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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.

Whitepaper: Optimising LNG ship-to-ship transfers Sponsored by Fendercare

07 Aug 2024

LNG STS is still a relatively new and niche industry, having grown from an estimated 500 in 2013 to an estimated 1,50...

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

The Importance of Calibration to a Traceable Standard in Custody Transfer Measurement Systems Onboard LNG Carriers Sponsored by Emerson

22 Sep 2023

This paper describes the requirement to perform periodic calibration on instruments used in custody transfer measurem...

Understanding Human Factors, Behavioural Based Safety Whitepaper Sponsored by SOL-X

23 May 2022

Behavioural Based Safety is a methodology in implementing safety programs which emphasizes on the risk-enablers that ...

Safety & Incidents

Simulation-Driven Ship Design White Paper Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

15 Mar 2022

This paper describes a new approach to vessel design: simulation-driven ship design. By moving away from the establis...

Shipbuilding & Design

Towing Lines – Making the Right Choice: The Vital Connection

27 Oct 2021

This paper presents a timely review of towing line connections between main lines and pennants. Typically, towing rop...

Safety & Incidents

Mooring line performance in warm climate and dynamic conditions Sponsored by DSM Dyneema

28 Jul 2021

New regulatory requirements, higher safety standards, cost pressure, and larger vessels are just some of the challeng...

Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

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

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

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 Shipbuilding & Design

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

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Technology Benefits

24 Feb 2020

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

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Wartsila Shaft Line Repair ServicesSPONSORED ARTICLE

14 Jan 2020

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

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Safety & Incidents

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

18 Nov 2019

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

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling

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

31 Oct 2019

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

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion

Selecting the right fiber for mooring lines

23 Sep 2019

Through the creation of Dyneema® SK78, and thanks to its involvement in the development of OCIMF MEG4 guidelines, DSM...

Equipment & Services Safety & Incidents

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

24 Jul 2019

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

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Bilge water compliance issues

08 Jul 2019

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

Regulations & Compliance

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UK intercepts and detains Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

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