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Shore power, at-berth emissions and the 2030 deadlines — plus marine electrical contracting, shipyard coordination, ISM compliance and procurement. Written by the people doing the work.

Shore power

AMP Shore Power Retrofit: What the Scope Involves

Owners often price a shore power conversion as a cable and a socket. Here is the scope that decides whether the vessel can actually plug in.

6 min read

Regulation

The 2030 Shore Power Deadlines: FuelEU Maritime and AFIR

Two EU regulations set 2030 as the year shore power stops being optional for containerships and passenger ships. Here is what each one actually requires, and why 2030 is not the date that should drive your planning.

5 min read

Emissions

Cutting Emissions at Berth: Where Shore Power Fits

Shore power, battery hybrid and alternative fuels all reduce emissions alongside. They do not do it in the same way, at the same cost, or on the same timeline.

5 min read

Compliance

ISM Code Compliance Checklist for Shipowners

Seven things a functioning ISM safety management system needs, and how to keep it audit-ready year-round rather than scrambling before a survey.

5 min read

Shipyard

What Does a Shipyard Owner's Representative Do?

Why owners bring in independent, on-site representation for newbuilding and repair projects, and when it's worth the cost.

4 min read

Electrical

Choosing a Marine Electrical Contractor: What to Check

Marine electrical work isn't shore-side electrical work. Here's what to verify before you sign a contractor for a newbuilding or retrofit.

4 min read

Projects

Newbuilding vs. Retrofit: How to Decide

A practical framework for weighing a new vessel against upgrading the one you already operate.

4 min read

Procurement

Marine Spare Parts Procurement: Understanding Lead Times

Why the same marine spare part can take a week or three months to arrive, and how to plan around it.

4 min read

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