This year at SMM, the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry, Silverstream’s stand (A3.314) will be transformed into a bustling ‘Silverstream Knowledge Hub’, where our in-house experts will share insights into key topics shaping the future of shipping.
Join us to discover real-world case studies covering a wide range of topics, from proven energy efficiency performance in segments such as cruise and RORO and PCTC, to how we are delivering fuel saving opportunities for containerships, digital innovation and the growth of the strategic importance of China.
Find out more about each session by having a look at the programme below. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand.
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| 1st September | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Air Lubrication for Boxships In an era of cheap capacity, regulatory uncertainty and unpredictable trading routes, containership operators cannot control every external shock, but they can control how efficiently their ships move through the water. Join our Sales Director, Piers Strong, who will share some of the latest developments in optimising our solution for this segment. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Innovation through connectivity The maritime industry is going through a period of rapid digital transformation with the growing adoption of AI tools and a proliferation in the services associated with them. This session will explore some of the main challenges global shipping faces today as it seeks to adapt to this new reality. Join our Chief Digital & Information Officer, Nick Chrissos (former Cisco) who will share insights into navigating this complex landscape. |
| 2nd September | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Air Lubrication for RORO & PCTC Energy efficiency is the answer to volatile fuel costs, decarbonisation pressure and tightening regulation faced by RORO and PCTC operators. Join our Sales Director, Gilberto Zambrini for a look at real in-service performance data and a discussion of Silverstream® Service, our full-lifecycle support model. |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Air Lubrication for China China’s shipyards now build more than half the world’s fleet by deadweight tonnage and every vessel that leaves the dock has the potential to run for decades. Join our Chief Regional Officer – Asia, Julian Zhu, to explore why China sits at the centre of shipping’s green transition, and how a proven technology paired with trusted local delivery is what allows efficiency gains to scale. |
| 3rd September | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Air Lubrication for Cruise As fuel costs swing and regulations tighten, the message is simple: the cruise industry is looking for practical ways to increase vessel efficiency. Join our Sales Director, Luke de Freitas, for a look at the opportunities presented by Silverstream.
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| 14:30 – 15:00 | Silverstream Knowledge Hub: Busting Myths Around Air Lubrication This session sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about how air lubrication works. Join our Sales Director, Oliver Woodard, as he separates fact from fiction, working his way through the ten most persistent myths, pairing each with independently verified evidence from class societies, universities and operators.
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Book a meeting with a member of our team: HERE.