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...

Understanding around mental health in shipping has improved, but more work is required to build on awareness and advocacy to deliver actions that address the specific challenges of a life at sea.  There is a growing awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing in society and within the maritime industry, but the challenges of isolation and pressures of seafaring present specific challenges. In this Maritime Masterclass episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Ivy League...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we take a dive into how geopolitics impacts investment decisions in shipping. Presenter Punit Oza, founder of MaritimeNXT, talks with Christoph Toepfer from Borealis Maritime about the geopolitical landscape impacts their business. The conversation covers: Geopolitical risks and their impact on investment decisionsThe Red Sea crisis and security challengesTechnology’s role in optimising shipping, although progress has been slowAdvise for...

Upgrading, refitting and repairing ships is taking on a new significance as shipping decarbonises, Drydocks World CEO Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD gives his view in the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast. Recorded in the run up to Posidonia 2024, Capt. Rado speaks to Seatrade Maritime’s Emma Howell about the importance of Greek shipping to Drydocks World and the historic ties between the yard and Greece. Drydocks World’s 25-year business master plan is explored in detail, giving...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Hear more about: EU recognises abatement of emissions difficult in shippingMaersk looks at DB Schenker acquisitionFeeder chartering and the impact of the Red Sea...

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...

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...

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,...

Shipping under attack in the Red Sea, a new container shipping alliance, Chinese yards dominate newbuilding market, and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect back on the month of January in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage. Hear more about: Maersk extending pause of Red Sea transitThe dangers of fake pilot laddersMethanol overtakes LNG for alternative fuel vessel ordersSoaring...