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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.

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

Retrofits and upgrades: the pragmatic choice for today’s fleet Sponsored by WIN GD

15 Oct 2025

WinGD’s dual-fuel ready diesel X-Engines can be converted to dual fuel when the shipowner makes the decision to opt for a greener fuel, be it LNG, methanol or ammonia.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions 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

Human Energy: Ayten Yavuz and Sotiris Meklis discuss Chevron’s latest innovations in marine lubricants and finding work-life balance Sponsored by Chevron Marine Lubricants

09 Sep 2025

Highlighting the power of partnerships and innovation, Ayten Yavuz and Sotiris Meklis share how Chevron is developing practical solutions to help overcome marine supply challenges.

Fuels & Lubricants

Decarbonisation by design: a ship designer’s perspective

17 Jul 2025

C-Job Naval Architects chief executive Job Volwater and CFO Basjan Faber provide valuable insight by discussing the considerations when designing a vessel to use low- and zero-carbon fuels hydrogen, ammonia and methanol.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

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

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Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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

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®

Retrofits and upgrades: the pragmatic choice for today’s fleet Sponsored by WIN GD

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

Human Energy: Ayten Yavuz and Sotiris Meklis discuss Chevron’s latest innovations in marine lubricants and finding work-life balance Sponsored by Chevron Marine Lubricants

Decarbonisation by design: a ship designer’s perspective

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

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

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

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