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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.

How design flexibility is reshaping the ship engine market.Sponsored by Win GD

07 Jul 2026

Shifting fuel strategies, regulatory uncertainty and evolving owner priorities are reshaping what shipyards and operators value most in engine selection, says Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD.

Propulsion

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

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.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Digitalisation

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

Baudouin Power Solutions for Tug & Salvage Operations Sponsored by Baudouin

30 Apr 2026

In tug and salvage operations, success depends on fast response, dependable power and the ability to perform under constant heavy loads. Baudouin marine engines are designed for these demanding duties, supporting operators in some of the toughest working environments at sea.

Propulsion

Cat C32B marine engine: Mastering America's Waterways Sponsored by Caterpillar

16 Mar 2026

Built with enhanced durability that towboat operators need, the Cat C32B marine engine has high power density and increases TBO by up to 50% in certain operating conditions

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

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

New Business Manager Appointed at Marketing in Maritime Sponsored by Marketing in Maritime

19 Nov 2025by Dave Williams

Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking and development community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed Kae-Ley Brann to a new role of Business Manager.

Business & Finance

Permanent magnet technology: a decade of smarter power at sea Sponsored by The Switch

12 Nov 2025

Over the past ten years, PM shaft generators have moved from a concept to a proven technology, delivering both fuel savings and reduced emissions across hundreds of vessels worldwide

Propulsion

Baudouin: Genuine Marine Engines Made for World-Class Vessels Sponsored by Baudouin

10 Nov 2025

For over a century, Baudouin has been powering the global maritime industry with engines built on reliability, endurance, and innovation. Founded in 1918 in France, the company has become a trusted partner for shipyards and operators worldwide, providing propulsion and auxiliary solutions designed to perform in the most demanding environments.

Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Decarbonizing Maritime Operations: How Trust-Ocean® by Chris-Marine® helps you achieve CII Compliance Sponsored by Chris Marine®

29 Oct 2025

Trust-Ocean by Chris-Marine equips ship operators with a performance monitoring solution that delivers the actionable insights required to track performance and emissions proactively, supporting their decarbonization objectives with confidence.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

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2-stroke Engines Alternative Fuels Fuels & Lubricants LNG as a fuel LNG Bunkering LNG Shipping & Terminals Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Naval Architecture & Ship Design New Ship Orders/Charters Propulsion Shipyards

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

Policy delays and rising compliance costs position LNG firmly as shipping’s leading pragmatic fuel of choice for decarbonisation, writes WinGD business development head, Andrea Lazzaro

Business & Finance Floating LNG Forecasts LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert

Alternative Fuels Batteries & Electrical Systems Generators Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipyards Terminals Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

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How design flexibility is reshaping the ship engine market.Sponsored by Win GD

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

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

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

Baudouin Power Solutions for Tug & Salvage Operations Sponsored by Baudouin

Cat C32B marine engine: Mastering America's Waterways Sponsored by Caterpillar

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

Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

New Business Manager Appointed at Marketing in Maritime Sponsored by Marketing in Maritime

Permanent magnet technology: a decade of smarter power at sea Sponsored by The Switch

Baudouin: Genuine Marine Engines Made for World-Class Vessels Sponsored by Baudouin

Decarbonizing Maritime Operations: How Trust-Ocean® by Chris-Marine® helps you achieve CII Compliance Sponsored by Chris Marine®

Opinion

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

Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

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