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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.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Laser alignment at sea: modular measurement systems for modern shipyards Sponsored by Easy-Laser

25 Jun 2026

As vessels become more complex and uptime expectations increase, alignment practices are moving from corrective maintenance toward preventive quality control.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

Why energy efficiency is becoming shipping’s most important competitive advantage Sponsored by SMM

13 May 2026

How SMM 2026 in Hamburg will showcase solutions for efficiency, decarbonisation and resilience

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

Stern roller conversion highlights value of Thordon water-lubricated bearings Sponsored by Thordon Bearings

13 Jan 2026

UAE-based vessel operator minimises downtime following stern roller failure, swapping bronze with Thordon SXL water-lubricated bearing during three-day conversion

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Improving fleet utilization and reducing costs through AI-powered scheduling Sponsored by Seaber

30 Oct 2025

A tanker operator approached Seaber with a challenge that resonates across the maritime industry: their voyage planning and fleet optimization processes were entirely VMS and spreadsheet-based, like for many shipowners and charterers in the bulk, tanker and breakbulk industry.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Navigating the Future of Sustainable Hybrid Marine Propulsion Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

15 Jul 2025by Former Member

Optimizing hybrid propulsion systems requires sophisticated monitoring and control systems

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Best practices for routine inspection of the drivetrain to ensure smooth dry-dock maintenance cycles Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

27 Jun 2025by John Snyder

Regal Rexnord power transmission expert Bob Lennon shares his insights on best practices for MRO of your vessel’s drivetrain components

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

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

Chris-Marine Safeguards Dual Fuel Engine Performance by Setting the Standard in Fuel System Testing Sponsored by Chris Marine

06 May 2025

Failure to detect and address early signs of wear or misalignment in components like fuel injectors, pumps, and valves can lead to engine damage requiring expensive overhauls or replacements

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants

Navigating Green Waters: The Marine Shift from Diesel to Sustainable Solutions Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

04 Dec 2024

The shift towards electric and hybrid propulsion systems introduces new technical challenges, particularly in torsional vibration management. Integrating electric motors with traditional internal combustion engines complicates the propulsion system.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Proactive biofouling management and its impact on efficiency and sustainability Sponsored by Cathelco

08 Oct 2024

As the maritime industry faces tightening emissions regulations, fuel-saving technologies are more critical than ever. One such technology is ultrasonic antifouling, which not only improves fuel efficiency but also aligns with global sustainability goals by preventing biofouling at the source.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Righting the Ship: Preventing Torsional Vibration Issues in Modern Marine Propulsion Systems Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

12 Jun 2024by Former Member

, torsional vibration is the “twisting” movement of the rotating shafts that connect the various pieces of equipment in a drivetrain

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance 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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How design flexibility is reshaping the ship engine market.Sponsored by Win GD

Laser alignment at sea: modular measurement systems for modern shipyards Sponsored by Easy-Laser

Why energy efficiency is becoming shipping’s most important competitive advantage Sponsored by SMM

Stern roller conversion highlights value of Thordon water-lubricated bearings Sponsored by Thordon Bearings

Improving fleet utilization and reducing costs through AI-powered scheduling Sponsored by Seaber

Navigating the Future of Sustainable Hybrid Marine Propulsion Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

Best practices for routine inspection of the drivetrain to ensure smooth dry-dock maintenance cycles Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

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

Chris-Marine Safeguards Dual Fuel Engine Performance by Setting the Standard in Fuel System Testing Sponsored by Chris Marine

Navigating Green Waters: The Marine Shift from Diesel to Sustainable Solutions Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

Proactive biofouling management and its impact on efficiency and sustainability Sponsored by Cathelco

Righting the Ship: Preventing Torsional Vibration Issues in Modern Marine Propulsion Systems Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

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

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The strait that changed everything

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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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