February 2025

Table of Contents

1. Cruise Control

   Battered by Covid, the cruise industry was down but not out. Today it is setting records in passenger count + the size and cost of a new fleet. By Barry Parker

   p. 28

2. Marine Coatings: Breaking with Tradition

   Owners tend to stick with the coatings they know, but environmental concerns, particularly marine biodiversity, are providing fresh reasons to reconsider. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 20

3. Maritime Coastal Security & USCG R&D

   The importance of maritime coastal security has been recognized since the founding of the U.S., when Alexander Hamilton established the U.S. Coast Guard (initially as the Revenue Cutter Service) with a fleet of 10 ships in 1790. Today, the topic is more important than ever. By Bert Macesker & Dr. Joe DiRenzo

   p. 36

4. Interview: Christer Øpstad, Global R&D Director Fouling Protection, Jotun

   In this “Meet the CTO” segment, Christer Øpstad, Global R&D Director Fouling Protection, Jotun, discusses the future of marine coatings By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 18