The power and control cable market size exceeded 100 billion USD in 2019 according to a report released by the Global Market Insights last January. They found out that investments in electricity infrastructure, including revamping existing transmission and distribution systems, will drive global industry growth. In addition, the push towards energy-efficient grid systems and renewable energy sources will [...]
Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) is slowing down worldwide shipping activity. Major ports from Long Beach to Shenzhen are experiencing decreased traffic. In Singapore, where a crucial crude oil artery to China is based, analysts expect a serious decline in throughput. The health crisis is causing major concern as 90% of global trade depends on shipping. If you’re [...]
Sea transport is a popular alternative for shipping goods across the world. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, the international shipping industry is responsible for 90 per cent of the world’s trade. With its competitive freight costs, marine transport is a cost-effective method of transferring goods through long distances. It takes more than a solid supply [...]
Oil continues to fuel the modern world. The still growing demand for oil and energy has also prompted the industry to extend its reaches to tap rich offshore deposits. In the past few decades, these offshore oil ventures have ramped up operations in the Asia Pacific. Although it's a rewarding industry, there's a unique challenge to power [...]
Advancements in technology have made ships much more sophisticated, enabling seafarers to communicate over long distances and transport more goods and equipment faster. Making all this possible are the complex electronic systems and electromechanical equipment which are found these modern-day vessels. For those who operate these maritime electrical systems, there is always the danger of electrocution, [...]
Electrical and mains power cables are present in all applications that require power or lighting. When selecting a cable system, additional knowledge is required for smooth operations. This knowledge consists of the cable system’s service conditions, construction, type of load served, mode of operation, maintenance and the like. Whatever industry you’re in, here are the [...]
Those acquainted with the properties of metals that can be used for power cables will tell you that there are other alternatives to copper. However, copper remains the number one choice as the main component for industrial power cables, and for good reason. Here's why the alternatives pale in comparison to copper, and why it remains [...]
The sea can be a challenging environment. From the salt in the water to the motion of the water itself, the sea presents some of the biggest challenges to a marine vessel. Protection is important not just for the hull and outer surfaces of a vessel but also for the inner electrical components. Extreme temperatures combined [...]
The sheer scale — and expense — of a shipbuilding project means there’s no room for underperforming components. Shipbuilding, however, presents several challenges to shipyards. To manufacture reliable watercraft, a shipyard must employ the latest marine technology, as well as utilise cost-effective materials. On top of that, marine environments host extreme temperatures, salt, and high [...]
The seas present an unpredictable and unforgiving environment where elemental exposure, vibration and chemical reactions can deteriorate the performance of a ship's components. This is why protection is essential for vessels that spend majority of their time sailing through potentially rough seas. Protection not only applies to the hull and the ship's outer surfaces but [...]
