Interview

BWTS retrofit starts with selecting the technology that best suits

Mr Anders Lindmark, Head of PureBallast, BU Marine Separation and Heat Transfer Equipment, Alfa Laval emphasizes on the importance of planning well before installation of a BWTS considering vessel’s needs. What is more, training of this new equipment is a critical part for the operators who should not take for granted that the crew will be able to operate these systems when installed. Surely, the execution of such projects takes time and therefore in order to avoid any bottleneck in yard from...

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Investment return to make scrubbers a compelling choice

Erik Haveman, Global Sales Director, EGCS, Alfa Laval, insists on scrubbers for compliance with the 2020 Sulphur Cap, highlighting that the experience of manufacturers can help anticipate all challenges during system retrofitting. As explained, Alfa Laval has already been prepared for the new regulations, by taking a complete ‘forward-thinking approach’ to fuel line optimization.

SAFETY4SEA: What are the key challenges to consider during the installation process of scrubbers?

Erik Haveman: The...

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Education and training vital against cyber threat

When we met Mr. Tore Morten Olsen, President of Marlink Group at SMM, he explained us that they provide communication services to the entire maritime industry; from cruise vessels to mega yachts and the large shipping companies in the world. Mr Olsen argues that the future is multi-connectivity featuring different satellite systems at different terrestrial systems, all to the benefit of the vessel and its operation. Also, he highlighted the importance of educating people onboard to change their...

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Shipping needs more intelligence to tackle current challenges

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA during SMM 2018, Mr. Michel van Roozendaal, President, MacGregor explains that the only way to take away inefficiencies from the industry is embrace technological developments and bring in more intelligence. Thus MacGregoc is currently working on autonomous cranes and other smart projects as well to assist operators in finding solutions which will ultimately bring more innovation to maritime industry.

SAFETY4SEA: What are currently the biggest smart...

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Career Paths: Yves Vandenborn, The Standard Club

Capt. Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention, The Standard Club, talks about the fascinating world of loss prevention. Before joining the Club, he served as a master mariner and had the chance to sail with Belgium’s first female master from whom he learned the importance of nurturing both respect and talent to the crew. Capt. Vandenborn advises us to study as much as we can at a young age and always try to keep balance between personal and business life. Working on Club’s Human Element...

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Full development of LNG as a fuel to be seen between 2024-2028

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA during Gastech 2018, Mr. Alexander Prokopakis, CEO at probunkers, highlighted that ‘LNG is the future’ and revealed their ambitious action plan with the aim to become a ‘premium provider’ of LNG. Probunkers is a new LNG bunkering project which made its debut at Posidonia earlier this year. As explained, the project involves four stages (Planning, Financing, Implementation, Operations and Sales) and probunkers will have a three-tier role, as Physical...

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