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Achieving the ideal shaftline Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

The shaft line is at the core of a ship and is crucial to a vessel’s operation. Now is the best time to ensure it’s in the best possible working order.

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Tug Technology & Business

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Ballast Water Treatment Technology

Container Shipping & Trade

LNG Shipping & Terminals

Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Maritime Optimisation & Communications

Offshore Support Journal

Offshore Wind Journal

Passenger Ship Technology

Tanker Shipping & Trade

Tug Technology & Business

Contents

Achieving the ideal shaftline Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

The shaft line is at the core of a ship and is crucial to a vessel’s operation. Now is the best time to ensure it’s in the best possible working order.

Whitepapers knowledge bank

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.

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...

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

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

Imagining the future of marine lubrication

05 May 2020

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

Fuels & Lubricants

Lubricating dual-fuel auxiliary engines: a practical approach

06 Mar 2020

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

Fuels & Lubricants

Identifying VLSFO engine condition challenges

14 Jan 2020

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

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

An automatic test method for wax appearance temperature of VLSFOSSPONSORED ARTICLE

17 Oct 2019

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

Fuels & Lubricants

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

2020 Vision: Preparing for the New Global Sulphur Cap

25 Jun 2019

From 1 January 2020, a new 0.50% global sulphur cap on marine fuels will come into effect. This is a significant redu...

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants in the Offshore and Marine Industries

25 Jun 2019

This paper will review the extensive in-field experience and testing performed collaboratively with customers and ind...

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Managing Change – Oil Condition Monitoring & the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Sponsored by Veritas Petroleum Services

14 Jun 2019

The marine industry is currently going through significant environmental changes through a reduction in sulphur conte...

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Latest News

Damen completes major PSV conversion

Eidsvaag Opal will now operate as an aquaculture vessel

Southampton bets on cruise shipping revival with new £55M cruise terminal

03 Dec 2020

Interior enhancements score points with passengers

03 Dec 2020

Eva Birgitte Bisgaard – driving change at Maersk Tankers

03 Dec 2020

Joint industry programme launched to optimise offshore wind integration

03 Dec 2020

Wärtsilä to supply electric propulsion systems for Finnlines ferries

03 Dec 2020

Ice navigation: the expert’s view

03 Dec 2020

Whitepapers

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

16 Nov 2020by Dave Williams

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

Achieving digitalisation and complying with cyber security Sponsored by Marlink

04 Nov 2020by Dave Williams

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

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

25 Sep 2020by Dave Williams

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

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

25 Sep 2020by Dave Williams

With a smart vessel design based on Wärtsilä’s extensive industry experience and deep in-house ...

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

26 Aug 2020by Dave Williams

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

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

12 Aug 2020by Dave Williams

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Events

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Maritime Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Europe

07 Dec 2020

CET (08:00-13:00 GMT)

Industry uptake of hydrogen fuel cells is surging driven by a mix of regulatory, environmental and operational factors. Modular, flexible and compatible with different electric architectures the trend is set to continue. This event highlights the latest industry intelligence, initiatives and developments and unites the industry for unrivalled networking.

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

07 Dec 2020

Online

Riviera’s Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week delivers vital insights into maximising voyage and vessel efficiency. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

Maritime Hybrid & Electric, Europe

09 Dec 2020

CET (08:00-13:00 GMT)

Scandinavia is leading the world in the development and operation of electric powered vessels. This unique three-day virtual event examines the latest innovations and how they can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, maintenance costs and emissions.

Maritime Air Pollution Asia Webinar Week

14 Dec 2020

ONLINE

Riviera’s Maritime Air Pollution Asia Webinar Week will deliver strategic insights into what it takes to mitigate maritime air pollution amid multiplying economic and regulatory pressures and the tightest of timelines for industry-wide decarbonisation. Our series is held against the backdrop of COVID-19 which has highlighted a link between populations exposed to poor air quality and vulnerability to the disease.

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