Solutions that address regulatory compliance and operational efficiency without breaking the bank are crucial, explains Dan Rolfe, Head of DiPerk Power Solutions

The fishing industry is facing multiple challenges including tightening regulations and rising operational costs. Dan Rolfe, Head of DiPerk Power Solutions explains how balancing the need for engine upgrades with budget constraints can help vessel operators to navigate these challenges – including the prevention of expensive repairs and extending engine life.

For many in the fishing industry, the thought of upgrading engines can be a real headache. On one side, there’s the push of new emissions regulations like IMO Tier III demanding cleaner, more efficient, newer and costly engines. On the other, there’s the pull of tight budgets in an industry where margins are often thin. Added to this, maintenance of older engines must be considered too. How can you maintain older engines, and is after-treatment needed on these old engines to comply with regulations?

This headache was front and centre for many attendees at this year’s Seawork exhibition, where I – along with industry leaders – gathered to discuss the future of marine operations. The consensus? Solutions that address both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency without breaking the bank are very much needed.