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With hybrid propulsion, batteries and automation technologies, shipbuilding has become more complex than ever. But while the workforce and capacity shortage is a core issue to the industry, ineffective coordination and documentation play a role as well, according to expert George Balan from service provider Bluestone.

Written by George Balan, Head of New Building Supervision and Plan Approval, and Stefano Saccone, Director of Business Development, Bluestone Group

Stefano Saccone, Director of Business Development at Bluestone Group, explains how digital plan approval is reshaping information flow, collaboration with shipyards, and long-term documentation ownership for shipowners.

Stefano Saccone, Director of Business Development (Newbuildings), at Bluestone Group discusses why documentation continuity in newbuildings now defines long-term compliance

As offshore wind, subsea and energy projects expand worldwide, the vessels supporting them face growing technical and commercial pressure.

Bluestone’s Co-founder & Director Matteo Di Maio shares his thoughts on the future of retrofit execution

This week at Nor-Shipping, we’re reminded of a simple truth: the only constant in maritime is change. But in today’s environment, change isn’t just accelerating, it’s becoming more layered, more unpredictable, and more urgent to act on. The theme of this year’s event, #Future-proof, couldn’t be more timely.

Bluestone has carried out a retrofit project on a large passenger ferry, meant to drastically improve the energy efficiency of the vessel HVAC plant.

Bluestone has been appointed to install a new check valve on the overboard line of the exhaust gas cleaning system for a luxury cruise ship. The project involved installing a DN700 valve and supplying ancillary parts, including flanges, threaded connections, and DN50 polybutylene pipe.