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February 13, 2025
The marine industry at large slowly evolves on fuel transition, as the questions on regulation, technology and finance of emerging technologies cumulatively works to stunt growth. But Dave Lee and e1 Marine have a plan to effectively enable hydrogen as a marine fuel, effectively helping to pave the path for others to follow.
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February 10, 2025
As offshore wind farms grow larger and further offshore, the demand grows for bigger, more capable vessels. Enter the Service Operation Vessel (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) segments, which according to Phil Lewis, Director of Research, Intelatus Global Partners, are drawing a fair amount of speculative ordering today. Maintaining vessel supply and demand while eyeing day rates to support the industry is a perpetual challenge.
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February 4, 2025
Sourcing and maintaining marine coatings systems are arguably a shipowner’s most critical means to ensure a long and productive lifecycle for ships, boats and offshore rigs. At the same time, coatings have become a central part of the ship efficiency, decarbonization discussion. Norway is a historical hotbed for marine and offshore industry innovation, and Jotun is certainly no exception. Christer Øpstad, Global R&D Director Fouling Protection, Jotun, discusses with Maritime Reporter TV how the macro trends of fuel efficiency, emissions reduction and decarbonization are driving R&D within his laboratories today.
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February 3, 2025
American Waterways Operators (AWO) president and CEO Jennifer Carpenter is imploring California governor Gavin Newsom to withdraw the 2022 amendments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Commercial Harbor Craft rule, particularly in light of CARB’s withdrawal of its requests to enforce emissions rules for California’s truck and rail industries, leaving only harbor craft subject to CARB’s stringent regulations. In her letter to Newsome Carpenter calls the amendments ‘dangerous and draconian,’ sticking the industry with standards it cannot meet using equipment that’s not even approved for maritime.
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January 27, 2025
This episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, delves into the critical importance of the inland waterways infrastructure in the U.S., focusing on the Chickamauga Lock Project on the Tennessee River. A trio of experts discusses with…
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January 19, 2025
The IPS Professional Platform from Volvo Penta continues to make inroads to the commercial maritime segment, particularly in the passenger vessel, pilot boat and CTV markets. Jens Bering, VP, Volvo Penta North America gives an overview of 2024 with an eye toward opportunities in 2025.
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January 12, 2025
A pair of powerful Baudouin marine engines are featured in this Maritime Reporter TV segment, as ADR Power Systems’ Sean Glocker discusses the power parameters and warranty information on these workboat tough powerplants.
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December 8, 2024
Incat Crowther is at the tip of the spear in designing technologically optimized vessels designed to cut emissions, with all efforts aiming for the target of zero environmental impact. Grant Pecoraro discusses some of the technology, fuels and techniques that are paving the way in the passenger, RoPax and CTV sectors.
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January 8, 2025
The U.S. Dredging industry is firing on all cylinders, with more than $3B invested in a fleet of new vessels with new capabilities currently under construction. A long list of major port deepening projects, in step with routine maintenance dredging and the provision of new buffers against larger, more frequent storms, promises to keep this U.S.-built, U.S.-crewed industry gainfully employed for years to come. Bill Doyle, CEO of DCA, updates Maritime Reporter TV with insights on what’s to come in 2025.
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January 4, 2025
In the world of modern commercial maritime, power by sail is a nano-miniscule part of the equation. But as vessel owners seek to meet and beat emission reduction goals, no stone is left unturned. Meet Grain de Sail, a company that built its business first and emissions-free transportation solution second. Stefan Gallard discusses the growing fleet, and the growing size of the ships with the delivery this year of Grain de Sail 2 and the creation of the much larger Grain de Sail 3.
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January 3, 2025
Gecko Robotics is pioneering the use of AI and robotics to change how organizations build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure. Recently it started supporting the build of the Columbia-class submarine program. Troy Demmer, Co-founder & Head of Products, discusses the technology and the path ahead in both maritime and offshore energy for Gecko Robotics.
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December 31, 2024
Deltamarin R&D Manager Mia Elg provides unique perspectives on a decarbonization enablers that deserve more attention as the ship machinery field becomes more complex.
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December 15, 2024
Clear communication during vessel operations is essential for safety and efficiency. David Clark are acknowledged leaders in providing the communication kit that can facilitate clear comms and withstand the rigors of the marine environment.
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December 4, 2024
Norwegian maritime, and increasingly ‘green maritime’ prowess is legendary. Enter Shipshave, a relatively new name in maritime, offering its In-Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH), designed to help shipowners keep clean hulls and cut fuel consumption. Maritime Reporter TV caught up with Åge Højmark, CEO, ShipShave @ Posidonia in Athens last month for an update on the system and it’s use in industry.
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December 1, 2024
Brought in earlier this year to help combine four great maritime training and operation brands into one seamless entity, Heather Combs, CEO, Ripple Operations, channels her tech industry past to build and grow a maritime training and shipboard operations powerhouse.
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December 1, 2024
When it comes to minimizing noise and vibration from a vessel’s power train, it’s best to engage with design team experts from the start to ensure that the final product meets or beats expectations. Maritime Reporter TV was in New Orleans recently and was able to round up a trio of experts from Regal Rexnord, Christie & Grey and Noise Control Engineering to discuss specific considerations and actions
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November 23, 2024
From modernized electronic logbooks – or eLogs – to streamlined procurement processes via its Nautical Systems, ABS Wavesight offers the tools and the support to unlock the efficiency potential of maritime’s digitalization revolution.
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November 18, 2024
A fierce defender of the U.S. Jones Act, Aaron Jones discusses the impact on jobs, wages and national security when foreign vessels and mariners are permitted to skirt the law and work in U.S. waters.
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November 18, 2024
High speed connectivity is no longer a luxury onboard ship, it’s an imperative for efficient business operations and to help enhance the crew experience. Eric Griffin, VP, Inmarsat, discusses the some of Inmarsat’s most recent gains in connecting ships at sea.
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November 18, 2024
Elliott Bay Design Group and Diversified Marine discuss the evolution and advantages of the Electrified Truckable Tug.
