Italy, May 21 -- Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to engineer non-structural composite bulkheads for maritime vessels, according to Fincantieri. Teijin Automotive Technologies will lead the engineering and industrialisation work, with support from Fincantieri, as the companies target lighter ship designs and functional integration while meeting operational and safety requirements. The bulkheads will use a patented composite material developed by Italian aerospace SME Aeronautical Service. Fincantieri said the material has obtained non-combustibility certification, a key requirement for use on board maritime vessels. Fincantieri is already working with Aeronautical Service on the large-...