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In FACE THE FACTS, John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S, talks about how Hempaguard Ultima, Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating system, is setting new standards for cruise coatings

John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S

On the Line hears how as global shipping faces rapidly shifting demands and mounting pressure to decarbonise, Drydocks World is positioning itself as a key player in the transition, says Rado Antolovic, Chief Executive Officer

Rado Antolovic, Chief Executive Officer at Drydocks World

IN UP FRONT we feature a cruise & ferry repair review, with updates from Subsea Global Solutions, Navantia, the LNGameChanger project, Lloyd’s Register and PPG

PPG’s electrostatic application significantly reduces coating overspray

The Spotlight is turned on the Nordic countries, where we feature Nor-Shipping, Orskov Yard, Scandlines, Viking Line, Wärtsilä and Jotun/Nor-Maali

An aerial view of Orskov Yard

AREA REVIEW looks at Northern Europe where BLRT creates a new chapter for a bulk carrier, bulbous bow replacements, there are cruiseship upgrades and robots in Damen’s yards, MarineShaft goes global and underwater repairs by Hydrex

MarineShaft carrying out an onsite rudder repair in Canada

IN MARKET INTELLIGENCE, Steve Gordon, Global Head of Clarksons Research, provides an update of ship repair data points from Clarksons World Fleet Register

MECHANICAL MATTERS features retrofit blades for EEXI compliance by Schottel, a first carbon capture installation from Value Maritime and a decarbonisation retrofit agreement signed by MAN Energy Solutions and COSCO

Schottel offers the option of adapting the propulsion system to a vessels’ changed operating profiles

In Focus looks at a new study from I-Tech, fuel savings with Ecospeed, a first drydocking for PPG’s electrostatic coating, hull coating results from Nippon Paint Marine and the latest HullSkater agreement from Jotun

Ecospeed can be cleaned as often as needed in the water without any damage to the coating

Analysis features vessel engine damage: Prevention or cure where Steve Bee, VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director, explains how fuel system check monitoring will reduce risks, save time and money

Worldwide includes a roundup of ship repair news from around the world

News features the latest products, appointments and news

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