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ESG Policies Help to Drive Ship Equip Decisions

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 11, 2022

As environmental pressures to clean up operations grow, maritime operators must examine their Environmental, Social and Governance policies. Stergios Stamopoulous, Manager, Global Sustainability Center, ABS, discusses the challenges that shipowners face.

Shipboard Connectivity via Inmarsat

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 7, 2022

Connectivity onboard ships has never been more critical, particularly in the area of crew retention to provide that "Starbucks Experience" to get, and stay online. Eric Griffin, VP, Offshore Energy & Fishing, Inmarsat, discusses latest investments and solutions from global satcom giant.

Armach Aims to Keep Ship Hulls Clean & Efficient

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 6, 2022

Armach aims to keep hulls clean via intelligent robotics. Karl Lander, Director, Regulatory Compliance and Outreach, discusses recent technology advances.

Inside Hybrid Tugs with Berg Propulsion

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 5, 2022

Jonas Nyberg, Berg Propulsion discusses the Berg hybrid tug solution with focus on the mechanical and electrical integration.

ABS Launches ABS Wavesight

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 30, 2022

As digitalization in the maritime sector gains speed, ABS launches ABS Wavesight to effectively consolidate all digital products under one roof, offering ship owners a one-stop-shop for it’s A-to-Z digital solutions.

Pasha Hawaii Brings LNG Containerships Online

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 16, 2022

Operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from day one in service, the MV George III, the first of Pasha Group’s two new ‘Ohana Class, Jones Act-qualified containerships, is the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly vessel to serve the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane. The George III features a state-of-the-art engine, an optimized hull form, and an underwater propulsion system with a high-efficiency rudder and propeller. George III is the first LNG-powered vessel to fuel on the West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. The new 774-foot Jones Act vessel surpasses the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2030 emission standards for ocean vessels. With the first delivered and the second on the way, George Pasha, IV, President and CEO, Pasha Hawaii and Ed Washburn, SVP, Fleet Operations, Pasha Hawaii, discuss the challenges and reward of building two new LNG-fueled containerships from scratch.

Meltdown in the Container Shipping Market Continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 8, 2022

Facing global economic headwinds, the volume of containerized cargo movement continues to plummet, Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta, summarizes: “It is clear that the carriers are no longer in charge, the shippers are.”

Gone to the Dogs: Stowaway Detection and Removal

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 2, 2022

Patrick Mooney and his team Jack Russell terriers are proving instrumental in finding and removing ‘professional’ stowaways in port, helping shipowners mitigate the cost and headache of repatriating unwelcome ride alongs.

Container Carrier Capacity Adjustment: Too Little, Too Late?

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 26, 2022

While drama in the container shipping sector has calmed a bit, container carriers still wrestle with unexpected drops in demand. Peter Sand, Xeneta, discusses vessel capacity moves and their likely impact on rates, as well as the first containership sent to the ship scrap yard in more than 18 months.

Connectivity via Iridium Drives Maritime

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 16, 2022

Iridium continues to expand its maritime offerings, ranging from Iridium GMDSS, Iridium Certus, plus increasing penetration in the unmanned vessel market.

SCHOTTEL Set to Propel Maritime’s Future

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 9, 2022

For 100 years SCHOTTEL has been an innovator in the maritime propulsion sector. Roland Schwandt and Stefan Buch explain how it is well suited to power its future, too, defined by decarbonization initiatives and electric options.

Spot Rate Plunge, Blank Sailings Plague Container Carriers

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 5, 2022

In what is the traditional busy season for ocean container carries, the market is ‘a mess’ according to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta with blank sailings, a free-fall in spot rates putting shippers in the driver’s seat.

Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 and Future Fuels

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 5, 2022

Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is formulated to help shipowners successfully adopt alternative fuel choices while keeping its machinery clean, as Luc Verbeeke, Chevron Marine Lubricants, explains.

Ørsted Invests to Ensure Safe Navigation in Offshore Wind Farms

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 4, 2022

Edward LeBlanc and his team engage with the maritime community to help ensure all mariners are well-armed to safely navigate offshore wind farms.

MJP Waterjet Tech Enables Efficiency, Safety

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 2, 2022

Marine Jet Power innovations in the waterjet propulsion sector enable vessel owners, from navies to offshore wind and everything in between, to maximize crew safety and operational efficiency.

View from the Top: Elpi Petrak, ENEA Management

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 30, 2022

Elpi Petraki, ENEA Management, has led a maritime life. As president of WISTA Hellas to her position at the Hellenic Short Sea Shipping Association, Petraki weighs in on everything from diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry, to future fuels.

Wabtec Tier IV Tech Center Stage at SMM 2022

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 28, 2022

With the return of the SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, the Wabtec team was on hand to discuss the value proposition of its Tier IV marine engine solution.

Meet Seahaven, the World’s Largest Inflatable Lifeboat

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 27, 2022

Stew Gregory, VP Innovation & New Products, Survitec discusses the rationale behind the launch of the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, Seahaven, designed to carry more than 1,000 people.

It’s Electric! TMC Transformers and Electric On Board Ships

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 25, 2022

As more boats and ships depend on electric solutions, TMC Transformers help to ensure that power flow is smooth and dependable, as Alexander Reiser explains.

Digital Intel Drives Main Engine Lubrication Health

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 20, 2022

As new fuels emerge in the maritime sector, new challenges emerge to keep machinery lubricated and maintained properly.

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