Seatrade Maritime News Podcast

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 a...

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,...

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 ship...

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 h...

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...

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 mariti...

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 transit The d...

In the latest episode of Chat about Geopolitics and Trade, we delve into the world of dry bulk shipping with Klaveness both from a commercial and research perspective. Our guest presenter Punit Oza , Founder of Maritime NXT, talks with Michael Jorgensen , Head of Dry Bulk at Klaveness Dry Bulk, and Peter Lindstrom , Head of Research at Klaveness Dry Bulk. The discussions cover: Why the influence o...

Demand for newbuilding slots remained robust in 2023 with Chinese shipbuilders now the dominant force. What does 2024 hold for the sector? In the fifth, and final, part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the shipbuilding sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Managing Director Adam Kent. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast he says, “China is now dominating...

Continued strength in the fundamentals of the tanker market are seen in the coming year as the sector continues to benefit from geopolitical turbulence and resulting disruption. In the fourth part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the tanker sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Analyst Tim Smith. Looking back at 2023 for the tanker sector he notes there h...

After a disappointing year the dry bulk market picked-up in the last two months of 2023, but the question is will this upturn continue in 2024? In the third part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the dry bulk sector with Will Fray, a Director of Maritime Strategies International (MSI). Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Fray said the upturn in rates was quite revealin...

Container shipping is under pressure from large amounts of new capacity coming into the fleet, however, events in the Red Sea are boosting spot rates at least in the short-term. In the second part of our 2023 shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the container sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analyst Daniel Richards. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Richards...

How will the macro-economic outlook impact shipping markets in 2024? In a five-part series to start 2023 we take a look at where shipping markets are headed in the coming year with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI).   In this first part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the overall macro-economic outlook for shipping in 2024.

Where are shipping markets headed in the next 12 months? Get the view of the experts in our 2024 markets outlook podcast episode.   In the first episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast for you will hear from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analysts Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith. They will be covering the macro-outlook for shipping as whole and then drilling dow...

Mergers and acquisitions, the Panama Canal water restrictions, the Dark Fleet, Starlink's mini-revolution, and shipping under attack in the Red Sea. It's been a dramatic year in shipping. It's time for the Maritime in Minutes review of 2023 in shipping. We're going to be taking you on a look back over the last 12 months at some of the biggest stories in shipping and maritime featured on...

This episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast comes at a timely point when COP 28 has wrapped up and the world reflects on discussions made to reduce carbon emissions and consider alternative fuel solutions.  We talked to Antonios Trakakis, Technical Director, Marine at RINA, Greece, about his long-term advocacy of LNG as the optimum fuel selection for new vessels and dug a little d...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are in Conversation with bound4blue CTO and Co-Founder David Ferrer. The broad ranging discussion with Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Paul Bartlett includes: Suction Sail Development Choice Confidence in Suction Sails Impact of Carbon Intensity Regulations Pilot Installations and Orders Global Applicability and Financial Aspects List...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on the complexities of providing global customer service for mobile harbour cranes and ship and offshore cranes with Liebherr. Christoph Döring, Head of Customer Services – Mobile Cranes and Reachstackers for Liebherr, talks with Emma Howell, Seatrade Maritime Director of Content. The conversation covers:  Christoph’s role with...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are in Conversation with P&O Maritime Logistics CEO Martin Helweg and Head of HSSEQ Benjamin Neal. The broad ranging discussion with Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Paul Bartlett includes: The integration of Topaz Energy and Marine The energy transition and P&O Maritime Logistics' decarbonisation pathway Why the company hasn't...

Drastic cuts in Panama Canal transits, Houthi militia attack vessels and take seafarers hostage, and the Filipino seafarer influencer, and much more on the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand takes the listener through November in maritime with his top picks that appeared on Seatrade Maritime News. Featured in this episode Panama Canal transit reduction...

In this latest Chat about Geopolitics and Trade episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we discuss the role of shipping research with Lauritzen Bulkers.  Our guest presenter Punit Oza from Maritime Nxt talks to William Eduard, Head of Research for Lauritzen Bulkers.  In this episode you will hear about: The value of diverse viewpoints in research and not just focusing on shipping. Using...

In this latest podcast, Seatrade Maritime News correspondent Paul Bartlett talks with Thomas Campbell, General Manager of Clyde Marine Training on meeting future seafarer needs. The conversation covers a broad range of pertinent topics around the cadet training and what the future holds. Topics discussed include: The company's training business The global shortage of seafarers and the impact on tr...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we focus on the role of the SOSREP in responding to maritime emergencies with guest Stephan Hennig who is who is the Secretary of State's Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention. Stephan is joined in conversation by Nick Savvides, Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News, and provides a fascinating insight into the role of the S...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we speak to Susanne Justesen from the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at sea. In a conversation with Seatrade Maritime News’ Nick Savvides, Susanne also takes a dive in the GMF’s Human sustainability programme. The discussion covers: The lack of gender diversity at sea Preventing sexual misconduct Pilot...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are In Conversation with Tuomas Riski CEO of Norsepower, which manufacturers mechanical sails to bring wind power into the 21st century. Tuomas talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about reducing fuel consumption and emissions by fitting mechanical sails to vessels. The episode includes discussion about: A modernised mechan...