Analysis Archives - Ship Technology

Are cruise operators paying attention to the latest food trends?

Paying attention to ongoing food trends can help cruise operators to ensure they’re meeting the demands of their guests, whether by considering the health, environmental, or ethical impact of the...
An industry in lockdown: Future Cruise Issue 12 is out now

In this issue: the impact of coronavirus on the cruise industry, keeping passengers engaged through virtual reality, life onboard ships docked at sea and in ports, and more.
Covid-19: tackling marine oil pollution with satellite technology

The coronavirus pandemic is restricting aerial and seaborn monitoring activities of illicit oil discharges. As lockdowns continue around the world, satellite technology offers an efficient and remote solution to identify...
Fighting battery fires at sea with direct-foam injection technology

Following a study led by DNV-GL and other industry stakeholders, FiFi4Marine’s lithium-ion fire extinguishing system was found to be the best-performing to improve battery safety on vessels. FiFi4Marine CEO Cor...
Free zones: The breeding ground for economic recuperation?

Free zones could spearhead the move to restore economic activity in their host countries in the wake of Covid-19 based on diversification, and demand and investments from abroad.
Covid-19: Ship Technology Global Issue 70 is out now

In this issue: we analyse the impact of coronavirus on global shipping, explore the cost of decarbonisation and find out about the latest technology for tracking illegal shipping activities.
FDI in a pandemic: How low will the inflows go?

The coronavirus crisis will undoubtedly have a major effect on foreign direct investment (FDI), but which sectors and regions are likely to bear the brunt?
The financial cost of low-carbon transformation in shipping

There is no doubt that tackling climate change is going to be expensive and challenging. But with new figures suggesting the decarbonisation of shipping could require investments of over $1trn,...
Time’s up: Wildlife trafficking through Tanzania’s ports

In recent years, ports in Tanzania have come under increased scrutiny given their vulnerability to the illegal wildlife trade. Last year, 57 representatives from port stakeholder groups in the area...
We can see you: introducing Dark Vessel Detection

Finnish start-up ICEYE recently launched Dark Vessel Detection, a new global solution which promises to help governments spot ships engaging in illegal activities in their waters. Here is a look...