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 and Maintenance (Newsletter)

By Wendy Laursen

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

The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM S90 dual fuel unit (image: Everllence).

Experience is crucial to the retrofitting of dual fuel engines, but a vessel’s readiness for that transition can simplify the project substantially. Since 2025 Seaspan and its partners in Everllence and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, have honed their skills.

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