HEC is proud to celebrate Robert Tagg, recipient of the University of Michigan Engineering 2026 Department Merit Award in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The Department Merit Awards recognize alumni who personify Michigan Engineering’s tradition of excellence and have achieved significant accomplishments throughout their professional lives. Few descriptions could be more fitting for a [...]
Herbert Engineering Corp. was represented at the 9th International Symposium on Ship Operations, Management and Economics (SOME 2026), held September 15–16 at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens, Greece. HEC’s Dale Pederson presented a fleet-level analysis examining an important question in maritime decarbonization: when alternative fuels reduce a vessel’s cargo-carrying capability, is it more effective [...]
Ship stability and operational safety remain fundamental to vessel design and continue to evolve as new technologies, analytical methods, and operational challenges reshape the maritime industry. Hendrik Bruhns, President of Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC), will co-chair two technical sessions at the 21st International Ship Stability Workshop (ISSW / STAB 2026), taking place September [...]
The maritime industry is navigating significant change—from evolving regulations and decarbonization requirements to new vessel technologies, operational demands, and increasingly complex engineering challenges. Hendrik Bruhns, President of Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC), will be attending SMM Hamburg 2026 and welcomes the opportunity to connect. You can find Hendrik at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) [...]
JOIN US AT Posidonia 2026 – Athens, Greece – June 1-5 - Metropolitan Expo Panos Rusos, from HEE will attend. Representatives from Herbert Engineering Europe (HEE) will be attending Posidonia 2026, taking place 1–5 June at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece. Panos Roussos, Hee – Europe – Ceng Mrina, Senior Naval Architect, Project Manager, [...]
Expanded North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area (ECA) Signals Major Operational Impacts for Global Shipping MEPC 84 Update: Original MEPC post can be found here > HEC CAN HELP: We can assist owners in assessing the impact of the revised ECA extents and modifying their vessels to support compliance and reliable operation in [...]
The path to maritime decarbonization continues to evolve — and so do the regulatory and operational questions surrounding implementation. Background The IMO’s Net Zero Framework (NZF) is a regulation developed over more than 5 years to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international maritime shipping to net zero by 2050, using a combination of [...]
Join a diverse mix of decision-makers, engineers, and innovators across the energy sector. Talk with our specialists at the HEC Exhibitor Booth (819). Find out about the newest developments. Julian (Bud) Gaitley, Nourhan Elsayed, Nick DelGatto, and Hendrik Bruhns from HEC will attend. OTC offers a diverse portfolio of events that are tailored to the [...]
We invite you to join Nourhan Elsayed and Bud Gaitley, who are attending from HEC, at the SNAME Offshore Symposium. A maritime and offshore energy industry event organized by the Texas section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Bud Gaitley will also participate in a panel. The event will have panel discussions, keynote [...]
We invite you to meet us at BOOTH 1464, at the International WorkBoat Show at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Take Advantage of the Experience That Only Comes Once a Year. The cutting-edge of commercial marine meets over 4 decades of maritime industry tradition at The International WorkBoat Show. As the [...]
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