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

From Energy Efficiency to Maritime Security: SMM 2026 Sets the Agenda for Shipping Sponsored by SMM

09 Jun 2026

SMM provides the ideal platform for these discussions and partnerships. From 1–4 September 2026, the organisers expect around 2,200 exhibiting companies from approximately 60 countries and around 50,000 participants from up to 120 nations. Across 90,000 square metres in 12 exhibition halls, the event will showcase the full spectrum of the global maritime industry.

Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

03 Dec 2025

Permanent magnet (PM) technology has already proven its worth across many industries – from renewable energy to electric transportation. But in the maritime sector, it is only in recent years that its full potential has begun to unfold.

Propulsion

40 Years of Dedication. 40 Years of Reliability.Sponsored by KET Marine

09 Oct 2025

Over the past four decades, KET Marine has grown, evolved, and earned a worldwide reputation for reliability in purifier performance.

Equipment & Services

Enhancing passage planning & compliance efficiency with OneOcean 25 Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register OneOcean

19 May 2025

Achieving effective and compliant passage planning requires strong data preparation, seamless data sharing, and a clear understanding of procedures, routes and regulations at both ship and shore level

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

ASRY Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Practices Sponsored by Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard

24 Mar 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), Arabian Gulf’s Leading Maritime Hub, is leading efforts in environmentally responsible ship recycling and green practices.

Ship Recycling

The Nautical Institute introduces its free new training standard for alternative fuels Sponsored by The Nautical Institute

13 Nov 2024

The Nautical Institute announces the release of its new training standard for alternative fuels. This standard, available free of charge, underscores the Institute’s commitment to its work as an educational charity dedicated to the safety of seafarers.

Fuels & Lubricants

Understanding the impact of environmental areas on maritime operations Sponsored by LR One Ocean

11 Nov 2024

Shipping and cruise companies operate across multiple jurisdictions, each with their own environmental regulations, which are continuously updated. These rules encompass various environmental areas defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, or MARPOL, which governs pollution control in maritime environments.

Regulations & Compliance

The Essential Role of Compressor Oils in the Maritime Industry Sponsored by Wilhelmsen

30 Aug 2024

Understanding the characteristics, challenges, and maintenance requirements of compressor oils is crucial for optimal performance and compliance with environmental regulations.

Equipment & Services

Human Energy: Chevron’s Glen Phua on the importance of Asia Pacific as global shipping hub Sponsored by Chevron Marine Products

14 Aug 2024

Glen Phua, Regional Manager, Chevron Marine Lubricants, discusses how Chevron is expanding its operations to support customers in the Asia Pacific region.

Fuels & Lubricants

Chris-Marine demonstrates its new cutting-edge performance & emissions monitoring solution at SMM 2024 in Hamburg Sponsored by Chris Marine

07 Aug 2024

Chris-Marine will exhibit at SMM 2024 in Hamburg from September 3 to 6. Visitors are welcome to meet with our experts in booth A3.402. This year, we will not only exhibit a selection of our engine monitoring and maintenance equipment, but for the first time also showcase our new cutting-edge performance & emissions monitoring solution, Trust-Ocean!

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

Driving efficiency and trust: DNV’s Emissions Connect in the new EU ETS landscapeSponsored by DNV

25 Jun 2024

DNV’s Emissions Connect – launched in April 2023 – provides independent third-party, real-time verification of emissions data through a user-friendly online platform. The service also functions as a decision support system for users and – critically – provides data management support, helping users to integrate emissions data into their wider operations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels: preventing torsional vibration issues Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

04 Jun 2024

As the international, EU and the United States emissions regulations tighten, vessel owners and operators are turning to new, more efficient engine and hybrid propulsion system designs and exploring the use of greener alternative fuels.

While aimed at lowering fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, these technologies could potentially generate torsional vibration issues—a costly repair and maintenance problem for vessel operators.

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

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Methanol and Ethanol Dual Fuel Conversion Solution Sponsored by MaK

From Energy Efficiency to Maritime Security: SMM 2026 Sets the Agenda for Shipping Sponsored by SMM

Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

40 Years of Dedication. 40 Years of Reliability.Sponsored by KET Marine

Enhancing passage planning & compliance efficiency with OneOcean 25 Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register OneOcean

ASRY Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Practices Sponsored by Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard

The Nautical Institute introduces its free new training standard for alternative fuels Sponsored by The Nautical Institute

Understanding the impact of environmental areas on maritime operations Sponsored by LR One Ocean

The Essential Role of Compressor Oils in the Maritime Industry Sponsored by Wilhelmsen

Human Energy: Chevron’s Glen Phua on the importance of Asia Pacific as global shipping hub Sponsored by Chevron Marine Products

Chris-Marine demonstrates its new cutting-edge performance & emissions monitoring solution at SMM 2024 in Hamburg Sponsored by Chris Marine

Driving efficiency and trust: DNV’s Emissions Connect in the new EU ETS landscapeSponsored by DNV

Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels: preventing torsional vibration issues Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

Opinion

AI will be a gamechanger for tugs, salvage

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

The strait that changed everything

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

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