Expert Views

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.

New report finds connectivity crucial to seafarers’ future welfare needs Sponsored by Inmarsat

15 Jul 2021

Thetius report, sponsored by Inmarsat, finds digital crew welfare services will be central to shipping’s ability to deliver fairer conditions for global seafarers

A new fire fighting foam test without all the froth Sponsored by Survitec

14 Jul 2021

Testing the effectiveness of fire-fighting foam is a complicated business.

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Innovation and new approaches to BWT are thriving Sponsored by Scienco/FAST

07 Jul 2021

Even though Covid has slowed down some regulatory and compliance aspects of the ballast water treatment world, the fundamentally stronger simple innovation of a practical, no filter, certified, “in tank” BWTS is realised with Scienco/FAST’s Scienco InTank BWTS

Ballast Water Management Systems

Ballast water treatment: Why do most owners choose electro-chlorination?Sponsored by ERMA FIRST

29 Jun 2021

Compliance, operability and reducing OPEX are at the forefront of all shipowners’ minds.

Ballast Water Management Systems Regulations & Compliance

The evolution of remotely-controlled shipping Sponsored by Marlink

28 Jun 2021

The maritime industry may never achieve ‘autonomous’ shipping in the sense that the vessel makes its own decisions about the cargoes it carries and route it takes from port to port. But this does not mean that the technologies that support remotely-controlled shipping are a distant dream.

Digitalisation

Tanker tech leader: 20 years of Q88Sponsored by Q88

21 Jun 2021by Craig Jallal

Q88’s vessel-sharing solution is celebrating 20 successful years in business

Business & Finance

How cyber security can improve your marine operations Sponsored by Neptune Cyber

21 Jun 2021

An organisation that is cyber resilient is resilient overall, it stands to reason, and that’s why cyber security is great value. It really can pay for itself – especially in the marine industry.

Cyber Security

Digitization brings proactive monitoring and 24/7 operation Sponsored by Ecospray

09 Jun 2021

Ecospray introduces One, the new cloud digital solution, recently designed and developed to provide a new range of services to customers.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Bridging the gap between safety and change

08 Jun 2021by Craig Jallal

In this podcast interview with Tanker Shipping & Trade editor Craig Jallal, DNV’s principal consultant in human factors, safety, risk & reliability, Fenna van de Merwe explains the processes required, as detailed in her whitepaper, Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation.

Safety & Incidents

How hull coatings saved almost $1million in just 2 years Sponsored by Hempel

03 Jun 2021

Fuel efficiency has long been high on the agenda for shipowners and operators worldwide but never more so than now. Shipping has evolved considerably over the last 10 years with a greater emphasis on efficient and sustainable operations, and every player in the maritime supply chain has a role to play.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Schaller Automation launches selective methane monitoring system for marine engines, GasMOS

27 May 2021

Schaller Automation, the market-leading supplier of oil mist detection systems on large diesel, gas and dual-fuel engines, is launching a new sensor for real-time monitoring of methane concentrations in the crankcase

Fuels & Lubricants

Your Connection to the Future – Geislinger Digital Services Sponsored by Geislinger GmbH

20 May 2021

By combining the new version of the monitoring system GMS MK 6 with digital services Geislinger has created an artificial supported analytics platform that improves reliability and safety for the whole powertrain.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Opinion

Accidents Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Safety & Incidents Tugs / Workboats

A reprieve for LOF, but with a sting

02 Aug 2021by Martyn Wingrove

Finally, sense returned and Lloyd’s reconfirmed its commitment to salvage arbitration and its open form LOF salvage contracts

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Vessels Shipbuilding & Design

Work needed to ensure green industry can use green vessels

30 Jul 2021by David Foxwell

Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning

Smart navigation must not jeopardise safety

29 Jul 2021by Martyn Wingrove

Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Vessels Regulations & Compliance

Jones Act inflicts costly burden on US offshore wind

28 Jul 2021by Colin Grabow

Business & Finance Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Benefits of ASG and LOF salvage service agreements

28 Jul 2021by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuel Cells Fuels & Lubricants hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Tugs / Workboats

Methanol is the most effective route to zero-carbon inland shipping

27 Jul 2021by Stuart Crawford

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Dry Cargo Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance Shipping

Getting the balance right on shipping’s GHG emissions reductions

26 Jul 2021by David Jordan and Will Fray

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance COVID-19 Industry Leaders Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Industry Leaders rise up to tackle shipping’s key issues

14 Jul 2021by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance COVID-19 Cruise Ships Passenger Ship Technology

Will the cruise market see a swift return to health?

13 Jul 2021by Niklas Carlen

Events

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LNG Shipping & Terminals Webinar Week

03 Aug 2021

BST - ONLINE

LNG Shipping & Terminals Webinar Week will focus on FSRUs, loading arms and hoses and bunker safety. Each free, 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

LPG Shipping & Terminals Webinar Week

03 Aug 2021

BST - ONLINE

LPG Shipping & Terminals Webinar Week will focus on cargo handling and safe transfer operations, VLEC design and LPG bunkering. Each free, 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

09 Aug 2021

BST - ONLINE

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week will focus on fuel monitoring, AI, data and decarbonisation and smart maintenance. Each free, 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

Carbon Capture & Storage Webinar Week

16 Aug 2021

BST - ONLINE

Riviera’s Carbon Capture & Storage Webinar Week will focus on large-scale CO2 shipping and terminals, safety and the pathway to new fuels. Each free, 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

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