The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In the Digital Age

Episode 115: Salvage, Safety, and the Future of Emergency Response Guest: Joseph Farrell III, CEO, Resolve Marine Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris speaks with Joseph Farrell III, CEO of Resolve Marine, about the evolving world of maritime salvage and emergency response. From the Deepwater Horizon to the recent Dali bridge response in Baltimore, Joe shares stories that show how Resolve navi...

Episode Title: Empowering Seafarers: Building Trust and Connection in Maritime with Josephine Le of The Hood Guest: Josephine Le , Founder of The Hood Episode Overview: In this powerful and human-centered conversation, Josephine Le, founder of The Hood, shares her journey from crewing superintendent to tech founder. The Hood is a digital platform reshaping how seafarers connect, build careers, and...

🎙️ The Last Dinosaur – Episode 113 Extending Ship Life, Decarbonization & Data with Tom Lister of Global Ship Lease Guest: Tom Lister , CEO, Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL) Episode Overview: Under Tom's leadership, Global Ship Lease has grown into one of the world's largest container tonnage providers while navigating the shifting seas of decarbonization, digitalization, and geopolitical disruption....

Embracing Innovation While Honoring Tradition: Kenji Togasaki of IINO Lines Guest: Kenji Togasaki , Senior Vice President at IINO Lines Episode Overview: Chris speaks with Kenji Togasaki about how IINO Lines—a storied, publicly traded Japanese shipping company—balances operational excellence with forward-looking innovation. They explore IINO's venture investments, focus on digitalization, decarbon...

🎙️ Episode 111: Cyber Threats on the High Seas, a Conversation with Dr. Gary Kessler Guest: Dr. Gary Kessle r, Co-Founder, Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON Episode Overview: Cybersecurity is often underestimated in maritime—but Dr. Gary Kessler is on a mission to change that. A pioneer in digital forensics and co-founder of the new Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON, Gary joins us to break dow...

Episode 110: Rebuilding Shipbuilding – Remote Work, Training & the Future of U.S. Yards Guest: Jason Lloyd, Senior Executive at TotalTek Episode Overview: Jason Lloyd brings over three decades of leadership experience, forged in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program, to the conversation on reviving America's shipbuilding capabilities. In this episode, he explores how TotalTek is pioneering remote...

Episode 109: Mental Health at Sea – A Real Talk with Pam Kern Guest: Pam Kern , MSLCSW, Director of Maritime Mental Health Services, Port Medical Management Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Chris Aversano sits down with Pam Kern, a former cruise ship officer turned licensed clinical social worker, to explore the often unspoken realities of mental health at sea. Pam brings deep insight f...

Episode 108: Wireless Safety and Real-Time Crew Monitoring with Sven Brooks of ScanReach Guest: Sven Brooks , CEO of ScanReach Episode Overview: Sven Brooks of ScanReach joins The Last Dinosaur to discuss how wireless mesh networks and wearables are transforming safety and connectivity at sea. From tracking crew locations in real time to enabling fast emergency response and even helping address ha...

Episode 107: Driving Innovation at Sea – A Conversation with Garry Noonan of Ardmore Shipping Guest: Garry Noonan, Director of Innovation, Ardmore Shipping Corporation Episode Overview: In this episode, Garry Noonan of Ardmore Shipping shares how a legacy tanker company can still lead in digital innovation. From practical applications of onboard tech to fostering a culture of experimentation, Garr...

🎙 Episode 106: The Evolving Role of Freight Trading in a Digital World Guest: Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Research and FFA, Navi Merchants and CM Navigator (Copenhagen Merchants Group) Overview: From chartering desks to freight analytics, Mads Frank Markussen bridges operational experience with digital innovation in maritime trading. In this episode, we explore how Navi Merchants builds freight...

Episode 105: Decarbonization Meets Digital -   zero44's Vision for Maritime Compliance Guest: Friederike Hesse , Co-founder & Managing Director, zero44 Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Friederike Hesse, Co-founder and Managing Director of zero44, a Berlin-based startup helping the maritime industry navigate decarbonization through smart digital tools. From FuelEU Maritime to com...

Episode 104: From Satellites to Shipping – Terminal Innovation with Paul Albert-Lebrun Guest: Paul Albert-Lebrun , Co-Founder & CEO of Nodal Paul joins us to explore how his aerospace background helped shape Nodal, a company creating a data assistant for terminal operators. We talk empathy in product design, the stubbornness of Excel, and the realities of bringing AI into complex operational envir...

Episode 103: Sustainability, Resilience & the Future of Ports with Dr. Beatriz Canamary Guest: Dr. Beatriz Canamary, Founder & CEO of SuRe Strategy , Professor at Florida Polytechnic University Episode Overview: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Beatriz Canamary, a leader at the intersection of sustainability and logistics. As the founder of SuRe Strategy and a professor at Florida Polytechnic...

Guest: Fabian Fussek , Co-Founder & CEO of Kaiko Systems Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur , I sit down with Fabian Fussek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems. Fabian and his team are revolutionizing how crews and technical managers navigate the challenges of Port State Control (PSC) inspections. We break down what these inspections are, why they matter, and how Kaiko Sys...

Episode 101: Enhancing Vessel Operations with AI-Driven Asset Management Guest: Ilari Lemmetty , Product Owner at Elomatic Episode Overview: This episode of The Last Dinosaur features Ilari Lemmetty, Product Owner at Elomatic, discussing the launch of the Aura Asset Performance Management system. This AI-powered platform enhances vessel operations by providing shipowners with clean, actionable dat...

Episode 100: The Maritime Podcasting Pioneer – Lena Gothberg Guest: Lena Gothberg , Host of The Shipping Podcast Why It Matters: This is The Big One —the 100th episode of The Last Dinosaur Podcast ! And who better to join than Lena Gothberg, a trailblazer in maritime podcasting? For nearly a decade, Lena has been the voice behind The Shipping Podcast , making it the longest-running podcast dedicat...

Episode 99: Navigating the Future of Maritime Training with Capt. Pradeep Chawla Guest: Capt. Pradeep Chawla , Chairman of GlobalMET and Founder of MarinePALS Episode Overview: Capt. Chawla shares insights from his 50-year maritime career, transitioning from sea to leadership at Anglo Eastern , and now pioneering digital training at MarinePALS. We explore the evolution of maritime education, the r...

Episode 98: Charting the Future of Liner Shipping with Roberto Giannetta Guest: Roberto Giannetta, Chairman, Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Roberto Giannetta, a seasoned expert with over 35 years of experience in the liner shipping industry and the chairman of the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association. Roberto shares insights into the pivota...

Episode 97: Maritime Leadership and Education in the 21st Century with Rear Admiral John Okon, President SUNY Maritime College Guest: Rear Admiral John Okon, President, SUNY Maritime College Episode Overview: In this episode, Christopher Aversano speaks with Rear Admiral John Okon, the newest president of SUNY Maritime College. They discuss how maritime education has evolved to meet the demands of...

Episode 96 Guest: Maria Conatser , President, International Propeller Club of the United States; Senior Financial Planning Analyst, Ingram Barge Company Episode Overview: Maria Conatser joins The Last Dinosaur to discuss the transformation needed for industry associations like the International Propeller Club to remain relevant in today's digital age. She highlights the strategies to attract and r...

Episode 95:    Navigating the Houston Ship Channel - Challenges and Innovation with Captain Matthew Glass Guest: Captain Matthew Glass , Pilot and Second Officer on the Houston Pilot's Executive Committee Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur – Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age , Chris Aversano welcomes Captain Matthew Glass, a seasoned pilot on the Houston Ship Channel. They d...

Episode 94: Maritime Digitalization Year in Review 2024 Guest: Evangelos Efstathiou , Managing Director of SkySail Advisors Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Burmester & Vogel Editor's Note: Please note that there were some minor audio inconsistencies on the host's side during this episode. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy the discussion! Episode Overview: In this annual tradit...

Episode 93: Navigating Ports and Innovation with Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director at Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Guest: Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director, Navigation and Piloting Division, Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Tommy Mikkelsen about Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure's innovative contributions to port naviga...

Episode 92: Port Miami's Vision for the Future with Christopher Hudtwalcker Guest: Christopher Hudtwalcker, Senior Strategy & Innovation Officer, Port Miami Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur , Christopher Aversano welcomes Christopher Hudtwalcker, the Senior Strategy & Innovation Officer of Port Miami. Hudtwalcker shares the port's transformative journey, detailing their dual...

Episode 91: Navigating Global Marine Lubricants and Decarbonization with David Price, CEO of Gulf Marine In this episode of The Last Dinosaur , brought to you in partnership with the Captain's Table , C hris Aversano sits down with David Price , CEO of Gulf Marine , a company renowned for providing OEM-approved marine lubricants and technical services across 1,000+ ports worldwide. Gulf Marine, a...