Maritime Innovations & The Future of Ship Design with Finn Wollesen | Yachting USA
Feb 18, 11:09 AM
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What’s next for ship design and maritime innovation? In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Finn Wollesen, Managing Director of KNUD E. HANSEN, a naval architecture firm owned by Damen Maritime Ventures, to explore the cutting edge of naval architecture, shipbuilding, and green energy solutions.
From automation in shipping to zero-emission ports, Finn shares insights from his extensive maritime career—starting from commercial vessels to leading one of the world’s top ship design firms. The discussion covers the global reach of KNUD E. HANSEN, including their U.S., Danish, and Spanish offices, and dives into how naval architects are bridging the gap between commercial and yachting sectors.
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The evolution of ship design and future maritime technology
✅ The role of green energy & zero-emission ports in sustainability
✅ Challenges & innovations shaping modern shipbuilding
✅ Hybrid yacht technology and its impact on the superyacht industry
✅ The decline of North American shipyards and efforts to revive them
✅ Opportunities in Latin American shipbuilding
✅ The future of luxury and expedition cruise vessels
Listen now to explore the future of shipbuilding, naval architecture, and sustainable maritime solutions!
To contact Finn Wollesen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-wollesen-95b73450/
For KNUD E. HANSEN:
knudehansen.com
@KNUD E. HANSEN A/S - Facebook
@KNUD E. HANSEN - LinkedIn
@KNUDEHANSENAS - X
@KNUD E. HANSEN - YouTube
Proudly Sponsored by Engineered Yacht Solutions:
eyswelding.com
@EYSwelding - Facebook
@eyswelding - Instagram
@Engineered Yacht Solutions, INC - LinkedIn
To contact Rick Thomas:
Email: Rick@rt-yd.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🔔 Subscribe to Yachting International Radio for more exclusive maritime insights!
#MaritimeInnovation #ShipDesign #GreenEnergySolutions #NavalArchitecture #SuperyachtTechnology #YachtingUSA #YachtingInternationalRadio
From automation in shipping to zero-emission ports, Finn shares insights from his extensive maritime career—starting from commercial vessels to leading one of the world’s top ship design firms. The discussion covers the global reach of KNUD E. HANSEN, including their U.S., Danish, and Spanish offices, and dives into how naval architects are bridging the gap between commercial and yachting sectors.
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The evolution of ship design and future maritime technology
✅ The role of green energy & zero-emission ports in sustainability
✅ Challenges & innovations shaping modern shipbuilding
✅ Hybrid yacht technology and its impact on the superyacht industry
✅ The decline of North American shipyards and efforts to revive them
✅ Opportunities in Latin American shipbuilding
✅ The future of luxury and expedition cruise vessels
Listen now to explore the future of shipbuilding, naval architecture, and sustainable maritime solutions!
To contact Finn Wollesen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-wollesen-95b73450/
For KNUD E. HANSEN:
knudehansen.com
@KNUD E. HANSEN A/S - Facebook
@KNUD E. HANSEN - LinkedIn
@KNUDEHANSENAS - X
@KNUD E. HANSEN - YouTube
Proudly Sponsored by Engineered Yacht Solutions:
eyswelding.com
@EYSwelding - Facebook
@eyswelding - Instagram
@Engineered Yacht Solutions, INC - LinkedIn
To contact Rick Thomas:
Email: Rick@rt-yd.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🔔 Subscribe to Yachting International Radio for more exclusive maritime insights!
#MaritimeInnovation #ShipDesign #GreenEnergySolutions #NavalArchitecture #SuperyachtTechnology #YachtingUSA #YachtingInternationalRadio