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Expert Views

Manufacturers and suppliers globally have both knowledge and expertise in abundance. They share their experience and opinion on regulatory and performance-related topics here.

Reduce uncertainty with reliable custody transfer measurements.

15 May 2023by Jan Wallberg, Sr. Business Development Manager, Emerson : Tom Josefsson, Solutions Manager, Emerson

The Importance of Calibration to a Traceable Standard in Custody Transfer Measurement Systems onboard LNG Carriers

LNG

High Seas Treaty delivers more questions than answers for maritime operators Sponsored by OneOcean

09 May 2023

On 4 March, UN negotiators agreed the first ever treaty to protect the world’s oceans that lie outside national boundaries. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, known as the High Seas Treaty, will inevitably have implications for international shipping, but exactly what those implications will be is unclear.

Ballast Water Management Systems Regulations & Compliance

Palfinger introduces new offshore passenger transfer system Sponsored by PALFINGER

03 May 2023

PALFINGER MARINE is currently updating their state-of-the-art transportation system for the maritime and offshore industry – the Offshore Passenger Transfer System (OPTS). At Nor-Shipping 2023, PALFINGER MARINE will showcase a model of this technology for the first time.

Safety & Incidents

Port-IT successfully implements Network Detection & Response on the N-Sea Pathfinder Sponsored by PORT-IT

13 Apr 2023

Network Detection and Response (NDR) is a security solution used to detect and prevent malicious network activity, investigate and perform forensics to determine root cause, and then respond and mitigate.

Cyber Security

Chris-Marine helps prolong the lifetime of cylinder liners Sponsored by Chris-Marine

12 Apr 2023

Following the introduction of the low-S legislation, many shipping companies are facing huge challenges with the condition of their cylinder liners. They report increased liner wear and piston ring wear, which of course is of concern when it comes to liner life expectancy.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Vessel Maintenance

Metalcolour offers quick access to product samples Sponsored by Metalcolour

28 Mar 2023

The majority of Metalcolour’s projects begin with sending product samples either directly to the manufacturer or designers and architects.

Shipbuilding & Design

A mooring line for all seasons – Dyneema® SK78 fiber is impervious to temperature Sponsored by Dyneema

13 Mar 2023

As MEG4 points out, “mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.”

Regulations & Compliance

Mooring lines: avoiding the dangers of creep Sponsored by Dyneema

13 Feb 2023

The mooring of a ship has always been one of the most important functions of all-round seamanship

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

How to become IMO 2021 compliant and protect your ship against cybercrime Sponsored by PORT-IT

07 Feb 2023

With the increase of digital traffic and high-speed Internet, hacking a maritime network is becoming increasingly more attractive to cyber criminals, with all the consequences that this entails. In the event of an infection, ships can get stuck in port

Cyber Security

Acceleration monitoring system ACCOMOS as key for predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for large engines Sponsored by Schaller Automation

03 Jan 2023

By installing ACCOMOS, Schaller contributes to the preventive and predictive maintenance services for large engines and any rotating machinery.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

These mooring lines fight abrasion with all of their fiber Sponsored by Dyneema

04 Dec 2022

The mooring of a big ship has always been one of the most important functions of all-round seamanship, but now there’s mounting regulatory pressure to make the process safer, faster and – critically – more reliable following too many incidents of vessels

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

The Hidden ROI of Ship Routing Services Sponsored by StormGeo

28 Nov 2022by Rolf Reksten

Optimal ship routing can provide measurable value to a business by making savings related to time and fuel expenditure. For example, the IMO has publicly stated that weather routing saves at least 3% fuel consumption, not including time savings. For some vessels, such as container ships, that number can be as high as 10%.

Digitalisation Navigation

Opinion

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions LNG LNG Shipping & Terminals

Real-world study advances methane emissions abatement

12 May 2023by John Snyder

Data-driven decisions provided by real-world studies are more important than ever in offering science-based insight to guide action on how to improve LNG shipping’s environmental performance

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Getting back on track towards decarbonisation

05 May 2023by John Snyder

Hybrid Propulsion LNG as a fuel Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion

The future looks good for cruise

04 May 2023by Rebecca Moore

Container Shipping & Trade Container Ships Fuels & Lubricants Methanol

Why methanol is the choice for box ship industry

02 May 2023by Rebecca Moore

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation Projects

‘Give us the tools to do the job’

02 May 2023by David Foxwell

Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage

Accelerating the rollout of future technology

30 Apr 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Fuels & Lubricants LNG LNG as a fuel LNG Shipping & Terminals Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Rehashing flawed arguments delays shipping’s decarbonisation efforts

26 Apr 2023by Peter Keller

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Limiting engine power to meet EEXI requirements: considerations and challenges

24 Apr 2023by Andreas Symeonidis

Cruise Ships Ferries Interiors & Interior Design Passenger Ship Interiors & Refurbishment Review Shipbuilding & Design

Strong orderbook, soaring passenger volumes positives for cruise interiors sector

14 Apr 2023by Rebecca Moore

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TUGTECHNOLOGY '23

22 May 2023

Rotterdam

The industry’s premier technical gathering. This two-day conference, exhibition and awards alternates on a bi-annual basis with The International Tug & Salvage Conference, Exhibition & Awards, and has been the industry’s must-attend event.

Ballast Water Webinar Week

30 May 2023

BST - ONLINE

Riviera’s Ballast Water Webinar Week will focus on BWMS legislation in North America as well as service agreements and how to replace a failed or out-of-specification BWMS

Container Shipping & Trade Webinar Week

30 May 2023

Riviera’s Container Shipping & Trade Webinar Week will focus on LNG and methanol as marine fuels and shore power for box ships. Each free 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum

01 Jun 2023

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

Sustainability

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