Feature: The power of wind

Feature: The power of wind

There is a considerable amount of interest at present into alternative ways to reduce ship emissions. These range from using alternative fuels, power generation through solar power, and wind assisted propulsion.“The recently held European Shipping Week was a good...
Spotlight on cruise & ferry repairs

Spotlight on cruise & ferry repairs

Before the coronavirus hit, the cruise and ferry repair season was in full swing with ship repair and refit works in Damen, Navantia and Palumbo shipyards, and with outfitters Trimline, SD Marine Services and SMS. Cruise Ship Repairs Completed at Damen Shiprepair...
Powering up for change

Powering up for change

In this article Neil Graham, Technical Director of Royston, considers what marine vessel owners and operators can do to ensure diesel engines are as prepared as possible for IMO Sulphur 2020. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has introduced new rules on...