Webinar: Retrofitting challenges - Technical and Contractual Perspectives

The UK Club recently held another live webinar on ship retrofitting, discussing the technical and contractual perspectives.

Webinar Overview

This webinar provided critical insights into the challenges and risks associated with retrofitting projects, particularly in the context of scrubbers and ballast water system installations. The discussion highlighted how these installations can significantly alter ship operations and impact future performance, especially with the current push towards decarbonization.

Key Discussions

• Claims and Installations: Recent claims related to scrubbers and ballast water system installations and their operational impacts.
• Retrofitting Challenges: The unique challenges of retrofitting projects compared to new builds, including design risks and performance considerations due to immature technology.
• Risk Management: Strategies to understand, reduce, transfer, or mitigate risks associated with retrofitting projects.
• Project Management: The importance of allocating sufficient time for retrofitting projects and conducting adequate sea trials.

The webinar was conducted in a panel discussion format, where panelists shared their collective experiences. Cementing that retrofitting projects require a different approach than new building projects and stressed the importance of thorough planning and testing.

Webinar Link

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