Op-Ed: Shoring up shore power connections
By Dr. Andreas Bodén, CTO, PowerCell Group Shore power infrastructure in ports is currently limited, and when multiple ships try to connect at once it can easily require more power than the
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Op-Ed: SmartSea brings aviation tech to maritime
By Julian Panter, CEO, SmartSea The official launch of SmartSea in May marked a groundbreaking moment for the maritime industry, ushering in an era of unparalleled opportunity. Powered by SITA, the world’s
Op-Ed: Ardmore Shipping on maritime safety and innovations
By Gerry Docherty, Director, Fleet Management The maritime industry faces unique safety challenges that require innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology to ensure the well-being of crew and the integrity of operations. Gerry
Op-Ed: MARAD’s support programs for shipyards and operators
By Todd Hiller The Marine Log Ship Repair USA Conference, held annually in New Orleans, La., brings together some of the finest minds and leading stakeholders in the ship repair industry, providing
Op-Ed: Aeration control in hydraulic steering
By Steve Warnock, VP of Engineering & Technical Support, and Matt Grussing, Regional Sales Director, both of Bailey International Hydraulic steering systems often face a persistent and destructive enemy: aeration. The following
Op-Ed: Harnessing wind power for shipping requires data as much as sails
By Ossi Mettälä, product manager for shipping solutions, NAPA Sails, wings, kites and rotors are only the most visible part of the advanced technology needed to truly embrace wind power in shipping.
Op-Ed: Hydrogen fuel cells for small boats
By Mark Stott, head of customer solutions, and Carter Anderick, product marketing manager, ZEI The global maritime industry is poised for a dramatic change. Responsible for nearly 6% of global emissions, the maritime industry
Op-Ed: Putting methanol through its PACES
By Quaim Choudhury, ABS Senior Managing Principal Engineer With more than 90% of global GDP now covered by a net zero target, the growing consensus to tackle climate change is matched only by
Op-Ed: Balancing decarbonization and energy security
By Martiens Potgieter, Project Manager at Baseblue In an era of growing concerns about climate change and energy security, the global push for decarbonization remains high on the agenda. The recent geopolitical
Op-Ed: Insurance crisis looms over Europe’s inland waterways
By Armand Lans, Senior Broker at FDR There is a potential insurance crisis brewing in Europe with vessels registered with the Dutch Flag in peril of losing their license to operate. Armand