SMM 2018

Top 10 Issues concerning the future of shipping

2019 kicked off with the data collection on fuel oil consumption, alternative mechanisms to comply with the 2020 Sulphur cap, the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, the IMSBC Code 2017 amendment as well as amendments designating North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs. With many more regulations and developments still yet to come, nations from all across the globe, ship operators and crew are going through a key period because of ten major issues that will have significant impact over the next ten years in...

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Space and power requirements onboard key factors to consider before scrubber retrofitting

SAFETY4SEA Team met with Dr. Martin Koller, Product Manager, Air Pollution Control, ANDRITZ during SMM in early September to discuss about scrubbers and what this investment means for the operators. Dr. Koller referred to the key barriers which make operators hesitant to this technology, insisting however that scrubber systems are viable option for compliance with the upcoming regulation. However, he noted, if operators choose scrubbers, they will need to retrofit their ships today in order to...

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Collaboration, training and planning key elements for 2020 compliance

David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore insists on collaboration for a more sustainable future where there would be alternative fuels. For this reason, future fuels need to be tested properly and adopted properly across the whole industry as well. Looking ahead 2050 and embracing digitalization would ensure success in the future, Mr. Barrow adds noting that the decision we make today will impact how we operate in the future.

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Scrubbers are the best investment for ships right now

Nicholas Confuorto, President & CEO, CR Ocean Engineering, argues why scrubbers are the best option for compliance with 2020 regulations and provides an overview of the market as well as his forecast for 2025, 5 years after the initial deadline. Considering all options, he concludes that only those who choose scrubbers can benefit from this technology, which is already available and proven.

SAFETY4SEA: What are the key barriers for the operators to invest in scrubbers?

Nicholas Confuorto: Key...

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Shipping needs to embrace technology

Mr Peter Due, Director Autonomy, Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime highlights that embracing the future with technology is imperative for the shipping industry more than ever before which is currently in a transitional period. He predicts that most ships in the future will still be manned ships, however, given that there is more acceptance towards automation, the regulatory challenges for autonomous ships need to be addressed.

SAFETY4SEA: Tell us a few words about your organization....

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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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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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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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TMS Publishes UAE Yearbook 2018/2019

The third annual TMS UAE Yearbook 2018/19 has been published and officially launched at SMM in Hamburg this September. The unveiling of the Yearbook, which provides in- depth coverage of development in the UAE’s ports, shipping, shipyard, marine services and other sectors, took place at the Dubai Chamber and DMCA stand at the biannual shipping event.

Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard, presented the first copy of the UAE Yearbook 2018/19, to H. E. Ali Abdulla Al Ahmed,...

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