Every year, there are over 2 billion metric tons of rubbish being produced around the world. That number is expected to increase to over 3 billion metric tons by 2050. And with only 60% of waste being properly managed, the future looks grim. One thing that contributes to...

The choice of selecting a shipyard is probably one of the most important decisions a shipowner could make. This crucial choice could potentially have an impact on your long-term vessel quality and the operational expenses during the ship’s lifecycle. Therefore, you have to take...

In our last article, the focus was on how to choose the right shipyard and the intricacies involved in the shipbuilding process. This time, we are going to take a look at another vital component in shipbuilding, namely the site team. The Site Team (ST) personnel are the ship...

A marine surveyor, within the complex and capital-intensive landscape of shipbuilding, defines the quality of a vessel, its compliance with regulations, and the successful and cost-effective delivery of the project. Whether you are in charge of a new build, a ship conversion program,...

With significant changes shaping the maritime industry, stricter rules and regulations on emissions, decarbonisation, and the post-pandemic global economic recovery are deeply affecting how new vessels are designed and built. Requests for eco-friendly ships, green tech-enabled vessels,...

The global shipping industry is experiencing a new building revival. As sustainability regulations tighten, international trade routes evolve, and shipping technologies modernise, shipowners across Europe, Africa, and the Americas are placing orders for more advanced, efficient, and...

Shipbuilding is evolving. In a sector that has long been dependent on in-person supervision, digital tools are changing the way new construction is managed. The shipbuilding supervision process—from selecting the right shipyard to actual delivery—has been increasingly driven toward...