German navy launches SWATH research vessel

In August, the German Navy launched its new research and test vessel at the ThyssenKrupp shipyard of Nordseewerke in Emden. Named Planet, the vessel?s hull shape makes use of the SWATH technology (small waterplane area twin hull) developed by the yard. Delivery of the newbuilding is scheduled for the summer ...

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