MARITIMEEditorialREPORTERANDENGINEERING NEWSM A R I N E L I N K . C O MHQ118 E. 25th St., 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10010 USATel +1 212 477 6700Fax +1 212 254 6271www.marinelink.comFL Of? ce 215 NW 3rd StBoynton Beach, FL 33435-4009Tel +1 561 732 4368Fax +1 561 732 6984PublishersJohn E. O’Malley John C. O’Malleyjomalley@marinelink.comAssociate Publisher/Editorial DirectorGreg Trauthwein trauthwein@marinelink.comVice President, SalesRob Howard howard@marinelink.comWeb EditorEric Haun haun@marinelink.comWeb ContributorMichelle Howard mhoward@marinelink.comStarting a new year always generates the requisite excitement and buzz. Even though • Ballast Water Technology: Editorial Contributorsthe turning of the clock and calendar has no real impact on business fortunes, I don’t While writing about this topic Tom Mulligan - UKClaudio Paschoa - Brazilknow too many people in this industry that are sad to close the books on 2018. That for nearly 14 years certainly has Peter Pospiech - GermanyWilliam Stoichevski - Scandinaviagiven, this time of year is always an interesting time for re? ection on trends to come, been interesting, I must admit and from our seat, these are the trends that will drive the market further, faster, in that I look forward to the day ProductionIrina Vasilets vasilets@marinelink.com2019. when BWMS is removed from Nicole Ventimiglia nicole@marinelink.commy daily editorial brain. The Corporate StaffMark O’Malley, Marketing Manager• IMO 2010: The mandated new fuel rules from the International Maritime Organi- challenge to deliver and install Esther Rothenberger, Accountingzation have been THE central theme of editorial coverage and conference discus- technology that rightfully eradi-Information TechnologyVladimir Bibiksions for the past two years, and in that time it is safe to say that to this date, no cates an environmental threat has one really has the best answer for what to do. There has been a noticeable uptick been a long and arduous road. SubscriptionKathleen Hickey k.hickey@marinelink.comin scrubber sales over the second half of 2018, but it is safe to say that the jury But with 15 systems now ap-is still out on scrubbers as the ultimate technical solution. Uncertainty remains proved by the U.S. Coast Guard SalesLucia Annunziata annunziata@marinelink.comregarding the availability and quality of fuel, and ultimately on how these new and BWMS re? ts picking up +1 212 477 6700 ext 6220fuel rules will affect the performance and lifespan of ship machinery. This month steam, it appears that the pro-Terry Breese breese@marinelink.com +1 561 732 1185we offer several in-depth features focused on the topic, starting with Barry verbial light is at the end of the John Cagni cagni@marinelink.comParker’s “The Cost of Green” starting on page 42. While much of our attention, tunnel. 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His article starts on page 48. over a number of years relating International SalesScandinavia & Germanyto discharges into US waters. Roland Persson roland@orn.nuOrn Marketing AB, Box 184 , S-271 24 • Cruising Along: The cruise shipping industry, while still a small part of the His story starts on page 10.Ystad, Sweden t: +46 411-184 00overall ? eet numbers and value, continues its torrid pace in 2019 in all segments, Germanyfrom large oceangoing to specialty expedition to inland river cruises. Leading the Brenda HomewoodTel: +44 1622 297123 trend in shipping overall, the green mandate is ? rmly entrenched in this sector, Email: brenda@offshore-engineer.comparticularly the niche expedition business, as these ships generally traverse some United KingdomPaul Barrett ieaco@aol.comof the most pristine places on the planet. To that end, they must arrive, visit and Hallmark House, 25 Downham Road, Ramsden depart while leaving as little of a carbon footprint as possible. Tom Mulligan, Health, Essex CM11 1PU UK t: +44 1268 711560 m: +44 7778 357722our Science and Technology writer, recently went to Norway to meet with the Classi? ed Sales +1 212 477 6700top management of Hurtigruten and to discover how its newbuilds, and in fact Gregory R. Trauthweinits entire ? eet of ships and crew of personnel, are aiming to be the cleanest in the Founder: Editor & Associate Publisherbusiness. Tom’s story starts on page 38.John J. O’Malley 1905 - 1980 trauthwein@marinelink.comCharles P. O’Malley 1928 - 2000Watch us Download our Apps Follow us on Social Media Check out our websites:MarineLink.com MaritimeEquipment.com MaritimeProfessional.com MarineElectronics.comMaritimePropulsion.com YachtingJournal.comMaritimeJobs.com MaritimeToday.comMarineTechnologyNews.com TheMaritimeNetwork.com@ShipNews6 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • JANUARY 2019MR #1 (1-9).indd 6 MR #1 (1-9).indd 6 1/17/2019 3:02:22 PM1/17/2019 3:02:22 PM