Dr. Stephen Payne, OBE, Chief Naval Architect – CUNARD
On the occasion of the Queen Mary 2’s 10th anniversary of her delivery from STX Europe, CUNARD Line’s Chief Naval Architect Dr. Stephen Payne, OBE narrates an inside look at her design and construction.
He notes that although this vessel carries passengers on long ocean voyages in luxury, she is not a cruise ship, but rather a purpose-designed liner capable of criss-crossing across the Atlantic Ocean quickly and safely in all weather conditions.
Kind of makes you want to hop on board and sail across the Atlantic now doesn’t it?
Are you a naval architect? Create a profile on gCaptain’s job board HERE, or browse the latest jobs.
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 108,819 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
The sound of hammer blows and welding drifted from the Skaramangas Shipyard near Athens last month as workers repaired the bow of a large tanker, while other vessels waited to be fixed in a dry dock nearby.
A.P. Moller-Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen India’s position in the global maritime sector, marking a significant step toward the country’s...
Evergreen is to spend more than $3bn on another series of 24,000 teu ultra-large containerships.
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 108,819 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
