Check out the latest issue of DryDock magazine
In this issue’s Face the Facts we celebrate MarineShaft’s 20th anniversary by interviewing the company’s CCO, Hjermitslev.

MarineShaft’s CCO, Lisa Hjermitslev
On the Line looks at how shipping is grappling with tightening emissions regulations. Dr Sasha Heriot, Product Development Business Manager, Cathelco, explains how a proactive approach to biofouling management can deliver cost savings and environmental benefits.

Dr Sasha Heriot, Product Development Business Manager, Cathelco
In Up Front we hear how Mammoet has provided mammoth lifting equipment for crane replacements on next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessels
Mammoet has provided mammoth lifting equipment for crane replacements on next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessels
The spotlight is turned on the Black Sea & Mediterranean, with updates from Posidonia, Gibdock, Palumbo, Constanta and Adria Docks.

The Posidonia exhibition is a great opportunity for ship repair yards to showcase their capabilities
Area Review looks at Southern European and features Navantia, Astican and Navalrocha, which have all been occupied with cruiseships and ferries in the first quarter of 2024.

Navantia’s Cadiz Bay yard replaced the bulbous bow on L’Austral
Cruise & Ferry repairs are also in the spotlight in Analysis.
Remontowa renewed over 100 tonnes of steel on the Tom Sawyer
Mechanical Matters looks at an all-inclusive shaftline solution package from Wärtsilä and an underwater thruster repair from Hydrex.
In Focus features the painting an icon in the form of the Battleship Texas.

The Battleship Texas in dock after a repaint before being refloated
The Special Feature in this issue is emissions where we highlight the latest technologies to reduce environmental impact.
Worldwide features updates from Damen and Drydocks World.

The chemical/products tanker Prospero was a recent visitor to Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque for warranty work
The issue concludes with a roundup of the latest products, appointments and News.