Design Smarter. Build Better.

Design Smarter. Build Better.

A webinar series for engineers and designers rethinking traditional piping materials in shipbuilding and offshore energy. Learn how switching from metal to polymer piping systems can improve performance, reduce weight, and extend service life in harsh maritime environments.

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Rethinking maritime engineering

Join our exclusive webinar series for marine engineers and design professionals focused on innovative piping system solutions for demanding maritime environments. Explore how advanced thermoplastic piping systems are transforming vessel design, offshore infrastructure, and shipbuilding practices, delivering corrosion resistance, weight reduction, and enhanced durability in harsh saltwater conditions.

Whether you're optimizing for performance, safety, or sustainability, this series equips you with the knowledge to design smarter and build better using next-generation plastic piping technology.

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Owners

For Designers

At GF Industry and Infrastrucutre Flow Solutions, we support you from design to installation. With decades of experience in marine applications, we’ve helped advance safe, efficient, and sustainable vessel and offshore infrastructure design.

Engineers

For Engineers

As an engineer in the maritime sector, you need a partner who understands the intricacies of your industry. With our industry expertise that combines skilled project managers, engineering services and advanced welding technology, you can trust us to meet your project requirements, every time.

Sessions

Episode 1: Innovating maritime design - Why polymers lead the way

Innovating maritime design: Why polymers lead the way

Learn how modern pipe system materials help overcome traditional design limitations, why to use alternative materials, and which the main factors of material choice are. 

Duration:      21 Minutes

Speakers:     Martin Vloedbeld, Roberto Chiesa, Paul Jolley

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Episode 2: Choosing the right material - 5 questions to ask
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Choosing the right material: 5 questions to ask

Explore how media, pressure, temperature, and external factors define the best-fit polymer solution for your maritime application.  

Duration:      27 Minutes

Speakers:     James Chandler, Michaela Eichenberger, Paul Jolley

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Episode 3: What to consider when designing with polymers

What to consider when designing with polymers

Master thermal and mechanical behavior, from expansion and bracketing to layout and system engineering.

Duration:     28 Minutes  

Speakers:     James Chandler, Paul Jolley

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Episode 4: Regulatory guidance - IMO & Class rules for polymers
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Regulatory guidance: IMO & Class rules for polymers

Understand how IMO and Class requirements shape the safe use of polymers in marine applications, ensuring compliance and confidence at sea.

Duration:      50 Minutes

Speakers:    Hagen Markus (DNV), Roberto Chiesa, Paul Jolley

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Episode 5: From connections to penetration sealing - installation of polymer piping on board

From connections to penetration sealing: Installation of polymer piping on board

Welding, hybrid connections, and pipe seals for decks and bulkheads, get practical tips for reliable, long-lasting polymer piping installations at sea.

Duration:     XX Minutes  

Speakers:     Roberto Chiesa, Oskar Erlingsson (Roxtec), Paul Jolley

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Resources

Marine applications

Explore application areas, approval requirements, and system options designed for safe, efficient operation at sea. Access catalogs and product details to support your project decisions.

Engineering tools

From flow and pressure-temperature calculations to chemical resistance data and K-factors, these resources help you ensure reliability and compliance under real operating conditions.

Design & Planning

Access planning fundamentals, digital libraries, and our online tools for efficient system layout and installation, to streamline project execution and improve efficiency from concept to installation.

Proven references

See how polymer piping systems perform in real-world marine applications. Explore success stories that demonstrate the reliability and long-term value of polymer solutions at sea.

Speakers

This webinar series brings together specialists from marine operations, materials technology, and industry regulation. With decades of hands-on experience in shipbuilding, polymer technology, and offshore applications, our experts combine practical know-how with scientific and regulatory insights. Supported by an experienced industry moderator, they provide a well-rounded perspective on the opportunities and challenges of polymers at sea.

Principal Engineer - Piping Components, Ship Classification Maritime

Hagen Markus, DNV

Hagen is a Principal Engineer at DNV with over three decades in ship classification. His expertise lies in product and system certification, IMO and class rules, and ensuring that piping systems meet international safety and compliance standards.

Head of Materials Technology

Michaela Eichenberger, GF

As Head of Materials Technology at GF, Michaela brings nearly two decades of experience in polymer science. She specializes in polyolefins and technical polymers, supporting safe, high-performance material use in demanding marine environments.

Technical & Commercial Support Manager

Oskar Erlingsson, Roxtec

Oskar manages technical and commercial support for Roxtec’s marine and offshore business. With a career in engineering, certification, and international sales, he bridges technical performance with practical shipyard requirements.

Head of Global Proposal and OSM Engineering

James Chandler, GF

James heads Engineering Services at GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, with a background in project management and water treatment solutions. He supports customers in delivering reliable, compliant marine installations backed by technical expertise.

Head of Business Development Marine

Roberto Chiesa, GF

With over 20 years in the marine industry, Roberto leads business development for shipbuilding at GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions. His background spans product management and global market development, making him a recognized expert in applying polymer solutions for marine applications.

Business Development Manager Merchant Marine

Martin Vloedbeld, GF

Martin combines a strong engineering background with extensive commercial expertise. Having served as a ship engineer and later in leadership roles within marine plastics, he now drives global business development for sustainable water solutions at GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions.

Business Development Manager Floating Wind & Offshore

Paul Jolley, GF

Building on hands-on maritime and offshore construction experience, Paul brings more than 30 years of international business development expertise spanning the maritime, offshore, and renewable energy sectors. At GF, he is dedicated to advancing the use of polymer in floating offshore wind and energy applications.

Explore GF's sustainable water solutions for marine

Discover how GF supports safe and efficient operations at sea with engineered polymer solutions. From system design and approvals to reliable installation, our technologies help shipyards and operators meet the highest performance and compliance standards.

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