Manufacturers and suppliers globally have both knowledge and expertise in abundance. They share their experience and opinion on regulatory and performance-related topics here.
Metalcolour has supplied Film Laminated Metal used for wet cabins, doors, walls and ceiling panels for cabins, corridors and public areas on every Icon Class vessel built to date.
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
During the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Global, Fincantieri and Viking announced the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, thanks to a revolutionary fuel cell marinized container.
"The pace of new cruise ship projects from leading cruise lines appears to be returning to roughly the same level as before the Covid pandemic," notes Metalcolour Sweden’s chairman of the board, Ingemar Forsberg
HamiltonJet, the global leader in waterjet propulsion, has launched the latest innovation in its HTX series - the HTX65. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern maritime operations, the HTX65 waterjet is an evolution in HamiltonJet’s propulsion technology.
Metalcolour recently celebrated their 50th anniversary giving them the opportunity to look back on how much they have achieved, at the same time as looking forward to how much more they want to progress.
After a period of uncertainty, the cruise industry is once again facing sunnier days and setting sail for new horizons. Moving towards new technologies that are reducing emissions through increased fuel efficiency, the use of future fuels, and digitalization of operations - always with the safety of the passenger in mind
Bühler Technologies has been at the forefront of emissions monitoring for many years. The company offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of maritime emissions monitoring, from gas sampling points to advanced conditioning and analytical systems. One of their latest innovations is the BA 3 MA gas analyser.
Glen Phua, Regional Manager, Chevron Marine Lubricants, discusses how Chevron is expanding its operations to support customers in the Asia Pacific region.
In 2025, the revision of MEPC 107(49) will commence. This regulation has been overdue for revision for more than 15 years due to the constant changes in fuels, lubricating oils, and chemicals.
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.