SMM Market Intelligence from Clarksons World Fleet Register
Steve Gordon from Clarksons World Fleet Register reviews market developments since the last SMM four years ago
Pushing lubricant formulations to new limits
Marcus Schaerer, GM Technical & Services, Shell Marine looks at how lubricant manufacturers ensure products keep evolving while shipping continues transforming
Examining the root cause of coating failures
Brookes Bell’s painting and coating division examines the root cause of coating failures, providing independent advice on painting and coating-related problems on everything from newbuild supervision through to vessel drydocking surveys.
Every detail matters!
Every detail matters, says Andrejus Babachinas, the CEO of BLRT Repair Yards, which has three shipyards – Tallinn Shipyard in Estonia, Western Shiprepair in Lithuania, and Turku Repair Yard in Finland.
Improved performance for an Italian quartet
How the repainting of four refrigerated cargo ships for Cosiarma SpA provided improved performance as well as reduced environmental impact
Considering the most effective BWTS solution
There is a wide selection of Ballast Water Treatment Systems [BWTS] currently available for shipowners – but effectiveness in real-world conditions can vary wildly, explains Konstantinos Stampedakis, Managing Director of Erma First.