design Review and Collaboration with Virtual Reality Tools

Article in the Japan Institute of Marine Engineering by Ken Goh, Senior Mechanical Engineer, KNUD E. HANSEN

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Experience with Virtual Reality aided design and engineering

Naval architects Knud E. Hansen give an insight into how it has incorporated its proprietary VR system ShipSpace in to the initial design process

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Knud E. Hansens spanske forbindelser

Hver fjerde ingeniør hos Knud E. Hansen er spanier. De har nu muligheden for at vende hjem, men samtidigt fortsætte med at arbejde for det danske skibsdesignhus

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Spansk HVAC-afdeling har fuld fart på

HVAC-projekter i Saint-Nazaire på RCL-skibe har været et effektivt afsæt for Knud E. Hansens nye spanske afdeling, der vokser hurtigere end forventet

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65-m multidisciplinary marine research vessel designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

Knud E. Hansen udvikler nyt topmoderne havforskningsskib

Skibsdesignvirksomheden Knud E. Hansen i Helsingør har udviklet konceptet for DTU’s nye topmoderne havforskningsskib, der er omfattet af polarkoden. Der er tale om et oceangående havforskningsskib med en længde på 65 meter. Det nye skib skal efter planen erstatte DTU’s Aquas havforskningsskib »Dana«, der skal udfases inden for kort tid.

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65-m multidisciplinary marine research vessel designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

Flere havforskningsskibe på vej

Skibsdesignvirksomheden Knud E. Hansen i Helsingør har udviklet konceptet for DTU’s nye topmoderne havforskningsskib, der er omfattet af polarkoden.

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HOLLANDIA SEAWAYS delivered

Chinese shipbuilder Jinling has handed over HOLLANDIA SEAWAYS to DFDS. HOLLANDIA SEAWAYS is the third in a series of six 6,695-lanemetre ro-ro super freighters building for DFDS.

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DFDS Takes Delivery of Third Chinese-Built RoRo

Danish shipping and logistics company DFDS has taken delivery of the third of six roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries being built by Jinling Shipyard in China. The vessel was officially delivered on October 9, a little less than a year after construction works on the vessel started in November 2018.

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Groundbreaking flexible 1500 passenger RoPax design by KNUD E. HANSEN

KNUD E. HANSEN has released its newest, groundbreaking design, a 154-meter RoPax ferry that can transport up to 1500 passengers and 440 cars. The vessel also boasts an additional 657 lane meters for trucks and trailers. Its impressive maneuvering and docking capabilities make it an ideal choice for e.g. the Mediterranean market although it is […]

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Captains Announced for Australia's New Antarctic Research Vessel

The 160-meter long, 24,000-ton vessel is expected to accommodate 34 crew and up to 116 scientific personnel, and has the ability to embark up to four helicopters, two landing craft and a dedicated science tender.

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110 m. Adventure Wind Cruise Vessel

KNUD E. HANSEN is proud to announce its latest design, a 110-metre Wind Cruise Vessel. This is a sail-assisted cruise vessel that can accommodate up to 100 passengers and has a range of 6000 nautical miles. This design is aimed at the adventure-cruise market and will appeal to passengers who prefer a more intimate cruise […]

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65-m multidisciplinary marine research vessel designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

Design Studies for replacement of R/V DANA (1981)

KNUD E. HANSEN and DTU Aqua (Technical University of Denmark) has completed the comprehensive design study for a new 65-m multidisciplinary marine research vessel. Looking ahead DTU Aqua urgently needs to replace the aging R/V DANA IV as it is facing a 40-year Class survey in ultimo 2022.

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Jan De Nul Group orders third wind turbine installation vessel

Jan De Nul Group has recently placed an order for its third Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in China. With a payload of approximately 14,000 tonnes and an unrivalled crane capacity of over 3,000 tonnes, the vessel will be the largest of its kind.

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6700 LM RoRo Vessel for DFDS built at Jinling Ship yard_KNUD E. HANSEN

Jinling hands over BELGIA SEAWAYS to DFDS

Designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

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New LNG-powered RoRo Vessels for Wallenius-SOL Designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

KNUD E. HANSEN has designed the first generation of LNG-powered ultra-large RoRo vessels for the newly-established Swedish company Wallenius-SOL. Up to four vessels have been ordered at Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd., China, for whom KNUD E. HANSEN will provide the engineering package for the construction and approval by classification and flag state authorities.

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Knud E. Hansen reveals artist’s impression of GG5G for Finnlines

Concurrent with the announcement of having singed a contract with Jinling Shipyard for developing the basic design of Grimaldi’ Group’s three modified GG5G Class for its Finnlines subsidiary, Knud E. Hansen has revealed artist’s impressions of these hybrid ro-ro freighters.

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Knud E. Hansen to Design Ice-Class Hybrid RoRo Vessels for Finnlines

Danish ship designer Knud E. Hansen has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China to develop the basic design for three large roll-on/roll-off vessels for Finnlines.

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New Green RoRo Vessels for Finnlines – designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

KNUD E. HANSEN has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, China, for developing the Basic Design of three large RoRo vessels, based on the Finnlines / Grimaldi / KNUD E. HANSEN design.

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Wallenius-SOL orders LNG fueled RO/ROs

A new Swedish shipping company has ordered a series of LNG fueled newbuilds at Chinese shipbuilder CMC Raffles that will be the largest RO/RO vessels thus far built to Finnish/Swedish Ice Class 1A Super

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Construction starts on first GG5G

Without much fanfare construction has started on the first of Grimaldi Group’s 12 GG5G Class hybrid freighters to be built by Jinling’s Yizheng shipyard, builders of the DFDS super freighters.

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KNUD E. HANSEN’s dedicated HVAC unit going from strength to strength

KNUD E. HANSEN’s dedicated HVAC unit going from strength to strength. MARINE HVAC DESIGN: The road to Spain.

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ShipSpace VR

Try ShipSpace virtual reality shipdesign tool

at PI MARINE HAMBURG 2019 – Transforming ship-building through model-based digital integration

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Stregerne sættes til nyt havforskningsskib

SKIBSDESIGN: Længenæret ønske om afløser til “Dana” konkretiseres nu for DTU Aqua af Knud E. Hansen  

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Ship superstructure on the rise

The building of RSV Nuyina, the research and supply icebraker designed by KNUD E. HANSEN for Australian Antarctic Division, is now rapidly progressing after being moved to a wet dock in late September.

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Research into replacement of R/V DANA

KNUD E. HANSEN and DTU Aqua at Technical University of Denmark signed contract on consultancy assistance for a project study and concept design of a 65M multidisciplinary marine research vessel to replace the aging R/V DANA IV from 1981.

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DFDS Launching vessel number two

The second vessel: 6700 LM RoRo Vessel – designed for DFDS and built at the Jinling shipyard has been launched.

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Opening HVAC office in Spain

Opening of MARINE HVAC DESIGN’s office in Cadiz, Spain

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ACL Christens Its New Vessel Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) held a christening ceremony for its new G4 vessel, the Atlantic Sun

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Two 24 m Explorer Type Motor Yachts delivered to owners

Recently the two Danish Owners Lars and Per Thrane have taken delivery of these two remarkable yachts designed by KNUD E. HANSEN and build by Holland Jachtbouw Zaandam, Netherlands.

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Ocean factory trawler designed by KNUD E. HANSEN back front.high res

Rethinking the ocean trawler

An entirely new design for the ocean factory trawler sector has been released by a Faroe Islands team – updating a classic layout that has remained unchanged for decades

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ASRV Nuyina at the SMM

LEGO model of ASRV Nuyina (Antarctic Supply and Research Vessel)

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SMM 2018

We would like to thank all our guests at the SMM in Hamburg 2018.

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KNUD E. HANSEN ABRE SUS NUEVAS OFICINAS EN CÁDIZ, DEDICADAS A HVAC

KNUD E. HANSEN se enorgullece de anunciar la apertura de nuestras nuevas oficinas en Cádiz, España.

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KNUD E. HANSEN HAS OPENED AN HVAC OFFICE IN CADIZ, SPAIN

KNUD E. HANSEN is proud to announce the opening of our newest office in Cadiz, Spain.

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DFDS' first newbuilding RoRo ferry from the Jinling Shipyard in China

Jinling Shipyard , China, presents the first of DFDS’ big new RoRo ferries being towed into its correct element. Designed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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CSC Jinling Shipyard DFDS RoRo design by KNUD E. HANSEN

DFDS Orders New Freight Ferry

Article from Marinelink

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KNUD E. HANSEN Expands its Reach in the Canadian Market

It is with great pleasure to announce that KNUD E. HANSEN now has a permanent presence in Canada.

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Endnu en serie mega-ro/ro skibe bestilt

Finnlines indsætter tre af Grimaldis seks nye hybrid-drevne mega-ro/ro-skibe i Nordeuropa.

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Mega Ro-Ro in action

The first of DFDS’ new mega Ro-Ro ships from the Jinling Shipyard in China is still under construction in the dock.

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ABB debuterer med automation i Indien

Dansk-designede passagerskibe til Bengalen bliver første indisk-byggede skibe med ABB på makers list.

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Ocean factory trawler designed by KNUD E. HANSEN front.high res

Knud E. Hansen gentænker en fabrikstrawler

Mange af dyderne fra offshore-tonnage indgår i nyt designbud på fremtidens store oceangående fiskefartøj

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Grimaldi Group signed contract with CSC Jinling for six GG5G Class short-sea ro-ros

Following several RoRo and RoCon projects around the world the past years KNUD E. HANSEN has now again signed contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, China, for developing the Basic Design of a number of large RoRo vessels, based on the Grimaldi/ KNUD E. HANSEN design.

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Ocean factory trawler designed by KNUD E. HANSEN back front.high res

New KNUD E. HANSEN Ocean Factory Trawler Design features more efficient hull

A new ocean factory trawler design with hull improvements to the trim, draught and ballast has been released by Knud E. Hansen’s Faroe Islands design team.

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6700 LM RoRo Vessel for DFDS being built at Jinling Ship yard

Pictures with courtesy of DFDS read more here

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New generation of RoRo’s designed by KNUD E. HANSEN for Grimaldi

Following several RoRo and RoCon projects around the world the past years KNUD E. HANSEN has now again signed contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, China, for developing the Basic Design of a number of large RoRo vessels, based on the Grimaldi/ KNUD E. HANSEN design.

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Ocean factory trawler designed by KNUD E. HANSEN back front.high res

Rethinking the Ocean Factory Trawler

An entirely new design for the ocean factory trawler segment has been released by KNUD E. HANSENs Faroe Islands design team. From stem to stern this design redefines the classic trawler layout which has remained more or less unchanged for decades.

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Grimaldi Group Orders New RoRo Vessels

In the framework of the expansion and modernisation programme of its owned fleet, as anticipated in the last months, the Grimaldi Group has signed yesterday an agreement for the construction of six ro/ro vessels, for a total investment worth over USD 400 million.

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Maxing out passenger ship designs

Adding capacity to cruise liner design requires large scale redesign work

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KNUD E. HANSEN’s offices in Greece has been relocated

The new location secure that we still remain close to our local clients.

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KNUD E. HANSEN at 80

On 10 November 2017, a wonderful party was held in the old ‘Toldkammeret’ (customs building) in Helsingør, Denmark to celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the now world-famous Danish naval architecture consultancy, KNUD E. HANSEN.

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135 m Expedition Cruise customized design

135 m Expedition Cruise vessel

135 m Expedition Cruise vessel designed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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New premises in Fort Lauderdale

KNUD E. HANSEN USA has relocated just a block from our old office, however remaining amongst the breathtaking Intracoastal Waterways, The Broward County Convention Center, and the cruise ship hub of Port Everglades.

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Mighty Ships Nörrana

See a short but impressive Discovery movie about our design the ferry Norröna.

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80 years – the book

You can buy our “80 years of Ship Design” written by Dr. Bruce Peter.

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Artikel Finn Wollesen

Jeg er blevet lidt rastløs af mit liv som sømand

Finn Wollesen er direktør i skibsdesignerviksomheden KNUD E. HANSEN, Helsingør, der netop har holdt sit 80 års jubilæum.

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80th anniversary

Thank you for making our 80th anniversary a day to remember.

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New KNUD E. HANSEN Business Unit Dedicated 100 Percent to HVAC

Danish Naval Architectural firm KNUD E. HANSEN has announced the formation of a dedicated business unit – MARINE HVAC DESIGN – that will specialise in the design of HVAC systems for the maritime market.

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MARINE HVAC DESIGN new business unit in KNUD E. HANSEN

New KNUD E. HANSEN business unit dedicated 100% to HVAC.

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80 years anniversary

Soon our new book written by Dr. Bruce Peter will arrive.

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Wind Powered Vessels with Hybrid and Autonomous Technologies

Wind Powered Vessels with Hybrid and Autonomous Technologies

Power & Propulsion Alternatives for Ships.

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Marintec China 2017 Shanghai

Again, KNUD E HANSEN is joining Marintec China 2017 Shanghai and we hope that you will find time to visit our booth.

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Hor den gribende historie om Nella Dan

Hør den gribende historie om Nella Dan. Arktisk festival i København 4-5 november

Den gamle grønlandshavn på Nordatlantens Brygge i København danner den 4. og 5. november ramme om en storstilet Arktisk Festival.

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Naming of ARSV vessel Nuyina

The name for the ARSV vessel, designed by KNUD E. HANSEN, has now been realized: NUYINA.

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A Lifetime of Love for Nella Dan and “Nella Dan II”

Wollesen is Managing Director of naval architect firm KNUD E. HANSEN, part of the team that designed Australia’s new icebreaker.

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40 years anniversary

40 years of innovation – Senior Naval Architect Mr. Jesper Kanstrup har recently celebrated his 40th anniversary within KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Symbolic Coins Laid in Keel of Australia’s New Icebreaker

The first building block of Australia’s new icebreaker was welded into place at a keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyard Galati in Romania late last month.

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Icebreaker Keel Laying – Australian Antarctic Division

The first building block of Australia’s new icebreaker has been welded into place at a keel laying ceremony in Romania.

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First steel cut for DFDS’ next RoRo generation

Earlier this week, steel cutting marked the start of the construction of the first of four 6,700-lanemetre ro-ros DFDS ordered at the Chinese Jinling Shipyard.

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Keel-Laying of Australia’s new icebreaker laid

The first building block of Australia’s new icebreaker has been welded into place at a keel laying ceremony in Romania.

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Former Feeder Ship begins new life as a Modern Livestock Carrier

Corral Line ApS – a shipping company based in the southern Jutland Egernsund and a specialist in maritime transport of live animals – has sent a “new” ship to sea after a major rebuild in Poland and partly in Skagen, Denmark.

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DFDS orders two more large freight ships

DFDS has ordered another two of these 6,700-lane metre large ships to be built at the Jinling shipyard in China.

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Nella Dan: A Legend Among Polar Ships

The MV Nella Dan and the shipping company J. Lauritzen’s red polar ships constitute a unique chapter in Danish maritime history that goes far beyond boyish adventures and tall tales.

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Nor-Shipping award: Danmark velrepræsenteret blandt nominerede

Denmark is well represented amongst the nominees for the Nor-Shipping award.

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Man kan sænke et skib, men ikke et kammeratskab

Helsingør-virksomheden, KNUD E. HANSEN, der designer skibe til hele verden, dannede rammen om lanceringen af en ganske særlig hjemmeside for den legendariske isbryder Nella Dan og dens forening af gamle besætnings-medlemmer.

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Historic Nella Dan Footage Released

A digitized film database of the polar ship the Nella Dan was released on Saturday and is now available for viewing online.

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Shippax Award 2017 to KNUD E. HANSEN

At the Ferry Shipping Conference 2017 KNUD E. HANSEN received recognition for our work performed on SPITSBERGEN.

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Nor-Shipping Vessel Awards Shortlist Announced

We are proud, that our design has been shortlisted for the Nor-Shipping Award.

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The World's First Dual-Fuel/LNG Asphalt Tanker

The World’s First Dual-Fuel / LNG Asphalt – bitumen Tanker is specially designed for St. Lawrence Seaways and for operation in the harsh environment of great lakes of north America.

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Visitor from Bahri Hofuf

Emil Ivarsen has sailed on BAHRI HOFUF for half a year as a “Marine Engineer Apprentice”.

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Virtual Reality for Mega Projects

Virtual Reality for Mega Projects

ShipSpace is a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) design system that allows engineers, designers and owners to walk on board their new vessels from early design all the way through construction.

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Sharp focus on EEDI

Meet the naval architects: Christian Bursche, Naval Architect at KNUD E. HANSEN.

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A Naval Architect Crosses His Tracks – En skibsingeniør krydser sit spor

It is not unusual that a Naval Architect is employed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Spitsbergen RoPax Explorer Vessel in ShipPax Designs16

We are proud that our Conversion of the Spitsbergen RoPax Explorer Vessel is in the ShipPaxDesigns16.

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VETERAN RoPax Ferry in ShipPaxDesigns16

VETERAN, soon to be followed by LEGIONNAIRE, marks the start of a rejuvenation programme launched by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Værftmuseet Helsingør; udstilling om DFDS og KEH

Parløb gennem 150 år – artikel om Helsingør Værft og DFDS samt KNUD E. HANSEN’s rolle med design af de seneste RoRo skibe til DFDS.

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Customized 1200 Passenger Cargo vessel by KNUD E. HANSEN

KNUD E. HANSEN designs Indian passenger ships

KNUD E. HANSEN is collaborating with Smart Engineering & Design Solutions (India) to deliver two new ship designs (four vessels) for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration of India.

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Danish article Finn Wolsen

Værfterne skal høre på os

Søfart tog forbi KNUD E. HANSEN i Helsingør og mødte direktøren for en leder inden for skibsdesign.

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Customized 1200 Passenger Cargo vessel by KNUD E. HANSEN

Smart Engineering & Design Solutions (India) Private Limited

KNUD E. HANSEN and Smart Engineering & Design Solutions (India) team up to design new link to Islands.

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Visit from the Club of the Maritime Museum in Elsinore Denmark

KNUD E. HANSEN hosted a visit from the MS SØFART – the Club of the Maritime Museum in Elsinore, Denmark on Monday 31. October.

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New generation of RoRo vessels to raise the bar in environmental friendly transport

Recently the Danish operator DFDS signed a contract with CSC Jinling Shipyard, China, for two large RoRo vessels.

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Queue barging

A new LNG bunker barge developed by KNUD E. HANSEN and GTT, and taking operations at the Port of Piraeus as its template, promises to offer superior manoeuvrability and flexibility, as well as a 50% reduction in costs, compared to larger, conventional LNG carriers.

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ShipSpace Virt Reality

Watch this Space

For vessel designer KNUD E. HANSEN, the development of its ShipSpace virtual reality tool is simply the latest evolution in producing innovative, realistic and workable ship and boat designs.

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Working with the virtual world

The virtual world and its benefits are already leveraged by industries ranging from healthcare to space travel, but, as might be expected, the maritime industry is playing catch up with the current pace of technological change.

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New rules demand new solutions

Environmental regulations imposed on operators means that they must adopt new technology to comply with the new rules. In many cases the choice is LNG or HFO.

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Sponsorship for the French championship in OPEN BIC

KNUD E. HANSEN has sponsored 13 years old Manolo Geslin for the French championship.

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KNUD E. HANSEN presents paper at the PRADS16

CFD in ship design – extending beyond virtual towing tank simulations.

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VR ShipSpace video

Visit vessels before they are built

KNUD E. HANSEN has developed a completely new technology.

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ShipSpace VR

KNUD E. HANSEN develops virtual reality tool for ship designers

KNUD E. HANSEN is to showcase ShipSpace, a new virtual reality (VR) tool for ship designers, at SMM Hamburg 2016 this September.

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ShipSpace Virt Reality

Virtual reality ship design

Danish naval architect KNUD E. HANSEN has unveiled a virtual reality design verification tool which allows designers, engineers and key stakeholders to validate design ideas while they’re still on the drawing board.

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ShipSpace Virt Reality

Reduce design risk with virtual reality for your next vessel design project

Experience the future of design with ShipSpacetm.

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KNUD E. HANSEN continues to move with the times

In preparation for its 80th birthday celebrations next year, Danish Naval Architect firm, KNUD E. HANSEN, has announced its new company logo.

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Feeding the beast – Container Feeder Vessel

Container feeder vessels are expected to be the subject of the next major ordering bout as ageing feeder vessels in the fleet will need replacing.

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European designers lead the world in innovative ship design

KNUD E. HANSEN is mentioned in a small article in SHIPPAXMARKET 2016.

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Atlantic Sea, ACL’s Third of Five New G4 Vessels, is delivered

ACL is proud to announce that it officially took delivery of the third new vessel in the G4 fleet, ATLANTIC SEA on June 30, 2016.

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Dansk design bag Hurtigrutens nye “Spitsbergen”

Den danske avis Søfart har skrevet en artikel om arbejdet på Spitsbergen, som KNUD E. HANSEN har været en del af.

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Spitsbergen: The Portuguese ugly duckling that became a Norwegian ice swan

It cost Portuguese taxpayers almost €70 million and sank the Viana do Castelo Shipyards.

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A star ship designed by Danes

The innovative design of ATLANTIC STAR takes a radical step away from the tried and tested multipurpose con-ro concept of which ACL’s G3-class was probably the epitome.

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Container Ship Designer Aims to Beat Shallow Draughts and Slow Steaming Problem

Three New Feeder Types to Challenge Modern Operational Circumstances.

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Australian icebreaker operated by DMS Maritime to be constructed by Damen

State-of-the-art vessel for Australian Antarctic Division.

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International designpris til KNUD E. HANSEN

Shippax-prisen 2015 er den fjerde pris af sin art til de verdenskendte skibsarkitekter i Helsingør. I den maritime verden svarer den til en Oscar.

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Pioneering designs for feeder vessels

The Danish naval design and marine consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN has been developing a number of what it describes as “pioneering” container feeder vessel designs, each of which presents a series of innovations as part of a solution tailored to specific requirements.

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KNUD E. HANSEN designs Australian icebreaker

KNUD E. HANSEN is responsible for designing a new icebreaker to be delivered to the Australian Government in 2020.

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Tous derrière Manolo!

A l’issue des quatre régates de sélection pour le Championnat de France d’Open Bic, Manolo, sponsorisé par KNUD E. HANSEN, s’est hissé à la première place du podium.

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Manolo qualifies with success for the French Championship

After 4 rounds in the French Open Bic Championship, Manolo, who is sponsored by KNUD E. HANSEN, sailed himself to first place.

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KNUD E. HANSEN wins ShipPax Award for Atlantic Star

ShipPax Award 2015 handed out at the Ferry Shipping Conference 2016

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ATLANTIC STAR Significant Ship of 2015

ATLANTIC STAR – the world’s largest ConRo vessel has been appointed a Significant Ship of 2015 by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

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Posidonia 2016

Meet us in Athens, Greece, on June 6-10 at the Posidonia exhibition at stand 1-311.

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Pioneering Container Feeder Vessel Designs

The Danish Naval Architect company KNUD E. HANSEN has recently been developing a number of pioneering container feeder vessel designs.

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ATLANTIC SAIL the 2nd of 5 new vessels in the G4 fleet

ACL has announced that it officially took delivery of the ATLANTIC SAIL, the second of five new vessels in the G4 fleet, on March 31st.

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The two 24 m Custom Explorer Yachts are now ready for outfitting

One hull type – two customized superstructures.

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Veteran – A veritable workhorse for North Atlantic Lifeline Services

VETERAN marks the start of a rejuvenation programme launched by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that operates a relatively sizeable fleet of small coastal and interisland ferries through the Marine Services branch of the Department of Transportation and Works.

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RoRo Shipping Conference

Last week Tristan Andrewartha, one of our Naval Architects, attended the 6th Annual RoRo Shipping Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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RoPax Ferry MV Veteran in Newfoundland, Canada

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador took delivery of its new ferry, the MV Veteran, in St. Johns on October 23, 2015.

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First of ACL’s grown RoRo ships enters into service

The first of a new generation of large ro-ro/container (con-ro) ships has entered service on a transatlantic route.

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Award Winning Ferry Design Smyril

In 2005 we won the ShipPax award in the category “Outstanding Ferry Exterior” and the ferry was appointed a Significant Ship by The Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

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ACL’s New ConRo, ‘Atlantic Star’

Delivered in October, the Atlantic Star is the first of five new ‘G4’ ro-ro/containerships (ConRo) for Atlantic Container Line (ACL) to be used for transatlantic service.

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Phoenix – World City Il Sogno Irrealizzato Di Knut Kloster

This project was designed for the Kloster Group, Norway.

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Phoenix – World City The unrealized Knut Kloster’s dream

With the Oasis of the Seas the shipbuilding made the most extreme step in terms of naval gigantism for cruise tourism.

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Nella Dan – Når natten kommer

Den 19. november holdt KNUD E. HANSEN reception i firmadomicilet på Claessensvej i Helsingør i anledning af bogudgivelsen »Når natten kommer«, hvor skibet Nella Dan er omdrejningspunkt.

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Cruise Ship Designed For The Ice

Danish design group KNUD E. HANSEN, which designed the first cruise vessel for transporting passengers into polar regions, the 1969-built Lindblad Explorer, has come up with a modern version of the ship for worldwide operation, including in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

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Danske KNUD E. HANSEN bag Australiens nye store antarktiske statsisbryder

SKIBSDESIGN: Australien får fra 2019 en ny stor isbryder, der skal være livline til landets forskningsinteresser på Antarktis.

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Dansk/hollandsk-designet færge leveret i Canada

De regionale myndigheder i Newfoundland og Labrador kunne sidste uge høste resultatet af den hollandske værftsgruppe Damens køb af den danske skibsdesignvirksomhed KNUD E. HANSEN, og dermed et meget stort færge-know-kow, da færgenybygningen ‘Veteran’, blev leveret i St. John’s.

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Mega-ships open door to new market for ship designer

Carriers’ demands for mega vessels has opened a new market for Danish ship design firm KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Atlantic Star and sisters desing by Knud E. Hansen article

Første enhed i ny danskdesignet generation af con/ro-skibe til ACL undervejs fra Kina til Gøteborg

‘Atlantic Star’ og dens fire søsterskibe er udviklet af to danske skibsingeniørvirksomheder og gør op med skibstypens hidtidige horisontale lastekonfiguration.

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NELLA DAN skibet article

Kærlighed, fælleskab og sammenhold

Det er mennesker, der skaber historier, ikke ting.

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Icebreaker for the Australian Antarctic Division

The design of Icebreaker for the Australian Antarctic Division by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Expedition Cruise Vessel animation

The spectacular vessel is designed as a Luxury Expedition Cruise vessel for worldwide operation including Arctic and Antarctic regions for itineraries up to 21 days with 300 passengers on board.

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RoPax Ferry MV VETERAN for Canadian lifeline vessel replacement

The 80-metre ice class RoPax ferry MV VETERAN handover to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL) took place in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on October 23, 2015.

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Opening reception of the new bigger and better KNUD E. HANSEN London Office

In the heart of London we held a reception to celebrate the opening of the new, bigger and better KNUD E. HANSEN office.

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Fleet renewal at ACL

After nearly 30 years the five ConRos owned by the US-based company Atlantic Container Line (ACL) will come to the end of their operational lifetime.

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The Longest Marathon in the World, Medoc, France

42.195 – what does this number represent Finn Wollesen?

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KNUD E. HANSEN designs eco-friendly expedition ship

KNUD E. HANSEN has designed a 300-passenger expedition vessel with various green technologies.

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KNUD E. HANSEN designer nyt polar og luksus cruiseskib

Stigende efterspørgsmål efter mindre ekspeditions- og luksuscruiseskibe, der kan sejle under krævende forhold overalt på kloden.

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Expedition Cruise Vessel Showcases Green Technologies & Novel Features

The spectacular vessel is designed as a luxury expedition cruise vessel for worldwide operation including Arctic and Antarctic regions for itineraries up to 21 days with 300 passengers on-board.

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KNUD E. HANSEN employee has participated in the revival of the famous race around France

Stephane Geslin, Danish Naval Architect, an experimented sailor double-winning world champion sailing Farr 30 and several times winning in French championships.

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Dansk Designet eco-yacht sætter nye standarder

Article from MaritimeDanmark.

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Launch of RoPax Ferry MV Legionnaire

The second of two RoPax Ferries for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has been launched at DAMEN Shipyards Galati in Romania.

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New ferry for Faroe Islands

KNUD E. HANSEN designs the third generation domestic ferry for service between Nólsoy and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.

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KNUD E. HANSEN designer opsigtsvækkende miljø-luksusyachter

Den internationale virksomhed, skibstegnestuen KNUD E. HANSEN i Helsingør, står bag et opsigtsvækkende design på to miljøvenlige luksusyachter til rigmændene Lars Thrane og Per Blinkenberg-Thrane.

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Thrane-brødre skyder penge i grønne yachter

De sky rigmænd bag salget af selskabet Thrane og Thrane investerer millioner i specialdesignede danske luksusskibe og vil indlede salg af skibene.

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24 m Explorer Type Motor Yachts

Cutting edge hybrid battery propulsion technology with fully custom exterior.

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80-m ice class Ro-Pax ferry MV Veteran

The 80-m ice class Ro-Pax ferry MV Veteran was launched by Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the first of a two-vessel contract, with a design stemming from a Canadian/Danish partnership between Fleetway and KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Un ferry hybride pour les Féroé

Le cabinet danois d’architecture navale KNUD E. HANSEN a une longue histoire avec l’armement féroien Strandfaraskip Landsins.

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Combined wind and wave unit ready to go

After 17 years of development and testing the Danish company, Floating Power Plant is ready to offer a tried and tested combined wind and wave power generator.

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China’s first domestically-built Cruise-Ferry for the lifeline services to Sansha City

SAN SHA 1 HAO was recently introduced on the lifeline services from Wenchang City, Hainan to Sansha City, China’s newest and southernmost city located 162 nautical miles southeast of Hainan island.

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Third generation domestic ferry for service between Nólsoy and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands

We are proud of being the designer of the third generation domestic ferry for service between Nólsoy and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.

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New Employee in Denmark

We welcome Kasper Fønss Bach: New Naval Architect with a Master Degree from the Technical University of Denmark with dissertation in transfer functions of a large container ship.

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The Bigger Picture – HVAC energy savings

Many shipowners find themselves in a quandary between balancing the costs of investing in a state-of-the-art HVAC system upfront, or upgrading later on.

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80 m Ice Class Ferry for Fogo & Change Islands, Canada has been named MV Veteran

The new ferry to come on line for the Fogo and Change Islands run, will be named the MV Veteran.

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New ship design promises banana shippers more capacity, faster loading

A new design for a refrigerated ship built for banana shipments and roll-on/roll-off cargo promises more capacity, faster loading and unloading, and better fuel efficiency than its counterparts, its designer says.

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The largest ConRo in the world now floating 45.000 DWT

The first build out of five Atlantic Star is now floating.

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Opgradering af ‘Wind Solution’ til flydende hotel ‘Wind Solution’

Monjasa-owned C-bed has won a new contract at the wind farm Amrumbank West.

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Reefer RoRo Ship Design Rebooted

Expanding on the Reefer RoRo Ship design release in September last year, naval architects group KNUD E. HANSEN has continued the development of the new Reefer RoRo Ship design with version II.

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Very high car carriers have inherent problems with stability

Maritime trade union and professional organisation Nautilus Int. use the capsized Höegh Osaka to criticize the design of car carriers, which according to them has exceeded all reason.

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KNUD E. HANSEN tror på flere kinesiske projekter med lokalt partnerskab

Efter design og bygning af Kinas første cruisefærge på rekordtid ser KNUD E. HANSEN-direktør lokale partnerskaber som vejen frem på det kinesiske marked.

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First Customized Ro-Pax Designed for Chinese Market

KNUD E. HANSEN, one of the world’s leading marine consultancies, expressed immense pride in designing the first customized Ro-Pax designed for the Chinese market – San Sha 1 Hao.

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At the forefront of the LNG revolution

Despite the current drop in oil prices, the trend to shift towards LNG as a fuel for ships is something that will continue in the years ahead, argues a leading ship designer in today’s Maritime CEO interview.

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We are proud of being the designer of San Sha 1 Hao – the first customized RoPax designed for the Chinese market

This project has materialised from concept to sailing vessel in less than 24 months.

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The opportunity for LNG in short-sea shipping

Recent developments in the Greek Gas and Power Markets.

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The global Ro-Ro sector demands flexibility

The global Ro-Ro sector demands design adaptability in replacing its fleet.

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Reefer RoRo klar med opdateret reefer-ro/ro design

SKIBSDESIGN: De tre parter bag en revitalisering af reeferskibs-segmentet er klar med et opdateret design, som bliver optimeret til rullende returlaster fra Europa tilbage til Sydamerika.

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Bananen: Neues RoRo Reeferschiff-Konzept wurde grundlegend überarbeitet

Im vergangenen Jahr hatten Reefer RoRo und Stena Line ihr neues Konzept für konventionelle Reeferschiffe im Bananenhandel vorgestellt.

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Worldwide operation as a Reefer RoRo in the banana trade

The official Press Release heralding the mk II design states that the ship is, ‘intended for worldwide operation as a Reefer RoRo in the banana trade with special emphasis on a very low box rate, by very fast and efficient cargo handling in port which enables slow steaming.’

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The Ultimate Reefer RoRo Ship Design

After the release of the Reefer RoRo Ship Design in September last year, we have continued the development of the new Reefer RoRo Ship Design, version II.

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Reefer RoRo mk II Bananas

Under the circumstances now is perhaps the right time to consider an updated and realistic alternative to reefer Armageddon.

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Largest ConRos in the world

ACL Announces Names of G4 Vessels.

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Danish Marine Group strengthens its section council with two new members

One of these is Finn Wollesen Petersen, Managing Director at KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Conversion of a 2300 TEU container into a livestock carrier

The vessel was delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan South Korea, in 1990.

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500 GT SOLAS passenger vessel for Tokelau is under construction

The vessel, which is the only means of getting to and from the Atolls, will be the first purpose built SOLAS passenger ship serving Tokelau, carrying up to 60 passengers in addition to 50 tons of cargo and supplies.

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Offshore vessel design: Often evolution, sometimes revolution

Founded in 1937, KNUD E. HANSEN has both experienced and been at the forefront of many of the dramatic changes in commercial ship design and has made its mark on over 15,000 vessels.

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Ærøsund has become an artificial reef

KNUD E. HANSEN oldie was sunk off the Danish coast to create a diving attraction.

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Rethinking the RoRo – Bahri Abha

KNUD E. HANSEN’S award winning design thinks outside the box.

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Design Difference – Fuel Efficiency

Whether it’s a holistic concept or a vital component, designing for efficiency is high priority in the maritime industry.

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Tanker designs tailored for specific requirements

Leading Danish independent naval architects, designers and marine engineers KNUD E. HANSEN (KEH) has down the years put together a portfolio of tanker designs.

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Design for Efficiency

How the vessel can be arranged and specified to meet the Owner’s requirements

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Dansk skibsdesign i verdensklasse

Det innovative skibsdesignfirma KNUD E. HANSEN med hovedkontor i Helsingør og afdeling på Lindø har oplevet sit bedste år nogensinde og fortsætter på fuld kraft med en utrolig bred vifte af aktiviteter world wide fra et olieopsamlingsskib der nærmest kan sejle i en vandpyt til ombygning af krydstogtskæmper og avancerede ventilationsanlæg til super energi effiktive […]

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Innovative Danish Ship Design

The innovative ship design company KNUD E. HANSEN, headquartered in Elsinore Denmark and with office at Lindø, has experienced its best year ever and continues at full speed with an incredibly wide range of activities worldwide from an oil recovery vessel which can almost sail in a puddle to retrofitting of cruise giants and advanced […]

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Concept and tender design of LNG TANKER Chemical Tanker 13070.01

Tanker efficiency methodology: How to achieve fuel efficiency and ROI for Tankers

Conferences on the theme ‘Navigating Ecotankers’  took place in Copenhagen on 27th Mar, 2014 – held by Tanker Operator’s.

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Largest CONROs in the world

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has chosen the Port of Liverpool as the UK port of call for its new RORO/container ships, largest CONROs in the world.

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Bahri Takes Delivery of Bahri Yanbu

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) took delivery of a new vessel specialized in general cargo with a size of 26,000 DWT in South Korea on 28th April 2014.

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Prestigious award for KNUD E. HANSEN

Naval Architect and Design company KNUD E. HANSEN in Elsinore, Denmark, has received the prestigious 2013 Shippax Award.

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Prestigious ShipPax Award won by KNUD E. HANSEN

At this week’s 12th Annual Ferry Shipping Conference, sailing on-board Romantika between Stockholm and Riga, Danish Naval Architects, KNUD E. HANSEN, were awarded a 2013 ShipPax Award.

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KNUD E. HANSEN nabs 2013 shippax award

At this week’s 12th Annual Ferry Shipping Conference sailing on board ‘Romantika’ between Stockholm & Riga, Danish Naval Architects, KNUD E. HANSEN, were awarded the 2013 ShipPax Award.

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KNUD E. HANSEN Wins Prestigious Shippax Award

At this week’s 12th Annual Ferry Shipping Conference sailing on board Romantika between Stockholm & Riga, Danish Naval Architects, KNUD E. HANSEN, were awarded the 2013 ShipPax Award.

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To danske nybygninger blandt årets skibe

To af de nybygninger, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects udpeger blandt de 50 mest signifikante i 2013, er danske – et tredje er danskdesignet.

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State-of-the-art HVAC for cruise liners

KNUD E. HANSEN The Danish naval design and marine consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN said that it and Novenco Marine & Offshore AS had been contracted by Carnival Cruise Lines to install stateof-the-art heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades.

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Ice ferry for eastern Canada

Damen Shipyards Group has won a contract to build an ice ferry for eastern Canada.

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Significant Ships 2014 San Sha 1 Hao

Purpose built Ro-Pax ferry for China.

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New RoPax design for South China Sea

Denmark’s KNUD E. HANSEN said it had been contracted by CS Marine of Shanghai to develop a design for a 120m-long RoPax ferry to operate out of Hainan Island in the South China Sea.

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Dansk bidrag til Newzealandsk skib

På værftet Western Marine Shipyard i Bangladesh kunne man forleden fejre køllægningen af et Solas passagerskib, der skal sættes ind på en rute mellem Tokelau og Apia, New Zealand.

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Keel laying of 500 GT SOLAS passenger vessel for Tokelau

The keel has been laid for the SOLAS passenger ship, with highest safety measures considering all possible risks at sea.

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Un nouveau type de bananier reefer

Un con-ro reefer spécialement étudié pour le transport des bananes.

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Bahri Jeddah 26,000 DWT has been delivered

The 5th of a series of six vessels, the BAHRI JEDDAH has joined Bahri’s liner service connecting the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea and Indian Ports with the East and Gulf coast of America.

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Modern con-ro design: Bahri Abha. Significant Ships of 2013 by RINA

KNUD E. HANSEN is proud to announce that our design of BAHRI ABHA, the first of six container/ro-ro (con-ro) carriers, is appointed as a Significant Ship of 2013 by The Royal Naval Architects.

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Helsingørs maritime erhvervsudvikling

13. Marts 2014 Maritim erhvervskonference på M/S Søfart.

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New vessel type on its way on the reefer market

Reefer RoRo, together with Stena RoRo is offering global fruit exporters to modernize the traditional reefer transportation across the Atlantic.

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Bahri Jeddah 26,000 DWT has been delivered

New vessel specialized in general cargo with a size of 26,000 DWT has been delivered to Bahri (The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia).

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Chinese ferry designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

120 m ro-pax to operate out of Hainan Island in the South China Sea.

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Ferry for Fogo and Change Islands, Canada

80m Ice Class ferry, to operate on the Fogo Island-Change Island service, designed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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New ferry DAMEN – KNUD E. HANSEN collaboration

Canadian Ropax ferry order has been agreed: KNUD E. HANSEN design to be built by Damen Group.

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KNUD E. HANSEN får første færgeordre i Kina

Den internationale Helsingør-baserede maritime designvirksomhed, KNUD E. HANSEN, er for første gang med på maritim messe i Shanghai og har fået ordre på færge-type til Kina.

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120 m RoPax Vessel Design for South China Sea. First customized RoPax designed for the Chinese market

CS Marine of Shanghai has contracted KNUD E. HANSEN for the development of the design of a 120 m RoPax, which will operate out of Hainan Island in the South China Sea.

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State-of-the-art HVAC for Carnival Cruise Line

KNUD E. HANSEN, in cooperation with Novenco Marine & Offshore A/S, has contracted with Carnival Cruise Line to install state-of-the-art HVAC upgrades on the Victory, Triumph, Conquest and Spirit Class cruise ships, in order to improve the overall operational efficiency of their fleet.

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Member of the Research Centre for Energy Management Advisory Board

Mr. Finn Wollesen, Managing Director in KNUD E. HANSEN, has become a member of the Research Centre for Energy Management (RCEM) Advisory Board.

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Uraniborg in ShipPax Design13

Article from ShipPax Design13

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MN Calao in ShipPax Design13

Article from ShipPax Design13.

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Bahri Abha in ShipPax Design13

Article from ShipPax Design13.

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Reefer vessel designed for the banana shipping

The reefership market has been experiencing a very hard time over the last years as containerships have taken an ever larger share of their business.

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500 GT SOLAS passenger vessel for Tokelau

Viking explorers make landfall in Pacific paradise.

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Ro-Ro Reefer promises higher capacity, lower operational costs

Larger size of reefer ro-ro vessel introduces economies of scale.

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Environment vessel from Denmark to protect coasts from oil spill

The Danish company SWORC A/S has constructed an environmental protection vessel, which can pick up oil in shallow water.

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Bud på fremtidens Refeerskib

Danske skibsingeniører udvikler nyt reeferskibs-koncept, der skal effektivisere et skibssegment under pres fra containeriseringen.

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Rebirth of Reefer Ships

Rebirth of Reefer Ships: Danish Naval Architecture firm, KNUD E. HANSEN, is behind the design of Reefer RoRo.

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RoRo cargo ship newbuilding MN Calao

Ro-Ro cargo ship newbuilding MN CALAO

Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (CMN) has taken delivery of the ro-ro cargo ship newbuilding MN CALAO from South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

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The New Multi-purpose Ro-Ro for Bahri

Article from ShipPax.

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Energy in the Maritime Industry – Stepping away from tradition

For the second year in succession, ESCP Europe Business School, had invited KNUD E. HANSEN as a contributor to the EMEM 2013 course in the London Campus February 2013.

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KNUD E. HANSEN challenges the reefer container

The first of KNUD E. HANSEN and Stena RoRo’s new ships for the reefer market will be ready in two years.

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First of six ConRos delivered for Bahri

Bahri receives the first of six new fuel efficient vessel.

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Double end ferry, RoRo passenger ship for Coastal Area

Article from Søfart Built 2013.

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Faster and larger – Pacific Orca, Offshore

Pacific Orca has a Danish design and has been developed in response to customer requirements for a larger and faster vessel in a rapidly growing market.

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Significant Ships of 2012 – Wind farm installation vessel Pacific Orca

Article from RINA, Significant Ships.

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Ærøsund skabte stil

Article from Fyns Amtsavis.

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Helsingør taber udviklingen til andre danske havnebyer

Det er vigtigt for os som maritim virksomhed, at Helsingør bliver ved med at have maritime uddannelser.

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Double End Ferry Design

Danish Naval Architecture Firm KNUD E. HANSEN behind the Basic Design of new Double end ferry delivered by Hvide Sande Skibs- og Baadbyggeri.

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Uraniborg var ti år undervejs

Uraniborg, Ven. Designed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Safe Marine Operations in Wind Energy Dynamic Motion Analysis for Wind Farm Drilling Rig Transport Operation

Accurate assesment of complex mechanical systems that require a dynamic analysis MSC Software Solutions Adams.

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Double-end ferry Uraniborg delivered

The Danish shipyard, Hvide Sande Skibs- & Baadbyggeri, has delivered a new 50-metre ferry to Swedish domestic ferry company, Ven-Trafiken.

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75 years anniversary of KNUD E. HANSEN

Today is a day of celebration in Elsinore.

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ACL’s filled with confidence as the G4-class is finally underway

Article regarding KNUD E. HANSEN Basic Design of new Roll-on Roll-off/Containerships for Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.

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KNUD E. HANSEN designs record breaking wind turbine installation vessels ”Pacific Orca” and ”Pacific Osprey”

Swire Blue Ocean has taken delivery of the first of two self-elevating, self-propelled vessels designed by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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75 years of Ship design, a book about KNUD E. HANSEN

“75 years of ship design”, a history of KNUD E. HANSEN written by Dr. Bruce Peter, celebrates the first 75 years of our company.

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75 years of ship design

The famous Danish naval architecture consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN has been in business for 75 years, and has produced many well known ships.

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KNUD E. HANSEN wants to get ahead of the shipping companies

Even though things are looking good in regards to revenue and orders, shipping engineer company KNUD E. HANSEN finds that it has to bring new ideas to customers more now than in the past.

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Danish Naval Architecture Firm, KNUD E. HANSEN, behind the coordination for Basic Design of new RoRo/Containerships for Hudong-Zhonghua

On August 10, 2012, the Atlantic Container Line (ACL) announced their contract with the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (group) Co. Ltd. China for the construction of five new RoRo/Container (ConRo) vessels.

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A Strategic approach – Cost reduction in offshore wind

There is a place for reducing the cost of offshore wind in the future, states naval architecture company KNUD E. HANSEN from Denmark.

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Pacific Orca, the world´s largest windfarm installation vessel, has been delivered

27 July 2012: Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Limited (“SPO”), the parent company of Swire Blue Ocean A/S, today took delivery of Pacific Orca, the world’s largest windfarm installation vessel, from Samsung Heavy Industries.

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Blue Star Delos – designed by Naval Architects KNUD E. HANSEN

We are proud to present this insert regarding our work for Blue Start Delos.

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Factory trawler – Danish Naval Design

Enhanced operating efficiency and processing capacity are the key drivers behind the design of a new factory trawler from Denmark-based KNUD E. HANSEN.

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KNUD E. HANSEN design of RoLo ship MN Tangara for CMN

KNUD E. HANSEN has designed a Ro-Lo ship for CMN

Ramping up the logistics capabilitiy.

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Energy in the Maritime Industry – Stepping away from tradition

KNUD E. HANSEN has accepted an invitation to contribute to the EMEM 2012 course run by the ESCP Europe Business School and held at their London campus during April 2012.

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Ro-Con vessels designed by Danish Naval Architects KNUD E. HANSEN

Read our press release regarding our work for Compagnie Maritime Nantaise.

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Flexible feeders can be carbon light

Power company ABB asked ship designer KNUD E. HANSEN to come up with a vessel design that would showcase its marine technology.

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Novel feeder vessel could set new standards

Article from Fairplay Solutions.

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ShipPax Ferry Shipping Conference on the Baltic Queen

Senior Naval Architect Mr. Carsten Schrøter will be speaking about The development of the Second generation Intact Stability Criteria.

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Two freight ships designed by KNUD E. HANSEN

Article from ShippingWorld & Shipbuilder.

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Design and technical support for the refit of SAGA SAPPHIRE

SAGA SAPPHIRE, SAGA Cruises’ newest vessel, has undergone a makeover with KNUD E. HANSEN as the Naval Architect and Marine Engineer.

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Novel 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel. BANGKOK-MAX

The design delivers excellent fuel economy, reduced environmental impact, reduced need for water ballast, slow-steaming potential and flexible transit speeds, loading flexibility as well as increased container capacity including higher than usual reefer capacity.

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Innovation by KNUD E. HANSEN Novel feeder vessel could set new standards

Danish naval design and marine consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN and jointventure partner ABB have developed a fuel-efficient 2,000teu container feeder vessel that they believe could set new standards for the type.

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Design for fishing trawler

Design for fishing trawler.

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Prestigious award for AMC graduate

A former AMC student has been awarded a prestigious international prize by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).

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Optifloat for Princess Cruises

KNUD E. HANSEN is providing CFD analysis using NAPA’s optifloat to Princess Cruises’ Grand class vessels.

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Novel 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel

Danish naval design and marine consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN and joint venture partner ABB have developed a highly fuel effiecent 2000 TEU container feeder vessel.

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Pre-voyage planning software cuts costs

KNUD E. HANSEN USA L.L.C has been awarded a contract to deliver computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis for trim management onboard Princess Cruises’ Grand class vessels.

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Energy-efficiency in a slow steaming environment. Pods for the Boxship

KNUD E. HANSEN and ABB have unveiled a 2116TEU containership to showcase the potential of Azipod propulsion for this sector.

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Experiencing the new Stena Superfasts

KNUD E. HANSEN has executed the Design for the Conversion of STENA Superfast ferry service between Cairnryan and Belfast.

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El Buque-Factoría de Arrastre de 50 m establece el estándar en eficiencia y capacidad de procesamiento de pescado

La compañía danesa de Diseño y Consultoría Naval, KNUD E. HANSEN, ha desarrollado un buque-factoría arrastrero de 50 m de eslora altamente eficiente, focalizado en la eficiencia operacional y maximización de las instalaciones de procesamiento de capturas.

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50 m Factory Trawler sets the standard in efficiency and fish processing capacity

We have developed a highly efficient 50 m factory trawler with a focus on operating efficiency and maximised catch processing facilities.

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Bankok-Max Innovative 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel by KNUD E. HANSEN

Article from Maritime Reporter & Engineering News.

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Super flexible container feeder

Super fleksibel containerfeeder designet af KNUD E. HANSEN sammen med Maersk Broker & ABB. Her er bud på fremtidens grønne og super fleksible containerfeeder.

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Optifloat for Princess Cruises

KNUD E. HANSEN USA LLC delivers a comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for trim management onboard the Princess Cruises Grand Class Vessels.

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Novel 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel. BANGKOK-MAX – Sets new standards!

KNUD E. HANSEN and joint venture partner ABB have developed a highly fuel efficient 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel.

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Ro/Con design from KNUD E. HANSEN

French operator Compagnie Maritime Nantaise CMN signed contract with Hyundai Mipo, South Korea for two new Ro/Con vessels with an option for a third unit.

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Nantaise signs order for two vessels at Hyundai Mipo (Ro-Ro)

KNUD E. HANSEN design for Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (CMN).

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La silhouette des futurs navires de la Maritime Nantaise

La compagnie Maritime Nantaise a récemment passé commande de deux nouveaux navires rouliers, avec une option pour un troisième, aux chantiers coréens Hyundai Mipo.

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RoCon design for Compagnie Maritime Nantaise

Recently the French operator Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (CMN) signed a contract with Hyundai MIPO, South Korea, for two new RoCon vessels with an option for a third unit.

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SWORC – Innovative Danish Design for Shallow Water Oil Recovery

Shallow Water Oil Recovery Catamaran (SWORC) is under construction by Danish based Tuco ApS, and designed by the innovative KNUD E. HANSEN naval architects, designers and marine engineering group.

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Largest ship lengthening feasibility study in the history of vessel conversion done by KNUD E. HANSEN

KNUD E. HANSEN has executed a feasibility study for the most extensive lengthening project in the history of ship conversions.

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Article about The Carbon Trust Wind Bridge and KNUD E. HANSEN

Ship on Rally car suspension could help solve £3bn challenge to access offshore wind turbines.

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Offshore Wind Accelerator Access Competition – shortlisted designs

The Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator Access Competition aimed to identify and develop new access systems to dramatically improve the availability of turbines and the safety of people during the transfer to turbines.

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Båd med fangarme samler olie op

Article from Illustreret Videnskab.

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KNUD E. HANSEN lands a Canadian deal

Article from Cruise & Ferry Info.

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Saltwater in the blood Portrait Mr. Wollesen

PORTRAIT: CEO of the known marine design and consulting firm in Elsinore, KNUD E. HANSEN, Finn Wollesen, who turns 50 today is a man with salt water in the blood.

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KNUD E. HANSEN congratulates Bornholm with their new ferry Leonora Christina

We have assisted with: Site supervision, Plan approval, Factory acceptance tests, Sea trials, Technical support and Commissioning.

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Danish Design wins in Canada. Fogo Island Ferries by KNUD E. HANSEN

Danish Design wins in Canada. Fogo Island Ferries by KNUD E. HANSEN.

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Current state of the Ro-Ro market

Article from ShipPax, Market 11.

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KNUD E. HANSEN leading the pack in customised design solutions for the Canadian Market

KNUD E. HANSEN in partnership with Fleetway Inc. has recently signed a contract with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL) in Canada for the Basic Design of a series of six ferries for operation on the intra-provincial south shore routes off Newfoundland.

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First SWORC vessel will be delivered from Tuco

First SWORC (Shallow Water Oil Recovery Catamaran) will be delivered by TUCO.

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New Danish catamaran is to collect oil on shallow water

Only 35 centimeters water is needed for operation of a new Danish vessel for oil recovery.

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SWORC signs first contract

The newly established company SWORC A/S has signed an agreement with Tuco.

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New unique Catamaran makes it possible to reduce oil pollution along the coasts

The newly established company SWORC A/S has signed with Tuco ApS to begin construction of the first of its special purpose shallow water oil recovery vessels aptly dubbed SWORC.

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Neuer ConRo-Typ für NSCSA

Article from Deutsche Schiffarhrts-zeitung THB Täglicher Hafenbericht.

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Fair winds drive KNUD E. HANSEN forward

The long established Danish Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering consultancy, KNUD E. HANSEN, is again setting sail with fair winds in the offshore wind energy sector.

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KNUD E. HANSEN designs Ro-Con vessel for Saudi Arabia

Article from the Danish Martime Magazine Søfart.

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Danish Naval Architecture Company, KNUD E. HANSEN, behind the design of new RoCon vessels for Saudi Arabia

On March 6, 2011, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) signed a build contract with Hyundai MIPO, South Korea, for four new RoCon vessels with the option for further two vessels.

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Endnu et installationsfartøj til Swire Blue Ocean

Swire Blue Ocean har nu to installationsskibe-ordrer hos Samsung.

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KNUD E. HANSEN is designing the next generation of ferries for NEL Lines in Greece

NEL is planning a new increase in share capital, while its ten-year plan includes building of six vessels.

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KNUD E. HANSEN established a US subsidiary in Fort Lauderdale

KNUD E. HANSEN, the Danish design consultancy specializing in the cruise and ferry market, established a US subsidiary in Fort Lauderdale.

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Opening of US office

Leading Design Consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN of Denmark announces the establishment of a subsidiary company, KNUD E. HANSEN USA L.L.C., located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

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Rather two ladies than a sea of KEH men

To damer frem for et have a KEH-mænd

Article from Søfart 8. Oktober 2010.

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Mette and Ellen received prizes of diligence from the Queen

Der var flidsmedaljer fra dronnigen til Mette og Ellen

Article from Helsingør Dagblad 5. Oktober 2010.

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Opkøb løftede dansk mølle-projekt

Article from Søfart 10. September 2010.

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New Danish windmill installation vessel

Article from Søfart 13. August 2010.

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Elsinore firm expands in Australia

Artikel fra Helsingør Dagblad 14/7-2010.

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KNUD E. HANSEN in Transatlantic cooperation

Article from ON/OFF News July 2010.

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Opening of Australian office

KNUD E. HANSEN establishes Australian office.

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KNUD E. HANSEN in alliance with the American

KNUD E. HANSEN in alliance with the Americans

Artikel fra Helsingør Dagblad nr.97.

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Interview with Finn Wollesen

Article from Cruise & Ferry Info no.5.

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Agreement with Zentech

KNUD E. HANSEN and Zentech Announce Working Agreement.

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Naval architects embarked on offshore industry

Article from ON/OFF News 2010.

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Great demand for ship design during the crisis

Artikel fra Børsen tirsdag 23-02-2010.

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SWORC olieopsamlingsfartøj

Artikel fra Søfart nr.50.

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New vessel for collecting oil on low water

Article from Maritime Danmark.

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New ground-breaking enviromental ship developed by Elsinore firm

Article from Helsingør Dagblad.

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New ground-breaking enviromental ship

The newly started Danish firm, SWORC A/S, has developed a unique boat specialized in cleaning up oil spills along the coasts and in shallow areas.

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Minister of Taxation learned a lesson

Skatteminister fik skideballe

Mangel på arbejdskraft i det Maritime Danmark.

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Helsingør og Hillerød har spildt tiden med at bekrige hinanden

Article from Helsingør Dagblad. Original title: “Helsingør og Hillerød har spildt tiden med at bekrige hinanden”

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Hans receives visit from Tax Kristian

Om Lundegaarden

Article from Helsingør Dagblad. Original title: “Hans får besøg af Kristian-Skat”

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KNUD E. HANSEN moves to new domicile

Article from ON/OFF News no.18.

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International naval architect firm settles in Elsinore

Article from Helsingør Dagblad. Original title: “Internationalt skibsdesigner firma slår sig ned i Helsingør”

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Celebration of new office “Lundegaarden” in Elsinore

On June 12, 2009, KNUD E. HANSEN celebrated the opening of their new office at Lundegaarden in Elsinore, Denmark.

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Installation vessel designed for future windmills

Article from Søfart no.22. Original title: “Installationsskib designet til fremtidens vindmøller”

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wave energy

Wave energy in great amounts – but difficult to exploit

Article from Søfart no.22. Original title: “Bølgeenergi i mængder – men vanskelig at udnytte”

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Skibsartiketer ind på Lundegaarden

Article from Lokalavisen Nordsjælland June 2009.

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Bigger wind comes out of Blue

Article from The Naval Architect April 2009.

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Work on new office in progress

Work on new office in progress.

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Offshore focus resulted in progress

Article from ON/OFF Yearbook – Offshore Industry in Denmark 2009

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CLIPPER POINT: Huelva’s new ferry for Northern Ireland link

Article from Significant Ships of 2008.

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Fishery Inspection Vessel will be operational this summer

Fiskeriinspektionsskib er operativt til sommer

Article from Fyns Amts Avis.

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New Danish Fishery Inspection Vessel

New Danish Fishery Inspection Vessel.

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Funen ferry Langeland

Fynske færger i flotte former

Article from Fyns Amts Avis.

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Future concept vessels for Danish Yacht

KNUD E. HANSEN is currently assisting Danish Yacht with their present new build and future concept vessels.

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New headquarters in Elsinore

KNUD E. HANSEN has asked the award-winning architect studio, Steen Friis Design, to develop a functional and contemporary interior design for their new headquarters in Elsinore.

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Clipper Pennant Launched at Seville Shipyard

CLIPPER PENNANT Launched at Seville Shipyard

The fourth and final RoRo vessel for Seatruck Ferries, MV Clipper Pennant, was launched from Asitlleros de Sevilla on Wednesday October 15, 2008.

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Basic Design for Astilleros MCIES

New order, Basic Design for Astilleros MCIES

The order is for the Basic Design of a double-ended ferry for Ven-Trafiken and includes further detailing of the hull structure, machinery, stability and HVAC.

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KNUD E. HANSEN opens office in Greece

KNUD E. HANSEN has today opened an office in Piraeus, Greece.

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I Helsingør passer vi ind

Article from Politiken og Helsingør Dagblad.

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Innovative ship design and firm expansion plans

Article from “SMM 2008”.

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Krydstogtsevolution på niveau med fremtidsvisio

To måneder efter at Royal Caribbean International tog levering af den tredje og sidste nybygning i ”Ultra Voyager-klassen” – verdens hidtil største krydstogtskibe.

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Nyt rederi satser på havvindmøller

Article from Søfart 13 juni 2008 / Nr.24-25.

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Fleet Renewal Analysis and Business Plan Support

Fleet Renewal Analysis and Business Plan Support

Marine Atlantic Inc. of Canada has selected KNUD E. HANSEN to provide a Fleet Renewal Analysis and Business Plan Support as well as a Vessel Refit Specification for two of their vessels.

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Clipper Point Arrival

On March 18, 2008 MV Clipper Point left Astilleros de Huelva heading for her new home on the Heysham-Warrenpoint route.

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Siluna ACE baptized

Naming ceremony for “Siluna ACE” (Danish article).

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Vi vil så gerne blive i Helsingør!

KEH design from year 1945 (Danish article).

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KNUD E. HANSEN passengerships Book review

KNUD E. HANSEN’s passengerships – Bogomtale

Article from Søfart.

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KNUD E. HANSEN viser vejen

Article from Helsingør Dagblad.

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KNUD E. HANSEN moves to Elsinore

KNUD E. HANSEN was founded 70 years ago by the engineer of same name from Elsinore Shipyard, and soon his company comes back to Elsinore.

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Conceptual design and complete basic design for shipyard of Simara Ace and Siluna Ace

SIMARA ACE was delivered to ACE Link

The naming ceremony took place in the harbour of Helsingborg on 29 November, 2007.

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SIMARA ACE was delivered to ACE Link A/S

The first of the twin Route Yachts SIMARA ACE was delivered to ACE LINK A/S this month.

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70th anniversary

Celebration of KNUD E. HANSEN’ 70th Anniversary November 2, 2007.

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Book “Ship Design Through Seven Decades”

The KNUD E. HANSEN book “Ship Design Through Seven Decades” has come out November 2, 2007.

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Lengthening of M/V Stena Britannica

Having completed the Basic Design on behalf of the Owner, StenaRoRo, KNUD E. HANSEN was contracted by Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, to undertake the Detailed Design package which included all construction drawings required for the installation of the 2200 t midbody section of 29.25 m length.

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Knud E. Hansen wins ShipPax design award

KNUD E. HANSEN wins ShipPax design award for Ferry Design

KNUD E. HANSEN was in conjunction with the Ferry Shipping Conference 06 announced as the winner of the ShipPax Award in the category “Outstanding Ferry Exterior”.

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