Maintenance

A recent study published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering examines a critical issue in the coal export sector: the efficiency of ship-loading operations at coal terminals. Led by Qi Tian from the State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Of

A recent study published in the Journal of Eta Maritime Science highlights critical fire safety concerns on passenger ships, a pressing issue given that these vessels have a notably higher rate of fire casualties compared to other ship types. The res

Researchers at the University of Dubrovnik have made significant strides in enhancing the reliability of ship cranes through a new continuous simulation model designed to predict failures. Led by Mate Jurjević from the Maritime Department, this innov

Recent research led by Zichun Wang from the Key Laboratory of Ship-Machinery Maintenance & Manufacture at Dalian Maritime University has uncovered promising advancements in the use of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles as lubricating oil additives.

A recent systematic literature review published in the journal Applied Sciences sheds light on the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in the shipbuilding sector, a field that has traditionally lagged behind industries like automotive and

Recent research conducted by Kristi Haka from the University Aleksander Xhuvani in Albania has shed light on the quality of marine biota in the Vlora region, particularly concerning the presence of heavy metals. This study, published in the Journal o

Recent research led by Guolei Huang from the Faculty of Maritime and Transportation at Ningbo University has introduced an innovative method for assessing the performance degradation of ship hulls and propellers. Published in the Journal of Marine Sc

Recent research led by Wahyuniarsih Sutrisno from the Department of Civil Engineering at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in Surabaya has explored an innovative approach to utilizing sandblasting waste, a by-product of the ship maintenance industr

In a significant advancement for the maritime industry, Zhimin Chen from the China Ship Development and Design Center has developed an improved firefly algorithm aimed at optimizing the scheduling of ship maintenance projects. Published in ‘Zhongguo

Recent advancements in predictive maintenance for ship propulsion engines could revolutionize the maritime industry, significantly reducing operational costs and enhancing reliability. A study led by Jinkyu Park from the Division of Marine System Eng