Ferries & Fast Craft

Ferries & Fast Craft focuses on vessel design, performance optimisation, and operational technologies shaping high-speed and passenger transport sectors. You can expect topics such as hull design and hydrodynamics, propulsion systems including hybrid and electric solutions, lightweight and innovative new materials, and advanced navigation and safety systems.

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Ship Repair & Maintenance - 2026 - Edition 1

China: ship repair's hotspot

Ship Repair and Maintenance (Newsletter)
Edition Issue: Edition 1 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Hanwha says 'verification of effectiveness' is paramount in ship repairs (image: IikaJzuchiN)

A surge in vessel building in the first 10 years of this century means that vessels are now approaching their third, fourth or fifth surveys, and they must meet evolving decarbonisation regulations to remain viable

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AI emerges as maintenance tool

Ship Repair and Maintenance (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: Edition 1 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

AI is emerging as a legitimate tool for predictive maintenance, analysing component wear and tear symptoms for improved maintenance downtime costs

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The BWM Convention compliance myth

Ship Repair and Maintenance (Newsletter)
Edition Issue: Edition 1 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

The latest survey shows significant deficiencies in ballast water systems technology. Can land-based facilities help bridge gap between rules and reality?

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