Posts by Katelyn Hatcher

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    Welcome to the Drew Marine Blog!

    Gain practical insights and expert guidance on ship operations. From reducing downtime and anticipating compliance shifts to improving crew safety and optimizing efficiency, our articles are designed to help maritime leaders navigate today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow.

    About the Author

    Katelyn is the Senior Director, Business Unit – Fuel at Drew Marine, where she leads the global strategy and management of the company's fuel management program portfolio. She is responsible for program strategy, lifecycle management, and driving business growth through close collaboration with commercial, technical, operations, and research teams. During her time at Drew Marine, Katelyn has played a key role in the development and launch of multiple fuel additive technologies and has worked extensively with customers and industry partners to address complex fuel management challenges. With a background in chemistry and material science, and a passion for translating technical expertise into practical solutions, she enjoys sharing insights on fuel quality, combustion, storage stability, emissions reduction, and emerging marine fuel technologies.