by Mark Langdon | Apr 27, 2021 | Featured Article, SeaFirst
With a lot of attention and investment going into alternative, low emission fuel development, Gavin Allwright (Secretary General of IWSA). looks at how the return of wind propulsion can avoid becoming an ‘also ran’ technology segment.
by Mark Langdon | Apr 27, 2021 | Featured Article, Opinion
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across all parts of the marine sector, but Neil Graham, Technical Director of marine engineering and propulsion specialist Royston, sees signs for optimism in the next 12 months
by Mark Langdon | Apr 27, 2021 | Featured Article, Opinion
There is always the discussion over whether to convert FPSOs or build new, but how has that changed during COVID-19, what impact does this have on safety, and how will the industry change as the world slowly recovers, asks Luiz Feijo, Director Global Offshore, Market Sector Lead – Production, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
by Mark Langdon | Apr 27, 2021 | Featured Article, News
Marine Benchmark’s data shows that initial concerns that the Covid-19 pandemic would radically slow repair yard activity have, generally, proved unfounded.
by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 21, 2021 | Featured Article, News
Some eight months after signing the contract COVID-style, Boomsma Shipping has now installed its first two eConowind VentiFoil wind-assisted propulsion units. Even with the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, both companies worked closely together to manage the...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 20, 2021 | Featured Article, News
In May 2020, the ship caisson for No 3 dock in Brest, France was subject to a technical shutdown and needed a total makeover. The 420m by 80m wide dock with a draft of up to 10.1m is one of the largest in Europe, and makes it particularly interesting for larger cruise...