Foreship Ltd

09/04/2026

We are proud to announce that the Foreship brand is growing stronger than ever and to introduce our new visual identity. As the next step following RINA’s acquisition in June 2025, the experts within RINA Marine Consulting and Foreship are coming together as one unified team, consolidating expertise under a single, globally recognised Foreship brand, supported by robust governance and compliance frameworks that safeguard technical independence and impartiality.

This marks the beginning of a new chapter for Foreship. We will continue to build on decades of naval architecture and marine engineering excellence, strengthening our market position and expanding our global reach, while preserving and further developing our identity as a trusted, independent technical advisor.

Read more here: https://www.foreship.com/posts/news

02/03/2026

Foreship has supported Wasaline throughout the development of the 24,300 GT passenger ferry Aurora Botnia, from concept design and newbuilding supervision to feasibility and design work for its recently completed electrification upgrade in early 2026.

For the latest project, Foreship provided the feasibility assessments, business-case modelling, and the design work needed to integrate a substantially larger battery energy storage system within existing machinery and structural arrangements.

Read more here: https://www.foreship.com/case-studies/wasaline

20/01/2026

Battery electrification is no longer a future concept – it’s the fastest route to reducing greenhouse gas emissions today.
In the Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 Whitepaper “Changing Course: Powering the Future of Vessel Operations”, Jan-Erik Räsänen explains why retrofit programs are essential for accelerating adoption across fleets. “Battery electrification is here to stay, and the focus is currently on new builds, but our belief is that we also need to see a wider adoption for existing vessels,” says Räsänen.

➡️Read the full whitepaper here: https://www.apmaritime.com/en-gb/news-and-media/Whitepaper.html
📅Register now for the upcoming APM 2026 Conference, 25-27 March, Singapore: https://www.apmaritime.com/en-gb/register.html?&T=M

The future of shipping is here. 🚢

Asia’s maritime industry is embracing cutting-edge tech to accelerate sustainability and transformation.

👉𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁.
https://www.apmaritime.com/en-gb/news-and-media/Whitepaper.html

15/01/2026

Supporting the next generation…

Foreship's summer internship program is one of our key initiatives to attract and nurture new talent in the field. Each year, students are invited to work alongside our teams, gaining hands-on experience in concept design, feasibility studies, and emerging technologies. Part of the selection process is based on the research candidates are doing into the topics shaping the future of ship design and engineering.

Julius Kuula was one of three Master’s Thesis interns this last year, and in his research paper, “Thermal energy storage in passenger vessels using phase change material”, he investigates how cruise ships can utilize the surplus waste heat generated during sailing.

➡️Read the article here: https://www.foreship.com/posts/foreship-intern-investigates-role-of-thermal-energy-storage-in-cleaner-cruising

18/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, partners, and friends for your trust and collaboration throughout the year, and for supporting us as we embarked on an exciting new journey by joining the RINA family.

In the spirit of the season, we’re proud to support the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) and their mission to safeguard the Baltic Sea’s ecosystems, close to our home and our hearts, and a true reflection of our dedication to sustainability and innovation at sea.

Thank you for navigating another remarkable year with us. Wishing you and your loved ones peaceful holidays and a prosperous New Year!

Learn more about BSAG’s mission: https://www.bsag.fi/en/home/

04/12/2025

Some impressions from Marintec China, where Joonatan Haukilehto presented “Cruise Ship Optimization – Examples on design considerations, structural & stability, energy efficiency and future fuels” at one of the region’s most influential maritime exhibitions.

A big thanks to RINA for giving us the opportunity to showcase Foreship’s expertise in cruise ship design. It was a pleasure to connect with so many new partners and clients.

📍 Visit us at the RINA stand, booth N3A1A.

24/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the University of Southampton’s Engineering & Physical Sciences Autumn Careers Fair 2025.
We were pleased to engage with a large number of students and look forward to following up with several promising candidates.

Special thanks to James Blackwood from RINA, Shaun White, and our interns Michael Chater and Silas Meredith for sharing their placement experiences with Foreship. Their testimonials highlighted the strength of our UK talent pipeline and the opportunities we offer in the maritime sector.

17/10/2025

We’re proud to be part of the visionary transformation of M/S Alfågeln into a modern, fully electric, zero-emission vessel—an initiative led by AxFerries and FinFerries, with design support from our team at Foreship.

With battery technology optimized for short routes, Alfågeln will be able to operate without emissions and with significantly lower noise levels, improving both environmental performance and the passenger experience.

Read more about it here: https://www.sjofart.ax/nyheter/sa-kan-alfageln-bli-storre-och-eldriven/

15/10/2025

Last Wednesday, Jonny Berglund and Michael Chater participated in the University of Strathclyde’s NAOME Careers Fair 2025. It was a busy and productive day, connecting with future talent in naval architecture and marine engineering.

Thanks to everyone who visited our stand — and to the organizers for a fantastic event!

25/09/2025

⚓Today, we join the International Maritime Organization - IMO and the global maritime community in celebrating World Maritime Day 2025.

This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, highlights the ocean’s vital role in the global economy, with over 80% of world trade transported by sea. The ocean is a source of jobs and food for millions of people, a home for countless marine species, and a regulator of the planet's climate, mitigating the impacts of climate change.
As the largest sector operating in the ocean space, shipping has a central role in protecting the marine environment and managing ocean resources responsibly.
We believe that safeguarding the ocean is not just a responsibility — it’s an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and lead the change toward a more sustainable future.

➡️Learn more here: https://www.imo.org/en/about/events/pages/world-maritime-theme-2025.aspx

12/09/2025

Great photo from yesterday’s session “Retrofitting Existing Fleets for Energy Efficiency: Towards Net Zero” at Seatrade Cruise Europe, where our Jan-Erik Räsänen moderated this distinguished panel of experts:

Christoph Schladör (VP Decarbonisation, Carnival Maritime)
Maikel Arts (Head of Cruise, Wärtsilä Marine)
Rob Mortimer (Founder & CEO, Fuelre4m)
Dr.Jorge Antunes (Founder, CEO & Technical Director, TecnoVeritas)

The session highlighted retrofit initiatives, challenges, and innovations driving the cruise industry's journey to net-zero emissions.

Huge thanks to the panelists, the audience, and the event organizers for such an insightful discussion!