Shipping has ambitious targets to decarbonise but it will only be able to reach those goals with the help of those who operate the vessels – seafarers. When it comes to decarbonisation in shipping much of the talk is around new technology, engines and the availability of alternative fuels. But for these alternative fuelled vessels to work there is a very vital piece of the puzzle – trained crews to operate them. The key role of the seafarer in shipping’s decarbonisation voyage led to the...

The future fuels war, differing views on port automation, and reshaping the container market - all this and much more on the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.  Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: LNG-powered newbuild orders surge US port strike ends – unions and employers reach tentative...

In the second episode of our series with Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions, Thomas Pauly General Manager, future portfolio and market intelligence, and Henrik Lundgren, General Manager, new technologies and systems architecture delve into more detail on the Next Level Shaft Line Solutions range with host and Seatrade Maritime News correspondent, Gary Howard. The conversation begins with a look at how Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions gathers feedback from customers on their wants, needs, and...

Industrial cranes are business-critical assets across supply chains, from manufacturing to port operations on the landside, and onboard ships from heavy lift vessels to geared bulkers and cruise ships at sea. In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News senior correspondent Gary Howard talks crane safety with Unique Group's Ed Arias, VP-Water Weights, and Sales Representative, Tad Dunville. Ed and Tad share their deep understanding of the regulations and safety considerations around crane design,...

Attracting young talent to seafaring, the role of unions in the energy transition, and the power of tripartism in fostering collaboration between unions, employers, and governments. Join Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, as he delves into the challenges and opportunities facing seafarers and the maritime industry with Larry Gwee, Assistant General Secretary of the Singapore Maritime Officers Union (SMOU). A lively conversation with Larry covers – The image challenge facing...

The ​impact ​of ​the ​US ​presidential ​election ​on ​geopolitics ​and ​shipping. ​A ​multipolar ​versus ​a ​bipolar ​world. The ​challenge ​to ​business ​of ​navigating ​a ​changing ​global ​landscape. In this latest Chat About Geopolitics and Trade episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Executive Director, Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics talks with host Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT. The conversation covers The impact of the US Presidential Election A multipolar vs bipolar...

US East Coast ports face shutdown, container alliances and Red Sea diversions, and seafarers ripped off with illegal hiring fees – all these stories and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: Smaller firms set to take FuelEU hit MSC ship loses...

What is the role of LNG as a transition fuel and how does fit with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ambitions and regulations? Ahead of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting (MEPC 82) on 30 Sept – 4 Oct the Seatrade Maritime Podcast caught up with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Nick Savvides talked to the Secretary-General about the role of LNG as a transition fuel, as well as theme of next year’s World Maritime...

Nuclear power as an alternative fuel for maritime is gaining serious momentum as a pathway to zero emissions for the industry. One of those at the vanguard of trying to commericalise nuclear for shipping has been Mikal Boe, CEO of Core Power, a company he founded in 2018. It is over three years ago since Mikal last appeared on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast and things have clearly moved on a long way in that time. “I ​think the ​biggest ​milestone ​over ​the ​last ​three ​year has...

As the shipping industry scrutinises every aspect of onboard operations to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance, Paul Nailor of Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions discusses the company’s shaft line innovations. From doubling the overhaul period of its Airguard Seal to a complete rethink of the stern tube set up, Paul outlines the industry challenges that led to the development of Wärtsilä's Next Level Shaft Line Solutions, as well as each technology's operational...

In this In Focus episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime, talks with Ahmad Abdulaziz Sindi, General Manager of the Transportation Sector at the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP). They discuss the upcoming Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress, the role of OSP in promoting sustainable hydrocarbon utilisation, and the key initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability in maritime. Learn more about: An overview of the Oil Sustainability Program...

A massive blast in Ningo-Zhoushan port, building a regional carrier in the Middle East, and the X-Press Pearl master held in Sri Lanka for over three years. Maritime in Minutes runs through the editors' picks from the news in August 2024. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of August, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: In connectivity...

The ​comparison ​between ​the ​shipping ​and ​the ​aviation ​industries ​is ​a ​common ​one, ​with ​it often ​felt that ​maritime ​lags ​behind. Bringing ​systems ​over ​from ​aviation ​to ​maritime ​has ​proved ​to ​be ​more ​difficult ​than ​it ​sounds, but ​this ​is ​something ​that ​SITA, ​through ​SmartSea, ​is ​looking ​to ​change. Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand sits down with Julian Panter, CEO of SmartSea, to discuss the transformative potential of bringing aviation...

Efficiency is key to commercial and environmental performance in shipping, in this episode we discuss efficiency as an ethos and the technologies that enable more efficient tanker operations. With SMM 2024 and its environmental conference gmec just around the corner, Seatrade Maritime’s Gary Howard spoke to Ardmore Shipping technical manager Suraj Batra about the importance of operational efficiency in the Ardmore fleet, and some of the technologies the company has trialled and adopted in...

Folk Maritime is a newcomer to the feeder and shortsea trades but has chosen an experienced leader in container shipping to bring the company’s ambitions to life. In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Folk Maritime CEO Poul Hestbaek speaks to Seatrade Maritime’s Gary Howard about the company’s expansion plans, and how Saudi Arabia’s backing and Vision 2030 gives Folk a long-term view of shipping in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. The conversation covers topics including: Fleet...

The impact of geopolitics on shipping have come into sharp focus with the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and war in Ukraine. The latest episode of the Chat About Geopolitics and Trade series features John Thompson Co-founder and Commercial Director of global maritime risk management specialists Ambrey. In a chat with Punit Oza Founder of Maritime NXT, John comments, “Shipping is a huge part of global trade, but it's often the unseen part." Delving into how shipping is impacted by...

A fiery dark fleet tanker collision. Deaths from enclosed space incidents. The best earnings for shipping in 15 years. Maritime in Minutes runs through the editors' picks from the news in July 2024. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of July, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: Feeder squeeze on the horizon Vessel boardings and geopolitics...

A return in ordering for tankers, shipyard expansion, and increasing production by Chinese shipbuilders are all signs of a buoyant shipbuilding market in 2024. In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2024 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this final part of the series the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talks with Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the performance and...

Disruption has built on disruption for the tanker markets generally keeping rates at high levels while newbuilding deliveries remain low. In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2024 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this fourth part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talks with Tim Smith from MSI about the performance and outlook for the tanker shipping market. If you enjoyed...

The dry bulk shipping market has rebounded in the first half of 2024 driven by the Capesize sector and the iron ore trades – will this positive trend continue for the remainder of the year? In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2024 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this second part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talks with Plamen Natzkoff, Associate Director for Dry...

Spot container freight rates have surged to unexpected highs in the first half of 2024 due the Red Sea crisis, what will happen in the remaining months of the year? In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2024 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this second part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Daniel Richards from MSI, about the developments in the container...

Accelerating economic growth, improved demand, and the impact of Red Sea diversions have combined to boost shipping markets across the board in the first half of 2024. In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2024 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this first part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the overall macro-economic...

The shipping market in the first half of 2024 has been characterised by strong significant movement and earnings for some sectors are now highest they have been in 15 years. So what does the second half of the year have in store? We're just past the half-way point of the year and the Seatrade Maritime Podcast takes stock of movements in shipping markets over the first six months of 2024 and looks ahead at expectations for the remainder of the year. In this latest shipping markets outlook...

Being a nice guy doesn't pay in container shipping. The biggest Posidonia ever. Who pays in an alternative fuel spill? Maritime in Minutes runs through the editors' picks from the news in June 2024. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of June, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: Greek shipowners take on the regulators Yangshan and Salalah top...