Whitepapers

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An online research library of technical, solutions-based whitepapers, case studies and expert views from across the maritime engineering and offshore sectors that address the developments and challenges facing our industries today.

Near Shore Connectivity : Vodafone Whitepaper

21 May 2021

4G/LTE technology can never be a replacement for satellite but it has been overlooked as a complementary service that...

Communications

Why Laminated Metal Is An Excellent Choice For Cruising Ship Interiors Sponsored by Metalcolour A/S

01 Apr 2021

Film Laminated Steel and Aluminum has been used for designing and building cruising ship interiors since way back. Th...

Shipbuilding & Design

Cyber Security Requirements for IMO 2021 Sponsored by Inmarsat

24 Mar 2021

By International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution, no later than a ship’s first annual Document of Compliance a...

Cyber Security Regulations & Compliance

Electronic lookout function for increased ship safety Sponsored by ABB

08 Mar 2021

Traditionally, the navigational watch of ships consisted of the officer of the watch, the lookout and the helmsman. I...

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Commissioning sampling for ballast water treatment systems Sponsored by Alfa Laval

16 Feb 2021

Understanding the purpose and implementation.

This paper clarifies the new requirement, explaining not ...

Regulations & Compliance

New Alternatives to Online DPD Instruments for TRO Measurement in BWMS Sponsored by Halogen Systems Inc.

16 Feb 2021

Designed specifically for BWMS type applications, Halogen’s amperometric sensor is a unique combination of technologi...

Regulations & Compliance

Start Your Ballast Water Treatment Today to Reduce Operational Risks Sponsored by Wilhelmsen Ships Service

12 Feb 2021

Ballast water discharges by ships can have a negative impact on the marine environment. Today, all ships in operation...

Ballast Water Management Systems Regulations & Compliance

Improving seal reliability Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

05 Feb 2021

Ensuring the reliability of a vessel is one of the most important responsibilities of any operator, and the stern tub...

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Vessel Maintenance

EPA T4 / IMO III emissions compliance without urea after-treatment Sponsored by Wabtec

07 Jan 2021

This paper will describe Wabtec’s advanced EGR technology and detail results from independent evaluation studies comp...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Considerations when selecting a ballast water management system Sponsored by Techcross

06 Jan 2021

The IMO has adopted a greenhouse gas reduction strategy in 2018, reinforcing carbon emission regulations which aims ...

Ballast Water Management Systems Regulations & Compliance

IMO type C tank and FGSS solution for a retrofitted 10,000 TEU LNG-fuelled container ship Sponsored by C-LNG Solutions

16 Nov 2020

The investigation described in this paper indicates that the retrofit of a 10,000TEU container ship to operate on LNG...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions LNG Shipbuilding & Design

Ammonia as a marine fuel Sponsored by ABS

04 Nov 2020

This whitepaper provides information for the consideration of ammonia as a marine fuel option in both the near-term a...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Achieving digitalisation and complying with cyber security Sponsored by Marlink

04 Nov 2020

To help you assess your current digital strategy and prepare for IMO 2021 compliance, our white paper outlines the ma...

Cyber Security

Utilising smart technologies for a safer and more sustainable offshore environment Sponsored by Wärtsilä

25 Sep 2020

If we look to other industries, we can find existing technologies that could be adopted and adapted to support the of...

Offshore

Optimising the efficiency and performance of Offshore Support Vessels Sponsored by Wärtsilä

25 Sep 2020

With a smart vessel design based on Wärtsilä’s extensive industry experience and deep in-house expertise, your OSV ca...

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Smart Maintenance : Taking uptime to new heights with high quality spare parts and field services Sponsored by Wärtsilä

26 Aug 2020

Taking uptime to new heights with high quality spare parts and field services

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Quantifying the scale of the barnacle fouling problem on the global shipping fleetSponsored by I-Tech

12 Aug 2020

A vessel with 10% barnacle coverage would need a 36% shaft power increase to maintain the same speed

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Guidance Notes on Additive Manufacturing

10 Aug 2020

As standardization for AM develops, it is important to understand that the definition of a “qualified” AM
process...

Latest News

Jobs, labour, underserved communities and fishing feature heavily in New York Bight lease plan

Proposed stipulations in lease plan include prioritising union jobs and ‘ocean user engagement’ to improve communication with fishing industry

Steel-cutting marks the launch of MSC's Explora Journeys

11 Jun 2021

One owner sells ship for scrap, another starts seismic projects

11 Jun 2021

Norway to amend energy act, develop regulations to fast-track offshore wind

11 Jun 2021

Marlink expands shipboard IT management solutions

11 Jun 2021

Equinor-ESB team progressing work on nearly 5 GW of Irish offshore wind

11 Jun 2021

ASRY achieves triple compliance for recycling

11 Jun 2021

Whitepapers

Bringing predictability to turbocharger servicingSponsored by KBB

31 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

Turbocharger specialist Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH (KBB) has launched a new service that allows ...

Using the Human Performance Index to Reduce Shipping Industry Incidents

17 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

HPI is a tool for organisations to understand the attributes important to sustainable incident ...

The different Operational Performance Characteristics of Ester based lubricantsSponsored by PANOLIN

10 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

It is necessary to consider the different viscosity-temperature performance as well as the ...

Foresight review of cyber security for the Industrial IoT

08 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

Enabling safer more resilient infrastructures

Driving profitable business in the marine industrySponsored by wartsila

08 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

Learn how utilising data can support you in improving asset availability, operational reliability ...

Dynamic Positioning Failure Mode Effects Analysis Assurance Framework Risk-based Guidance

03 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a tool used by reliability engineers throughout the ...

ADERCO VLSFO Fuel Guide

18 Jun 2020by Dave Williams

Low sulphur fuels held in storage and used in the maritime world are still at risk from five key ...

The Future of Shipping : The Positive Impact of Just-In-Time Port Arrivals Sponsored by Wärtsilä

16 Jun 2020by Dave Williams

How to enable just-in-time arrivals and eliminate wasteful practises in shipping operations?

The need for innovation in antifouling coatings

10 Jun 2020by Dave Williams

Both the coatings industry and the biocide industry have been working on innovative approaches to ...

Recovering the shaftline after a grounding

08 Jun 2020by Dave Williams

Ships are incredible machines at the mercy of powerful natural forces; sometimes even the best ...

Choosing the right oil-in-water sensor technology Sponsored by Rivertrace

10 May 2020by Dave Williams

In both marine and industrial environments, choosing the wrong oil-in-water monitoring technology ...

Imagining the future of marine lubrication

05 May 2020by Dave Williams

Driven by regulatory and commercial pressure, the progression towards more efficient engines and ...

Ballast Water Management Technologies:A Comparison Between UV Based Systems& Electrochlorination Systems

04 May 2020by Dave Williams

This white paper provides an overview of the two most prominent ballast water management (BWMS) ...

Wartsila Hybrid Propulsion for RoRo/RoPax FerriesSponsored by Wartsila

27 Apr 2020by Dave Williams

Environmental considerations are, along with the need to optimise operational efficiency, high on ...

Lubricating dual-fuel auxiliary engines: a practical approach

06 Mar 2020by Dave Williams

For dual-fuel engines running primarily on distillate fuels - including marine gas oil and marine ...

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Technology Benefits

24 Feb 2020by Dave Williams

GE Transportation has been first to launch a medium-speed marine diesel engine series that is ...

Identifying VLSFO engine condition challenges

14 Jan 2020by Dave Williams

Legacy cylinder oils may not protect ship engines from the variable fuel characteristics of very ...

Wartsila Shaft Line Repair ServicesSPONSORED ARTICLE

14 Jan 2020by Dave Williams

Wärtsilä understand the importance of resolving shaft line problems as quickly as possible. That’s ...

Targets Not Included! The latest technology in local position reference sensingSPONSORED ARTICLE

12 Dec 2019by Dave Williams

SceneScan, launched in 2018, is the first laser local position reference sensor that does not ...

Inventory of Hazardous Materials: Answers to the 10 most asked questionsSPONSORED ARTICLE

18 Nov 2019by Ben Thomas

Hazardous Materials, generally found onboard ships (as part of their fixed structure or assemblies),...

Wärtsilä's state-of-the-art tail shaft alignment system can improve operational performance

31 Oct 2019by Ben Thomas

Efficiency represents a critical element in lowering operating costs and, by extension therefore, ...

Alfa Laval - Comparing UV and electrochlorination

22 Oct 2019by Ben Thomas

Today it is not uncommon for UV to be chosen in any flow range. A clear reason for this is the fact ...

An automatic test method for wax appearance temperature of VLSFOSSPONSORED ARTICLE

17 Oct 2019by Ben Thomas

Based on ASTM D5773, the technology that has been used to measure the WAT of crude oil for some ...

Selecting the right fiber for mooring lines

23 Sep 2019by Tommy Orridge

Through the creation of Dyneema® SK78, and thanks to its involvement in the development of OCIMF MEG...

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Offshore Energy Webinar Week

14 Jun 2021

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Riviera’s Offshore Energy Webinar Week focuses on different facets of the offshore support and offshore wind markets. Each free 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

ITS Salvage Webinar Week

15 Jun 2021

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Riviera’s ITS Salvage Webinar Week will focus on the salvor’s evolving role, LOF versus fixed contracts and coastal state responsibilities. Registration is free.

Ballast Water Webinar Week

22 Jun 2021

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Riviera’s Ballast Water Webinar Week will focus on retrofits, IMO MEPC 76 and resolving operational issues. Registration is free.

Maritime Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cells Webinar Week

22 Jun 2021

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Our Maritime Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cell Webinar Week will focus on adoption, decarbonisation, charging and infrastructure for maritime hybrid, electric and fuel cell propulsion systems. Each free 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.

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