Ship Repair & Maintenance

Ship Repair & Maintenance is a window into vessel lifecycle management, focusing on the latest technical advancements, regulatory requirements, and best practices in maintenance and repair operations.

Topics such as condition-based and predictive maintenance, hull integrity, corrosion control and propulsion system overhauls will be explored, in addition to the application of digital tools in maintenance diagnostics and planning. Ship Repair & Maintenance will also follow market trends and the distribution of work across the world.

Power & Sustainability - 2026 - Edition 3

Fuel cell technology powering up at speed

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Samskip's fuel cell-powered shuttle will operate between Rotterdam and Oslo (image: Courtesy of Samskip).

Delivering maritime fuel cells that can drive deepsea shipping is not only within reach but is inevitable according to some.

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Oceanbird sets sail to zero-emission target

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Nick Savvides

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Tirranna's Oceanbird Wing560 was installed in June (image: Wallenius Marine).

Maritime wings are taking off! The latest design from Alfa Laval and Wallenius Marine is promising to make wind the primary source of vessel power.

Detail Link: Oceanbird sets sail to zero-emission target

Solar added to roro energy mix

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Wattlab's first full-scale installation on a seagoing vessel, the Vertom Tula (image: Wattlab)

Solar power has finally found its way onto ships. Slow uptake of solar energy is seen as surprising. Coastal shipping is showing that solar can improve efficiencies.

Detail Link: Solar added to roro energy mix

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