February 2023

Table of Contents

1. Government Shipbuilding Picks Up

   The U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and NOAA all have vibrant shipbuilding aspirations. Is the industrial base geared up to support it? By Edward Lundquist

   p. 18

2. Floating Production Demand Grows

   With a strong rebound in oil prices and energy insecurity, the market for FPSOs, FLNGs and FSRUs is strong for 2023 and beyond. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 22

3. Floating is Offshore Wind’s Future

   While the bottom fixed offshore wind market still evolves in the U.S., eyes are already on floating wind and the technical challenges ahead. By Paul Bartlett

   p. 30

4. Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen to the Fore

   Alternative fuels in the maritime space are premised on green, available choices. A French hydrogen project is pushing the envelope. By Tom Ewing

   p. 26

5. Interview: Jens Groth, CEO, Chris-Marine

   Led by its energetic young CEO, Chris-Marine finds itself in transition: firmly rooted in its traditional business of creating the tools and technique to keep commercial ship engines running, but at the same time transitioning its revenue to include services. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 34