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.

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 ...

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...

Bringing predictability to turbocharger servicingSponsored by KBB

31 Jul 2020

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

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

Using the Human Performance Index to Reduce Shipping Industry Incidents

17 Jul 2020

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

Safety & Incidents

The different Operational Performance Characteristics of Ester based lubricantsSponsored by PANOLIN

10 Jul 2020

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

Fuels & Lubricants

Foresight review of cyber security for the Industrial IoT

08 Jul 2020

Enabling safer more resilient infrastructures

Cyber Security Digitalisation

Driving profitable business in the marine industrySponsored by wartsila

08 Jul 2020

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

Business & Finance Cyber Security Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

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

03 Jul 2020

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

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

ADERCO VLSFO Fuel Guide

18 Jun 2020

Low sulphur fuels held in storage and used in the maritime world are still at risk from five key issues, which is fur...

Fuels & Lubricants

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

16 Jun 2020

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

Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals

Latest News

Norwegian owners secure Africa and North Sea subsea contracts

Subsea 7, Solstad Offshore and Havila Shipping have announced contract awards and vessel charters

Sea-Cargo roro will feature tiltable Norsepower rotor sails

22 Jan 2021

Chinese tug building launches off the blocks in 2021

22 Jan 2021

DHT casts net over two Awilco Eco Tankers VLCCs

22 Jan 2021

ABS approves Daewoo fuel cell technology for VLCCs

22 Jan 2021

Industry leaders plan green hydrogen hub at power station site in Hamburg

22 Jan 2021

US Coast Guard warns operators not to switch off AIS

22 Jan 2021

Whitepapers

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 ...

Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems

19 May 2020by Dave Williams

Upon being installed, the BWMS must undergo commissioning testing, which has the purpose “to ...

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...

Preparing to serve a new generation of oil & gas operators

18 Sep 2019by Tommy Orridge

At Damen every design is always being optimised and updated based on market feedback and ...

Scrubber material selection and fabrication challenges

18 Sep 2019by Tommy Orridge

The life span of a marine scrubber system will depend significantly on the chosen material, its ...

2020 Vision: Compliant Distillate Fuels Sponsored by The North of England P&I Association Limited

24 Jul 2019by Tommy Orridge

Following the reduction of the MARPOL Annex VI global fuel sulphur cap to 0.50% Whichever method of ...

Connecting boilers to SOx scrubbers

11 Jul 2019by Tommy Orridge

In 2004, the MARPOL Annex VI Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships were agreed ...

Bilge water compliance issues

08 Jul 2019by Tommy Orridge

With proven centrifugal separation technology at its core, Alfa Laval PureBilge has been tested and ...

Selecting the Right Shipyard

25 Jun 2019by Tommy Orridge

Selecting the right shipyard also gives you the best opportunity to influence the quality of your ...

WinGD – XDF Technology Sponsored by WinGD

25 Jun 2019by Tommy Orridge

When developing its low-pressure dual-fuel lean-burn technology for its two-stroke engines, W...

Events

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Bulk Carriers Webinar Week

26 Jan 2021

ONLINE

Riviera’s Bulk Carriers Webinar Week focuses on what’s needed for safe and successful bulk carrier operations today and tomorrow. Each 45-minute webinar transmits essential information and sees lively interaction between the expert panel and audience.

Ship Recycling Webinar Week

02 Feb 2021

Online

Riviera’s Ship Recycling Webinar Week cuts through the regulatory complexity to give vital insights into what’s required for safe, green, compliant and commercially viable ship recycling operations. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

Container Ships Webinar Week

09 Feb 2021

ONLINE

Riviera’s Container Ships Webinar Week focuses on what’s needed for safe and successful container ship operations today and tomorrow. Each 45-minute webinar transmits essential information and sees lively interaction between the expert panel and audience.

LNG Bunkering & Refuelling Conference, Americas

18 Feb 2021

EST

Bringing together key industry players from across the supply chain to examine the opportunities, the challenges to overcome and the experiences to date in the development of LNG as a marine fuel in the Americas.

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