Maritime Matters: The MarineLink podcast
Maritime Matters takes a deep dive with leadership in the global maritime industry, going beyond the headlines for insights on the most topical issues of the day. From oceangoing ships to coastal and inland waterways; to ship and boat design and construction; each episode is dedicated to exploring the rigors of working on and around the world’s waterways.
Beating the Heat: R.W. Fernstrum & Company Celebrates 75
R.W. Fernstrum & Company was founded by Robert W. Fernstrum in Menominee, Mich., 75 years ago, a quintessential U.S. manufacturing story. The company was born in the aftermath of WWII, founded on an invention developed during the war by Robert W. Fernstrum to help solve an engine overheating problem that was plaguing U.S. Navy landing craft. Family owned and operated from day one, today the company includes a fourth generation of family that aims to continue the legacy of its founder.
Leadership Profile: Morgan Fanberg, CEO, Glosten
When he joined the Glosten more than 26 years ago as an intern, little did Morgan Fanberg know that one day he’d be at the helm leading the largest privately owned naval architecture firm in the United States.
Green Marine Helps Maritime Blaze an Environmental Path
Green Marine is an environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry, a voluntary initiative that helps its participants to improve their environmental performance beyond regulations. But participation in the Green Marine program requires rigor in planning, executing, measuring and reporting an organization’s performance across 14 indicators, an investment in time and resources…
Ship Repair That is Transparent, On Time & On Budget
EDR Antwerp Shipyard has undergone a complete rebrand, but the transformation is far more than skin deep. Philippe Trouillard, Commercial Manager, discusses with Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, not only the transformation of the yard and its facilities, but also too the challenges of successfully competing with much cheaper repair yards in the Far East; and insights on an exciting new electrostatically…
Exploring Green Power & Propulsion in the SOV Sector
As the offshore wind industry grows, so too does the number of purpose-built SOVs and CSOVs needed to support this clean energy sector. Maritime Matters sits down with Siemens Energy’s Trygve Øi Akselsen and Intelatus Global Partners’ Philip Lewis to discuss how evolving technologies are helping to drive performance and efficiency gains across the global fleet.
Driveline Considerations When ‘Going Hybrid’
As emission reduction mandates sweep through maritime and hybrid solutions become the norm rather than the exception, special consideration must be paid to the drive train. Bob Lennon, with more than 40 years of maritime drivetrain experience, shares insight from Regal Rexnord on special areas to consider to ensure a long, efficient life of the propulsion machinery, cradle to grave.
Shipbuilding 4.0: Using Digital Twins to Enhance Efficiency
Ship and boat builders globally – from the largest to the smallest shipyards – can leverage new digital tools, including digital twins, to improve productivity and reduce costs. In this episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, we welcome a trio of executives from ABS, Fincantieri and Cadmatic to discuss in granular detail the best steps to start leveraging new technology in ship design and construction.
Sea Machines Charts the Course on Autonomy
Sea Machines is a pioneer in maritime autonomy, operating continuously since it was founded by Michael Johnson in 2015. In this episode of Maritime Matters, we visit with Johnson to discuss his take on the pace and course of true maritime autonomy, plus the rationale behind the development and technical insights on SELKIE, a new unmanned surface vessel developed by Sea Machine’s
