Advanced Maritime Technology International | Opinion & Blogs https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amt-logo-colour-square-150x150.png Advanced Maritime Technology International | Opinion & Blogs https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion 32 32 OPINION: How advanced bearing technology is benefitting electrified fleets https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-how-advanced-bearing-technology-is-benefitting-electrified-fleets.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:46 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18537 As ports and coastal operators electrify their fleets, attention is often drawn to charging infrastructure and power systems. Yet for electric and hybrid vessels, some of the most important advances [...]

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]]> 18537 OPINION: The shipboard hazard of small lithium-ion batteries https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-the-shipboard-hazard-of-small-lithium-ion-batteries.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:46:42 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18494 While the risks of transporting electric vehicles continue to provide a safety focus for regulators, personal electronic devices, chargers and even vapes, can ignite devastating fires in confined spaces onboard. [...]

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]]> 18494 OPINION: Strategic agility is key to electric and hybrid marine development https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-strategic-agility-is-key-to-electric-and-hybrid-marine-development.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:13 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17492 As the maritime industry accelerates toward cleaner propulsion systems, the promise of hybrid and fully electric marine propulsion is undeniable. But while the technology advances and climate regulations tighten, there’s [...]

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]]> 17492 OPINION: Optimize your testing process with an advanced battery cell tester https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-optimize-your-testing-process-with-an-advanced-battery-cell-tester.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:34:27 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=17152 As the global battery manufacturing industry accelerates, the challenge of shortening development cycles while maintaining high standards of safety and performance is intensifying. At the same time, manufacturers are under [...]

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]]> 17152 OPINION: How can culture shape marine decarbonization? https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-how-can-culture-shape-marine-decarbonization.html Thu, 29 May 2025 16:21:10 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=16749 Recently, I traveled to Louisiana to attend sea trials of a new battery hybrid ferry built for the Trust for Governors Island in New York. As an engineer, it’s easy [...]

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]]> 16749 OPINION: How is the skills shortage impacting marine decarbonization? https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-how-is-the-skills-shortage-impacting-marine-decarbonization.html Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:48:42 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=16070 Jamie Marley examines how maritime industry leaders are updating their training strategies to power the sustainable electrification of vessels around the world. As the maritime industry ramps up its efforts [...]

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]]> 16070 OPINION: The human element in maritime decarbonization https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-the-human-element-in-maritime-decarbonization.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:51:01 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=15737 The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its decarbonization journey. Over the past decade, the sector has transitioned from focusing solely on air pollutants like sulfur oxides to [...]

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]]> 15737 OPINION: How to harness the potential of nuclear power in the maritime sector https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-harness-the-potential-of-nuclear-power-in-the-maritime-sector.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:31:38 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=15665 Jin Wang, director of technology at ABS, discusses why nuclear energy’s potential can be viewed as two stories – nuclear for ships and nuclear for future fuels Nuclear power has [...]

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]]> 15665 OPINION: Dionysis Diamantopoulos, head of alternative fuels at Baseblue, on how digitization is navigating shipping’s path to compliance https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-dionysis-diamantopoulos-head-of-alternative-fuels-at-baseblue-on-how-digitization-is-navigating-shippings-path-to-compliance.html Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:33:54 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=15470 A major round of regulatory frameworks is on the horizon. There is a clear and strong push toward reducing and ultimately eliminating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as prioritized by the [...]

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]]> 15470 OPINION: Jamie Marley explores how battery leasing could enable the uptake of electric vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/opinion/opinion-jamie-marley-explores-how-battery-leasing-could-enable-the-uptake-of-electric-vessels.html Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:45:53 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=15233 Peering over the fence into the automotive industry, you might notice it is falling out of love with the idea of EV battery leasing. Perhaps that shouldn’t come as a [...]

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