Alongside

In this episode of Future Thinking, Captain Yves Vandenborn, Head of Loss Prevention – Asia-Pacific at NorthStandard, explores how shipowners and operators are responding to improving the evolving well-being needs of today's seafarers and building safer, more supportive working environments. Yves is joined by Jeremy Sutton, CEO of Swire Shipping, and Nick Potter, President & CEO of AET, both N...

In this series of Future Thinking, our host Captain Yves Vandenborn, Head of Loss Prevention - Asia-Pacific, explores those at the heart of the shipping world; the seafarers - why they choose a career at sea, what makes it special and what the challenges are. In this episode, we discuss the future of the maritime workforce through the experiences of cadets entering the industry today. Joined by Li...

In this episode of Future Thinking, our host Captain Yves Vandenborn, Head of Loss Prevention - Asia-Pacific, is joined by Steve Willows of Stella Maris and Ruth Campbell of The Mission to Seafarers to explore the people at the heart of the maritime industry: seafarers. Drawing on their experience supporting crews around the world, Steve and Ruth discuss why people choose a career at sea, the real...

In this episode, we discuss the impact of the delayed IMO deal to cut global shipping emissions and the resulting focus on the EU's FuelEU Maritime regulation. We hear about the political tension and uncertainty surrounding the IMO negotiations, the interim strategies for the maritime industry and the benefits and challenges of the FuelEU regulation. We also look at the pooling process for emissio...

In this episode of 'Taking on tomorrow, together,' some of NorthStandard's Leadership Group reflect on the key challenges and achievements of 2025. Despite a calmer year for claims, the club highlights the need for caution still amid global conflicts, rising costs, and political uncertainties. Discussions include the Pre Renewal Report, and the strategic initiatives that have fostered diversificat...

In areas off the coast of Victoria in Southern Australia, ocean conditions are changing. Warmer currents, unpredictable storms, and shifting water chemistry present a new reality for the communities who depend on the sea. In this episode of NorthStandard's 'Alongside' podcast, hosted by Danielle Jalowiecka, we dive into how these changes are impacting one of the ocean's most iconic creatures—the S...

In this special episode of ‘Alongside’ – the third in the 'Taking on tomorrow, together' series, host Kait Borsay is joined by Managing Director Paul Jennings and Chief Financial Officer Nick Jelley. They discuss NorthStandard's latest Annual Review results, delve into significant incidents from the past year, and explore the impact of global geopolitical events on the shipping industry. The...

In this episode of the Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Kimberly Tam of the Alan Turing Institute and the University of Plymouth discuss the prevalence of cyber attacks in the maritime industry and the role of AI in defending against these threats. The conversation explores the types of cyber attacks common in the sector, the challenges in detecting and rep...

NorthStandard’s Helen Barden discusses the transformative role of AI in the shipping industry with Professor Adam Sobey from the Alan Turing Institute. Professor Sobey explains the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, emphasising their applications in ship design, manufacturing and operations. The conversation explores AI's potential to optimise vessel efficiency,...

In this episode of Future Thinking, Thetius founder Nick Chubb talks to NorthStandard’s Helen Barden about the transformative impact of digitalisation and decarbonisation on the maritime industry. They explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating new technologies, the importance of data quality and standardisation and the role of regulation in driving industry-wide change. Nick emphasis...

In this first episode of Future Thinking Season Three, Mike Salthouse explores the impact of new technologies on the maritime industry with futurist K.D. Adamson. The discussion addresses the misconception that technology alone will shape the future, emphasising that values and adaptability are critical. Topics covered include the vulnerabilities of the shipping industry to technological advances,...

In this episode of 'Taking on tomorrow, together', Kait Borsay talks to NorthStandard’s Managing Directors, Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings. They discuss the renewal period, recent company achievements, and key global issues affecting the maritime industry. The conversation covers NorthStandard's performance, including claims volatility, geopolitical impacts and future innovations. Special attentio...

In this episode of Alongside Kait Borsay delves into the critical issue of crew welfare. With guests Captain Yves Vandenborn, NorthStandard’s Head of Loss Prevention and Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of InterManager, the discussion focuses on the physical, mental, and social well-being of seafarers. The episode explores best practices, the impact of global events, the importance of soc...

In this episode of Alongside, the podcast from NorthStandard for the shipping industry, host Kait Borsay explores the Jones Act, a fundamental U.S. law regulating maritime commerce. With guests Emma Jones, Senior Associate at Blank Rome LLP, and Gina Venezia, President and Head of Commercial Americas for NorthStandard, the discussion delves into the cabotage laws enforced by the&nbs...

In this episode of Alongside we discuss aquaculture, one of the fastest growing food-producing sectors in the world.  Aquaculture involves the farming of fish, shrimps, seaweed and molluscs and has been practiced for thousands of years. But as it becomes a more vital part of the world’s farming sector, there are many challenges as well as opportunities. We hear from Gareth Butterfield, C...

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In the final episode of the debarbonisation Future Thinking mini-series, Helen Barden is joined by Peter Jameson, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group. They discuss holistic sustainability in the maritime industry, including economic sustainability, ESG factors, and the influence of global geopolitical factors on maritime decarbonisation. Peter offers insights on how companies can begin th...

In this penultimate episode of the Future Thinking mini-series by North Standard, host Helen Barden is joined by Mikal Boe, Chair and CEO of CorePower, to discuss the role of scalable new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonization. They delve into the potential of nuclear power to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, the challenges of integrating this t...

In this episode of Future Thinking, Helen Barden talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about ship decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry. Ros details Solis Marine's projects involving ammonia as a marine fuel, including retrofitting and new build options, and discusses the various challenges and safety considerations associated with implementing new fuel technologies...

In this episode of the Future Thinking decarbonisation mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Stinne Taiger Ivo, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO. They delve into the complexities of maritime decarbonisation and discuss how BIMCO aids the industry with regulations, contracts and clauses. They also explore the challenges of implementing the Carbon Intensity Indicator regulations...

In this episode of Future Thinking from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyds Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. They discuss the establishment and objectives of the hub, its focus on advancing safety and risk management for future maritime fuels, and the importance of engaging industry partners in the transition towards decarbonisation. They...

In this second episode in the 'Taking on tomorrow together' series, NorthStandard Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings look at the financial results for the first year of the merger. They also discuss the accident in Baltimore Harbour involving the Dali, and the impact on shipping of such a high profile incident. Plus they look ahead to the next year and beyond for NorthStandard, and...

In this episode we speak to a company at the heart of a major operation to transfer more than a million barrels of oil from a decaying floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) off the coast of Yemen. The operation to remove the oil from the FSO Safer was sanctioned by the United Nations and took place to prevent a major environmental disaster. It meant months of planning, as well as negotiations...

‘Taking on tomorrow, together’ is a special mini-series within NorthStandard’s ‘Alongside’ podcast.  In this episode, NorthStandard Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings talk about the recent merger, review some of the achievements from NorthStandard’s first year (including recent renewal results) and look ahead to the next year and beyond.  Highlights: 00:40 Reflecting...

In this episode of the Alongside: Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Mike Salthouse is joined by Brendan Moore, CEO of SynMax.  SynMax is a Houston-based satellite analytics and intelligence company which uses its latest technology to track vessels that turn off the Automatic Identification System (AIS).  Mike and Brendan discuss the challenges facing authorities in tracking...