Manufacturers and suppliers globally have both knowledge and expertise in abundance. They share their experience and opinion on regulatory and performance-related topics here.
Like many other industries, the marine sector is also adapting to increasing demands for sustainability and reduced climate impact. At Metalcolour Sweden, a significant rise in customer demand has not yet become evident, but the company is well prepared.
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.
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.
Interest in products with a lower climate impact for cruise ship interiors is increasing, both in newbuild and refurbishing projects. For Metalcolour, this development is expected, and the company is well positioned to meet these needs as they arise.
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.
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.
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
Metalcolour has been entrusted to deliver approximately 200,000 square meters of Film Laminated Steel for interiors including cabins, corridors, wet rooms, and doors for the Disney Destiny
On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss the challenges facing current and future seafarers with Chuck Kemper, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Jennifer Harrison, ABS Senior Director of Learning Strategy, and host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media.