The Maritime Risk Podcast

Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way onto ships at sea, from collision avoidance and route optimization to predictive maintenance and decision‑support tools. But when machines speak with confidence, do we always know when to challenge them? In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast - Cequra Mini Series, Captain Thomas Brown is joined by Andrew Saly, Co‑Founder and...

Modern ships are more connected, more automated, and more exposed than ever before. In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, we move beyond theory and into operational reality. What happens when navigation systems don’t fail… but quietly degrade? When everything appears to be working, yet the data guiding the vessel is no longer trustworthy? Drawing on real-world developments,...

Modern ships rarely fail in dramatic fashion. Instead, they drift. In this first episode of a special five-part Maritime Risk Podcast miniseries, Captain Thomas Brown is joined by Andrew Sallay, Co-Founder and CEO of Cequra , to explore how vessels can gradually accumulate hidden cyber and operational fragility without any single alarm bell sounding. From vendor remote access and GNSS interference...

In this latest episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, host Captain Thomas Brown is joined by our Global Policy Advisor, Andrew Baskin, as they dive deep into the America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) a sweeping initiative that could reshape the future of global shipping. From game-changing fees on foreign-built vessels to the push for a strategic US flag fleet, Andrew breaks down the...

Recent months have marked a clear shift in how geopolitical risk manifests in the maritime sector. What once appeared as policy statements and sanctions lists is now translating into direct enforcement at sea, with real operational, legal, and financial consequences for shipowners and their insurers. In the latest episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown is joined...

Today’s episode isn’t about reinventing COFR guaranty insurance. It’s about how the COFR guaranty insurance transaction itself can be enhanced to reflect the operational reality of modern U.S. trade. We’re going to unpack COFR Plus a jointly developed solution that embeds insurance, compliance, and shipboard attendance into a single framework built around the traditional COFR Guaranty. This is a t...

For years, US mariner credentialing relied on fragmented systems, inconsistent records, and limited transparency—leaving mariners, shipowners, and operators exposed to hidden risk. That is about to change. In Episode 44 of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown is joined by US maritime attorney and former US Coast Guard lawyer Benjamin Robinson (Chalos & Co.) to unpack...

Foreign-flagged vessels calling at U.S. ports now face a significant new operational challenge: the Department of Homeland Security has implemented a $1,000 immigration parole fee, effective 16 October 2025, for any non-exempt alien who is paroled into the United States. This includes vessel crew members requiring medical treatment under certain circumstances. In this episode, ShorelineHudson’s Gl...

Confusion reigns in the wake of Washington’s last-minute amendments to the USTR Section 301 maritime measures. In this episode, Captain Thomas Brown and Washington D.C.–based policy advisor Andrew Baskin break down what’s changed, who pays, and why these new U.S. port fees are about far more than economics. From vessel classifications and deferral windows to Pay.gov payment challenges for foreign...

This week, the U.S. begins enforcing port fees on Chinese-built, flagged, or operated vessels under new Section 301 tariff measures. These fees are assessed against the operator listed on the vessel’s COFR — a fact with far-reaching implications for shipowners, managers, and charterers. In our latest Client Advisory and Podcast (Episode 41), we explain: Who’s now liable for these fees The risks of...

In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with Hila Sasson, Director of Product Marketing at Windward, to discuss one of the most pressing and least understood risks facing global shipping today: GNSS jamming and AIS spoofing. From phantom port calls and vessels “sailing on land” to entire fleets suddenly losing navigational capability in conflict...

In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, we explore how the maritime sector is confronting the growing challenge of cyber risk with data-driven clarity. Our guests include Rob Vasquez, CEO of Beacon Technologies, Rick Siebenaler, CEO of the Maritime Cybersecurity Institute and academic sponsor of this fully funded research initiative, and Sean Jensen, ShorelineHudson’s cyber e...

The countdown is on - in this critical episode, your host, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with ShorelineHudson’s cybersecurity lead Mike Malito to unpack the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Final Rule on Cybersecurity, a sweeping update to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) that mandates a national baseline for cyber readiness across all regulated U.S. ports and terminals. With the July 2025 d...

In this follow-up to episode 36 of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown is joined again by U.S. trade policy expert Andrew Baskin to unpack the now-finalized U.S. port fee regime targeting Chinese-linked vessels. With tariffs topping $1 million per voyage in some cases, strategic exemptions, and geopolitical backlash brewing in Beijing, we explore how this policy is alre...

As U.S. policymakers reconsider controversial port fees targeting Chinese-built ships, uncertainty still looms for shipowners, charterers, and global supply chains. In this episode, Captain Thomas Brown speaks with Washington-based policy advisor Andrew Baskin to unpack the latest developments, explore the commercial risks for Far East owners, and explain how time-chartered vessels could be affect...

In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with Tim Gerland, Senior Vice President ShorelineHudson and leading expert on U.S. environmental compliance, to unpack the U.S. Coast Guard’s sweeping update to its Marine Environmental Response Guidelines.   🔍 What’s changed? 💡 Why does it matter for vessel and facility operators? 🚨 How will it affect...

Welcome to the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast. I'm your host, Captain Thomas Brown, CEO of Shoreline Ltd. Today, I’m joined by Joshua Hutchinson , Managing Director of Intelligence and Risk at Ambrey , the UK’s leading maritime security firm. Ambrey specializes in intelligence-led risk management for shipping, oil and gas, and offshore industries, providing security escorts, armed protection, and...

In this episode of Shoreline's Maritime Risk Podcast, host Thomas Brown speaks with Rob Vazquez, CEO and founder of Beacon Technologies, about groundbreaking advancements in maritime cybersecurity. Rob shares insights into Beacon’s innovative tools—CyFax and Detect—designed to offer vessels a 360-degree defense against modern cyber threats. Learn how these cutting-edge solutions bring real-time th...

In our latest episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing the maritime industry. Join host Captain Thomas Brown as he chats with Osher Perry, CEO of Shipin Systems, about their groundbreaking AI platform, Fleet Vision. Discover how AI-powered video monitoring and data analytics are improving safety, reducing incidents by 40%, and boosting operational effici...

In this insightful episode of the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing topics facing the shipping industry today: carbon finance. As environmental regulations tighten and market expectations evolve, shipowners and industry stakeholders must navigate the complex landscape of carbon accounting, sustainable finance, and compliance reporting. Join Captain Thomas Brown...

As the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and align with global sustainability targets, AXA XL's EEI offers a unique insurance solution. Their new product is designed to cover the additional carbon emissions that result from fortuitous events like course deviations to a port of refuge or repairs, by providing indemnity in the form of voluntary carbon credits. We...

Welcome to the latest episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, where we dive deep into the crucial issues facing the shipping industry today. In this episode, we tackle the pressing topic of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance and its growing significance in the maritime sector. Our esteemed guests, Anne Katrine Bjerregaard from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Ca...

In this episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we delve into Shoreline’s newly launched MDCI Client Protection Scheme . In this episode, Shoreline’s P&I Consultant Simon Swallow puts the questions to Shoreline’s CEO Captain Thomas Brown. Together, they discuss the intricacies of MDCI, its key benefits, how to opt-in to the MDCI Client Protection Scheme, and real-life claims scenarios th...

Join us for our latest episode of the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast as we sit down with Simon Swallow, our newest consultant and seasoned P&I insurance veteran. With over three decades of experience, Simon delves into the transformative journey of the P&I insurance industry, discussing key changes, technological advancements, and the future of P&I insurance and risk management. This...

In this urgent episode, we confront the alarming rise of drone attacks in crucial shipping lanes. Experts from Reperion join us to dissect the challenges faced by seafarers in the Red Sea and beyond. Discover innovative strategies to shield ships from these airborne hazards and delve into the future of maritime safety amidst growing geopolitical strife and technological warfare at sea.   Guests: ...