7 CONTENTS Building and Refurbishment 98 Sustainability leaders at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and MSC Cruises highlight the fuels, technologies and policies driving down the carbon footprint of passenger shipping 106 CFR reports on key orders and deliveries shaping the future of ferry travel 110 Cruise lines are ordering ships tailored to increasingly diverse markets, destinations and passenger segments 114 CFR spotlights a selection of refurbishment projects carried out in 2026, as well as some scheduled for 2027 and beyond 121 Germán Schacht Kossmann shares how the launch of Magellan Discoverer demonstrates ASENAV’s expertise in meeting the needs of the expedition ship building sector 123 Shaun White of Foreship (RINA) discusses how the consultant delivers its expertise across the entire life cycle of newbuild, refit and retrofit projects Marine Operations 124 CFR considers the latest maritime safety initiatives from IMO and highlights four more organisations from our periodic table of safety and security elements 129 Javier Herbon describes how CBG Systems is redefining the limits of fire safety solutions with two marketleading lightweight insulation systems 130 Workforce complexity, artificial intelligence and better connectivity are reshaping crew management, says Kara Sasse of Ripple Operations 131 Vittorio Vagliani explains how Safety at Sea’s SRtP Onboard tool helps crews to coordinate emergency responses and prepare for evolving IMO requirements 132 Sami Koponen shares how NAPA Checklist is tackling the threat of overwhelming procedures and paperwork 135 Christian Sens explains how Bluefin Technology’s Liquid Shear system cuts fuel consumption, reduces sludge production and lowers emissions without major vessel modifications 114 132
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