Norwegian shipping company Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) has taken a strong step toward improving vessel efficiency and reducing emissions with WE Tech Solutions (WE Tech), opting to install shaft …
Dry Dock Magazine
Latest maritime news from Dry Dock Magazine 50 articles shown
Want email alerts?
Sign in with LinkedIn
Recent Articles
Enterprise asset management for maritime: Seven strategic steps to optimise fleet maintenance Vessel owners and operators do not overhaul their entire fleet maintenance operations overnight. Successful vessel owners and operators …
Balaena, the maritime engineering and shipbuilding group that owns the historic dry dock and dockyard facility in Gibraltar, Gibdock, and a shipyard in Padstow, Cornwall, has announced the acquisition of …
An interview with Drydocks World CEO, Captain Rado Antolovic, who explains how a diversified operating model at Drydocks World provides stability even during periods of geopolitical or market disruption Captain …
Major modernisation work by Western Shiprepair turns Sea-Cargo sister vessels into next generation RoRos. Following the official presentation of Trans Sol during One Ocean Week in Bergen, BLRT shared the …
Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West African coast. The Senegalese government is represented by the …
From sand to snow Can Egypt and Gulf yards act as Arctic strategic hubs, asks Ahmed Ghowel, PhD, MRINA, IEng, PMP, who brings 20 years of shipyard experience across the …
Réunion island brings European ship repair in the Indian Ocean Réunion island in the Indian Ocean is an overseas Department and region of France within the African region. Part of …
PPG has launched PPG InsightsNav, an analytics platform designed to help shipowners and operators analyse and optimise seastock coatings purchasing data for improved operational and strategic planning. Marine operators often …
Industry ‘disruptors’ constantly tout new technologies in the hope that they have found the next big thing that will drive real, meaningful change. Drones, it seems, have fallen into the …
Carl Barnes, Head of Marine Consultancy ̶ Safinah explains the need to consider speed, activity and seawater temperature when designing an antifouling coating scheme. Antifouling coatings comprise a soluble or …
The maritime industry has strict requirements for energy efficiency and noise control, whilst simultaneously having to ensure that material choices comply with IMO standards. Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at technical …
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will return for its 19th instalment, from 25-27 March 2026 …
The prevention of biofouling is a hot topic in shipping generally and for regulators in particular. Biocidal antifouling coatings containing active substances that control the growth of unwanted organisms can …
Philippos Sfiris, Head of Market Strategy and Vessel Performance, GIT Coatings looks at a new model for sustainable hull performance with the results obtained after a gas carrier completes a …
Lefteris Karaminas, Global Sustainability Manager, ABS talks to DryDock about the latest industry-leading analysis from ABS, Retrofits for Energy and Emissions Improvements, which provides critical insights into the impact of …
As the maritime industry enters a new year, technology group Wärtsilä has identified four important trends that will affect global shipping in 2026. From the rise of digitalisation and big …
Navantia Shiprepairs offers more locations and increased flexibility Donato Martinez has been CEO of Navantia UK since May this year. He was previously Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Navantia, …
Most, if not all, premature coatings failures are due to improper surface preparation and incorrect application procedures, explains Ewout Bosman, PPG Global Marine Seastock Segment Director, Protective and Marine Coatings. …
Spotlight on the Mediterranean and Black Sea Besiktas Shipyard reinforces its LNG focus, substantial investment at Hat-San, Constanta Shipyard goes green, Gibdock raises its OSV profile and a mixed bag …
Navantia Shiprepairs offers more locations and increased flexibility Donata Martinez has been CEO of Navantia UK since May this year. He was previously Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Navantia, …
Powering performance in the Middle East Drydocks World’s current programme showcases its engineering expertise, operational scale and consistent delivery of complex maritime projects, demonstrating a commitment to raising industry standards, …
The spectacular Europort issue of DryDock is now live In FACE THE FACTS, Donata Martinez, CEO of Navantia UK talks about the acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s facilities in Belfast, …
Subsea Global Solutions, the leading global provider of underwater repair, maintenance, and marine services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harun Duzgoren as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Duzgoren …
Gibdock has completed a series of high-profile offshore support vessel (OSV) projects in recent months to consolidate its reputation for delivering exceptional and timely service to the offshore industry. In …
Meyer RE has established a strategic partnership with Everllence to advance methanol retrofit solutions in the maritime industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing the sector’s carbon footprint …
Elcome International has signed a milestone agreement with a Middle East-based shipowner to retrofit boiler control systems to a mix of ten crude tankers and product carriers. The deal, which …
Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery hybrid extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia. The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity …
Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery hybrid extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia. The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity …
Elcome International has signed a milestone agreement with a Middle East-based shipowner to retrofit boiler control systems to a mix of ten crude tankers and product carriers. The deal, which …
Meyer RE has established a strategic partnership with Everllence to advance methanol retrofit solutions in the maritime industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing the sector’s carbon footprint …
MarineShaft recently showed off its talent by completing a successful on-site service job in Iceland and a comprehensive case involving both in-house rudder repair and manufacturing of rudder components, combined …
MarineShaft recently showed off its talent by completing a successful on-site service job in Iceland and a comprehensive case involving both in-house rudder repair and manufacturing of rudder components, combined …
Seatrium has been awarded an FSRU conversion contract by Kinetics, an energy transition initiative by global floating power leader Karpowership. This award follows Kinetics’ confirmation of the option for a …
Following extensive and successful trials, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots The robots are designed for shipyard use and offer the …
PPG has completed the 100th dry docking performed using electrostatic coating application for marine hull coatings. PPG completed the project on the Colossus, a 287m bulk carrier owned by Enterprises …
Steve Bee, VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director, explains how fuel system check monitoring will reduce engine damage risks, save time and money. Statistically, data indicates that a vessel …
Steve Bee, VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director, explains how fuel system check monitoring will reduce engine damage risks, save time and money. Statistically, data indicates that a vessel …
PPG has completed the 100th dry docking performed using electrostatic coating application for marine hull coatings. PPG completed the project on the Colossus, a 287m bulk carrier owned by Enterprises …
Following extensive and successful trials, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots The robots are designed for shipyard use and offer the …
Gibdock has completed a significant assignment in the offshore market, after Technip entrusted the Gibraltar yard with the repair and renewal of Deep Blue – the flagship in its specialised …
Check out the Nor-Shipping issue of DryDock magazine In FACE THE FACTS, John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S, talks about how Hempaguard Ultima, Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating …
Powering the future of maritime repair As global shipping faces rapidly shifting demands and mounting pressure to decarbonise, Drydocks World is positioning itself as a key player in the transition. …
Setting new standards for cruise coatings As the maritime industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, cruise operators are increasingly turning to innovative solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental performance …
Spotlight on the Nordics Nor-Shipping, ship repair and conversion at the Northern tip of Europe, Scandlines sees its hybrid ferry optimised, Wärtsilä signs an agreement with Viking Line and expands …
BLRT Repair Yard Klaipeda, Lithuania, recently took on the ambitious conversion of VC Logistic Operations’ bulk carrier Zina for transhipment operations. This extensive project redefined Zina’s capabilities, preparing it for …
Retrofit propeller blades can ensure EEXI compliance In order to reduce and ultimately eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, the IMO has launched a series of regulatory measures, bundled …
At a recent ceremony in China, MAN Energy Solutions signed a framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co, Ltd. (CHI) regarding a future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects. Michael …
Value Maritime (VM), a pioneer in emissions-reducing maritime technology, has successfully installed its unique Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) and Carbon Capture unit aboard Nexus Victoria, a 75,000dwt LR1 product …
Seatrium has been awarded an FSRU conversion contract by Kinetics, an energy transition initiative by global floating power leader Karpowership. This award follows Kinetics’ confirmation of the option for a …
Stay Updated with Dry Dock Magazine
Never miss important maritime news from Dry Dock Magazine. Set up personalized alerts or search for specific topics to stay informed about industry developments.