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May 29, 2024 | Featured Article, SeaFirst

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

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

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's mammoth lifting equipment

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

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.

The L'Austral was a recent visitor to Navantia's Cadiz Bay yard

Navantia’s Cadiz Bay yard replaced the bulbous bow on L’Austral

 

Cruise & Ferry repairs are also in the spotlight in Analysis.

Tom Sawyer owned by TT-Line at Remontowa

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

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

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.