SMI PODCAST

In this engaging interview, Martin White, CEO of Stream Marine, discusses the evolution of maritime training, the innovative Maritime Passport initiative, and the future of digitalisation in the shipping industry. Discover how these advancements are empowering seafarers and transforming industry standards.

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of crew welfare, connectivity, and cybersecurity in the maritime industry. Melvin Tan from IEC Telecom shares insights on innovative solutions like voucher-based connectivity, industry trends, and the future of onboard communication.

This episode explores the complexities of crew change management in the shipping industry, highlighting how technology can transform operational efficiency, cost control, and seafarer welfare. Featuring insights from co-founders Niklas Weidmann & Narayan Venkatesh of Tilla Technologies, it discusses industry challenges, innovative solutions, and future opportunities.

This interview with Harry Vafias covers the current state of the shipping industry, geopolitical impacts, market strategies, and the future of Greek shipowners. Gain insights into how global events influence shipping markets and the strategic decisions of leading shipowners.

In this episode, Robert Blackman, KVH Industries discusses the evolution of maritime connectivity, focusing on the CommBox Edge Gateway, its features like paywall management, and the importance of cybersecurity and AI in modern shipping. Discover how enhanced onboard internet impacts crew welfare, operational efficiency, and future industry trends.

In this insightful interview, Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime, shares his expertise on the future of container shipping, geopolitical impacts, and the transformative role of AI. Discover how demographic shifts, technological advancements, and global conflicts are shaping the industry over the next decade.

This conversation explores the unique aspects of the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and its Blue MBA program, highlighting its role in shaping the shipping industry. Carsten discusses the evolution of shipping education, the importance of attracting talent, and the challenges faced by the workforce. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology and innovation in shipping, as well as...

In this podcast episode, Sean Moloney interviews Irene Rosberg, the program director of the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School. They discuss Irene's journey in the shipping industry, the importance of diversity and inclusion, the evolution of the Blue MBA program, and the newly introduced Blue Board Leadership Program. Irene emphasises the need for talent development and the significance o...

On the occasion of World Malaria Day, we are joined by Dr Jens Tülsner, CEO and Founder of Marine Medical Solutions, a company offering expert consultancy and management services to address the unique challenges faced by the maritime sector. In this exclusive podcast, Dr Tülsner will discuss how much of a problem Malaria is in the industry and what precautions seafarers should take when travelling...

When she is not presiding over meetings of Europe’s top shipowners, or running her tanker and dry bulk shipping company, or indeed promoting the importance of diversity in the global maritime industry as the recipient of the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award, Karin Orsel,  co-founder and CEO of the MF Shipping Group,  can be found dancing along to her favourite group ABBA, hiking in amazing countries...

In this episode, Sean Moloney, CEO of Elaborate Communications, speaks to Ronald Spithout, Managing Director, OneHealth by VIKAND and Yassin Askar, Co Founder & Chief Product Designer, Scoutbase about how their collaboration on AI-driven solutions is transforming maritime healthcare by enabling real-time wellness monitoring and encouraging crew members to share their mental health challenges a...

Sean Moloney, CEO, Elaborate Communications talks to Julian Panter, CEO, SmartSea about all things digital and how the shipping industry will embrace digital and technical innovation

Sean Moloney at Elaborate Communications talks to Capt. Pradeep Chawla about the future of education and learning within the Maritime Industry.

Sean Moloney, CEO of Elaborate Communications talks to Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder & CEO at KAIKO SYSTEMS about the acceleration of digitalisation in the shipping industry and how the industry is going through a period of positive change with more sectors embracing digitalisation.