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  • Surging container freight rates and port congestion. Refloating the Dali in Baltimore. Is more consolidation in offshore marine to come? Just some of the topics we’ll be discussing in this episode of Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of May in maritime and shipping with the stories that stood out from our coverage.

    Hear more about:

    Gulf in expected freight rates slows Transpacific negotiation

    Alternative fuel newbuilding contracts up 48% in first four months

    Boom time for tanker owners as Q1 earnings exceed expectations

    Tidewater eyes acquisition opportunities in the Americas

    Unmasking the extent of container shipping’s potential overcapacity

    Container spot rates surge across major trades

    Dali refloated, under tug escort in Baltimore

    Shipping concerned over onerous new US cyber-security regulations

    MOL targets 80 wind propulsion installations by 2035

    Singapore port reactivating mothballed berths to fight congestion

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  • Two experts on all things maritime in Greece share their market insights and set the scene for Posidonia 2024 on June 3-7.

    As Posidonia 2024 draws near, Seatrade Maritime senior correspondent Gary Howard speaks to Elias Kariambas, vice president, business development, Greece at ABS and Theodore Vokos, managing director at Posidonia Events to set the scene for Greece’s biggest international maritime exhibition.

    Elias brings his insights into the challenges facing shipowners in Greece across all sectors, and his understanding of their priorities from conversations at ABS’s events and seminars in the country, and meetings with shipowning clients.

    Theo brings his own viewpoint on what’s happening in Greece, and how regional and global shipping challenges are reflected in the Posidonia 2024 exhibition and event programme.

    Education is a strong theme from both guests as shipping looks to inspire young generations and secure a supply of talent across the wide range of roles the maritime industry relies on both on land and at sea.

    Decarbonisation, digitalisation and regulation are woven throughout the conversation, reflecting the importance and interdependence of those topics, the leading role class plays in supporting shipowners in achieving compliance, and Posidonia’s position as a both a place for industry conversations and a marketplace for the technologies and products shipping relies on.

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  • Mobile harbour cranes are a flexible and essential component of port operations; in this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we explore the history and evolution of the mobile harbour crane and its applications.

    The conversation between Sebastian Simon, product manager for port equipment at Liebherr, and Seatrade Maritime correspondent Gary Howard looks at the types of cargo and vessels served by mobile harbour cranes, and how they fit into the wider port equipment ecosystem.

    Sebastian speaks about some of the features Liebherr has developed for its mobile harbour cranes to meet changing customer demands such as larger ship sizes, and the role regulation has played in advancing crane technology.

    The discussion also looks to the future, with the increasing use of e-drives in mobile harbour cranes and the challenges in developing remote control solutions for mobile cranes compared to their static relatives at the quayside.

    Tune in to learn more about mobile harbour cranes, the role they play in ports and what the future holds for the development of the crane technology. 

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  • Green ammonia is one of the potential fuels for zero carbon shipping, but its toxicity poses a safety challenege for the maritime industry.

    In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, host Gary Howard, correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News, speaks with Matt Dunlop, Group Director, Sustainability & Decarbonisation at V.Group.

    The conversation covers Matt's work at V.Group and at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping where he is a secondee working on ammonia regulation.

    Matt gives listeners a peek behind the curtains at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and details the areas in which guidance for the use of ammonia as a marine fuel are being developed, including seafarer training and operational guidelines.

    Matt also speaks of the importance of his personal experience as a seafarer in developing guidelines for ammonia, and the practical viewpoint he brings to discussions of processes that will affect work onboard.

    Listeners will learn about the collaborative ethos behind the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and the work being done there to advance decarbonisation, the particular considerations for operating vessels using ammonia as a fuel, and the timelines for publishing the center's guidelines and submitting them to the IMO.

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  • One of the world’s largest offshore vessel owners Tidewater drove consolidation in the sector towards the end of a lengthy downturn.

    “At that time, people weren't as convinced that the industry was ever going to recover, and that's very natural when you go through a long down cycle. And, so, there were a lot of questions as to whether or not the industry would continue on and resurge as it has. I always believed that it would, I wasn't sure exactly when, but I'm pleased that it's come to fruition in that way,” Quintin V. Kneen, President & CEO of Tidewater, tells the Seatrade Maritime Podcast.

    In this latest episode we are in conversation with Quintin V. Kneen who joined Tidewater through its merger with GulfMark Offshore in 2018, the first part of that consolidation piece. Following this he led the company through the acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore and the Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) fleet of Solstad.

    Talking with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, Quintin takes the listener through the ups and downs of the acquisition process and the business strategy underpinning them.

    Quintin discusses future opportunities in an improved market and whether it is yet the right time to take the plunge on newbuildings.

    This leads the conversation into decarbonisation and its impact both on Tidewater’s own fleet and new business opportunities such as offshore wind and carbon capture and storage.

    Where does Quintin see the offshore vessels sector in the next five to ten years? – Find out by listening to the episode now.

  • Iran seizes an MSC containership. Is the IMO really too slow? And would you want to work on a ship fuelled with ammonia - just some of the topics we’ll be discussing in this latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

    Hear more about:

    X-Press Feeders signs green shipping corridor MoU with major European ports

    What can we learn from the Baltimore bridge collision?

    Maersk resuming Panama Canal transits for US East Coast service

    Container line reliability improves as Red Sea rerouting becomes the norm

    Industry appeals to UN over MSC Aries seizure

    ‘IMO is not slow’ Sec-Gen hits back at critics of decarbonisation pace

    Carbon emissions rocket as ships reroute from Red Sea to Cape

    Ammonia as an alternative fuel gathers pace, safety concerns remain

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  • Maritime training is key to the safety of the shipping industry and its people and in this latest episode you'll be hearing from Raal Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Ocean Technologies Group.

    Raal has some 20-years of experience in the maritime e-learning space and talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about how the sector has developed and what lies ahead.

    The conversation covers:

    The greater acceptance of digital learning and increased focus on soft skillsThe shift to more personalised training in maritime and adaptive learningThe use of AI in training in a safety critical industryMaritime regulations and just-in-time training for seafarers in a rapidly changing industryThe future of maritime e-learning and a blended approachHear Raal’s views on these topics and much more in this episode

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  • Seatrade Maritime Podcast host Gary Howard, Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime, speaks with George Haysom, Chief Commercial Officer at Idwal to discuss the latest developments in the ship inspection space.

    The conversation covers the role of vessel inspections in ensuring vessel safety and efficiency, and how inspection data can enable better performance and improved visibility of fleet performance.

    Idwal's new offering Idwal ID is explored in detail, including the role of collaborator shipowners in its development, the services it provides, and who benefits from its vessel and fleet insights. 

    George also touches on the recent addition of seafarer welfare questions into Idwal's work, how that development came about, and the difference the company hopes it will make in the market.

    Listen in for an update on the latest moves in the ship inspection market, where digital technologies will take the market forward, and how shipowners can benefit from this evolution. 

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  • The Red Sea crisis, conflict in Ukraine, trade wars with China – analysing and forecasting shipping is a complex business. 

    In the latest episode of the Chat About Geopolitics and Trade series Punit Oza, Founder of MaritimeNXT talks with Burak Cetinok, Head of Research for Arrow Shipbroking.

    In the fascinating conversation between Punit and Burak will hear about:

    Why it is critical to take a holistic view of the world in analysing shipping markets.The most unusual data requests by clients – can you guess what these are?The importance of scenario analysis for geopolitical events impacting shippingThe role technology plays in analysing millions of complex data points.

    The discussion takes the listener through the deep and multi-dimensional aspects of the interplay of geopolitics and shipping markets.

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  • The first seafarer deaths in the Red Sea crisis, a containership destroys bridge in the Port of Baltimore, and the debut trial of ammonia as a marine fuel. and much more in the latest Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

    Hear more about:

    Red Sea crisis drives container ship charter rates

    Three dead in Houthi missile strike on bulker True Confidence

    Doubt over hitting IMO’s decarbonisaton checkpoints

    First trial of ammonia as a marine fuel

    Progress on IMO mid-term measures on GHG emissions

    Regulatory compliance driving wind propulsion demand

    Container ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse

    Survey says container lines profiteering from EU ETS surcharges

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  • In this enlightening episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, host Paul Bartlett, Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime, sits down with Paul Cronjé, Managing Director of Clyde Travel Management. They delve into the complex logistics and challenges of arranging travel for seafarers, a critical but often overlooked aspect of maritime operations.

    Paul Cronjé offers insights into Clyde Travel Management's dedicated services for the maritime sector, emphasising their commitment to seamless and efficient travel solutions for seafarers worldwide. He discusses the unique challenges faced by maritime travel management, from dealing with unpredictable sea conditions to navigating the complexities of international travel regulations.

    The conversation also touches on the impact of technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector, highlighting Clyde Travel Management's strategic adaptations and their focus on digitalisation and sustainability in travel management.

    Tune in for a comprehensive look at the efforts behind ensuring that seafarers reach their vessels and return home safely, underpinning the smooth operation of the global maritime industry.

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  • The maritime communications space is experiencing massive demand growth for both crew welfare and business applications.

    In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we talk to Ben Palmer, President of maritime business for Inmarsat, about the fast-changing landscape for communications in the industry.

    “One of the things I'd say at the outset is that I was struck when I came into the industry was a slightly binary sense that people wanted to talk about LEO or GEO, as if they were somehow mutually exclusive or there wasn't going to be room for both,” Ben says in a conversation Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News.

    “I think the, the reality, and this is sort of playing out over time is demand for capacity is growing massively across the maritime segment as it is actually across the wider economy. We are seeing demand for crew and business applications risen by 70% and 50%, respectively over the last couple of years.”

    The discussion between Ben and Marcus covers:

    Inmarsat’s merger with Viasat and what this means to the company and its customers.The rise of LEO constellations and combining with Inmarsat’s GEO offerings as an orchestrated networkDeveloping a 5G over water serviceManaged services and software provisionThe outlook for maritime communications

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  • In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on P&I risks and the Red Sea Crisis and navigating the complexities of international sanctions and shipping.

    Join Gary Howard, Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent, in conversation with Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs for NorthStandard.

    The discussion includes:

    P&I considerations for transiting the Red SeaBalance between risk and contractual obligations in transiting high risk areasWar risk insuranceSecondary sanctions concerns for shippingThe parallel fleetBig tech’s influence on shippping

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  • Investigating seafarer deaths and crimes onboard vessels face unique challenges which Mental Health Support Solutions are aiming to address through criminal psychology.

    In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we talk to Julia Opperman and Dr. Charles Watkins of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) about the role criminal psychology can play in investigations in a maritime setting.

     In conversation with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand Julia and Charles delve into how MHSS’ new forensic psychology service has the potential to revolutionise the way crimes at sea are investigated. 

    The also discuss the broader mental health issues facing seafarers and the stigma that continues to be associated with it and developing preventative measures to improve well-being onboard ship.

    The conversation then turns to the Red Sea crisis and the impact attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels are having on seafarers and their families what actions can be taken to help.

    Listen now to learn more about tackling the mental health issues of seafarers.

  • In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we dive into the digital transformation of the maritime industry with Francois Hanat, Digital Innovation Manager at Ascenz Marorka.

    Join our host Dan Chapman, Head of Media at Seatrade Maritime, as they navigate the solutions Ascenz Marorka is providing to vessels across the globe.

    Francois shares the company's mission to harmonise economic and environmental objectives, offering a broad spectrum of digital tools designed to optimise ship operations, enhance safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.

    With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,400 ships equipped, Ascenz Marorka, backed by GTT's six decades of maritime expertise, presents a unique one-stop shop platform for vessel performance management.

    Whether it's LNG carriers or offshore operations, Francois illustrates how their solutions are not just about technology, but also leveraging human expertise.

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  • In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on the new emissions regulations shipowners have to comply with.

    Our correspondent Paul Bartlett takes the listener through how the new regulations from IMO and EU will impact operations

    In this podcast, we will examine the significance of 2024 in the light of these new regulations. Although their full impact has not been felt so far, they will alter day-to-day ship management and require an unprecedented level of ship performance monitoring, verification, and reporting, known as MRV.

    The regulations are:      

    The IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) systemThe European Union Emissions Trading System, EU ETSFuelEU Maritime

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  • Three months of the Red Sea crisis, US cyber fears over Chinese made port cranes, and the Magna Carta of the seafaring kind and much more in the latest Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of February in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

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    EU recognises abatement of emissions difficult in shippingMaersk looks at DB Schenker acquisitionFeeder chartering and the impact of the Red Sea crisisNo change in Panama Canal restrictions until AprilGeopolitics and inflation impact Rotterdam portThree months of the Red Sea crisis Biden administration and China bring port crane manufacturing back to the USPhilippine’s President delays signing the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

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  • The latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast delves into the crucial topic of seafarer training with John Abate, head of training at Northern Marine Group

    Talking with Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Paul Bartlett, John shares perspectives on the rapid technological advancements impacting the maritime sector, from sustainable propulsion options to the digitalisation of operations.

    He highlights the importance of developing competencies that extend beyond compliance, emphasizing the role of immersive, team-based training in enhancing crew safety and operational efficiency.

    The conversation also explores the evolving skill sets required for tomorrow's seafarers, the implications of a multi-fuel future, and the integration of continuous professional development to stay current.

    Discussion also turns to autonomous shipping looking at the trials of remote-controlled ships in the offshore wind industry and how these could develop into fully autonomous vessels over time.

    Listen now for a deep dive into the future of seafarer training

  • Over 50 vessels attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, thousands of ships diverted via the Cape of Good Hope, and billions of dollars of trade disrupted in the Red Sea crisis.

    The crisis that has developed in the Red Sea since mid-November seemed to come out of nowhere and illustrates the highly unpredictable nature of geopolitical impact on the shipping industry.

    In the latest episode of Chat about Geopolitics and Trade we turn the tables on our usual presenter Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, for his expert insights into what is happening in the Red Sea and Yemen.

    Over the next 30 minutes or so you will hear about the background to the current situation, the geopolitical response, impact on trade, and where do we go from here.

  • Dive into the captivating journey of Captain Alexandra Hagerty, the latest ambassador of the Seatrade Maritime Club, as she shares her voyage from sailing instructor to Master of the hospital ship Africa Mercy.

    Captain Alexandra Hagerty, currently a Fleet Superintendent with Pasha, talks about her career in shipping and at sea with Seatrade Maritime’s Dan Chapman.

    Discover her impact on the maritime industry, her role in sustainability, and her inspiring initiative, Captains without Borders, which empowers underprivileged maritime cadets.

    Learn how she's helping steer the industry towards a sustainable horizon on this episode of Seatrade Maritime Masterclass.

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