We recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Chief Mate Ally Cedeno, founder of the influential and inspiring organization Women Offshore. In addition to getting an MBA degree and actively sailing offshore Ally has built an important and valuable online resource for an industry in...
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BIMCO Analyst Peter Sand: Cool Down Of Globalisation Will Make Us All Poorer – Interview
Interview by Paul González-Morgan Peter Sand is Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, with 2,000 members in more than 120 countries (comprised of shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents). Peter has worked for Statistics Denmark,...
Disruption ahead: Technology’s impact on shipping industry
In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), who will be assuming his role as Chair of IACS for 2019, refers to the latest cyber security and digitalization initiatives that IRClass has taken as well as to the global trends concerning shipping market.
SAFETY4SEA: In today’s rapidly changing business environment, it is essential that companies digitally transform to stay competitive. In your view, do you think that the...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-disruption-ahead-technologys-impact-on-shipping-industry/
Interview: Port of Amsterdam Striving to Become Future Ready Port
The Port of Amsterdam has embarked on a number of initiatives aimed at a more sustainable future.
Jotun: Key considerations when choosing antifouling coatings
In an exclusive interview, Mr. George Vranakis, Marine Manager at Jotun Hellas, discusses about the key challenges concerning antifouling, providing also tips to operators for choosing the right coating for the protection of their vessels’ hulls. Mr. Vranakis highlights that the right selection starts with the identification of the operational needs, while considering the technical issues after discussion with experts are also important. In this regard, Mr. Vranakis shares his insight on the...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-jotun-key-considerations-when-choosing-antifouling-coatings/
Scrubbers are the best investment for ships right now
Nicholas Confuorto, President & CEO, CR Ocean Engineering, argues why scrubbers are the best option for compliance with 2020 regulations and provides an overview of the market as well as his forecast for 2025, 5 years after the initial deadline. Considering all options, he concludes that only those who choose scrubbers can benefit from this technology, which is already available and proven.
SAFETY4SEA: What are the key barriers for the operators to invest in scrubbers?
Nicholas Confuorto: Key...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-scrubbers-are-the-best-investment-for-ships-right-now/
Shipping needs to embrace technology
Mr Peter Due, Director Autonomy, Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime highlights that embracing the future with technology is imperative for the shipping industry more than ever before which is currently in a transitional period. He predicts that most ships in the future will still be manned ships, however, given that there is more acceptance towards automation, the regulatory challenges for autonomous ships need to be addressed.
SAFETY4SEA: Tell us a few words about your organization....
https://safety4sea.com/cm-shipping-needs-to-embrace-technology/
Interview: Hydrogen Is the Ideal Zero-Emissions Fuel
The maritime industry is at a crossroads. It has reached a point in its history where it has to pick the right path to meet its decarbonization targets. Specifically, the International Maritime…
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/262106/interview-hydrogen-is-the-ideal-zero-emissions-fuel/
Space and power requirements onboard key factors to consider before scrubber retrofitting
SAFETY4SEA Team met with Dr. Martin Koller, Product Manager, Air Pollution Control, ANDRITZ during SMM in early September to discuss about scrubbers and what this investment means for the operators. Dr. Koller referred to the key barriers which make operators hesitant to this technology, insisting however that scrubber systems are viable option for compliance with the upcoming regulation. However, he noted, if operators choose scrubbers, they will need to retrofit their ships today in order to...
Collaboration, training and planning key elements for 2020 compliance
David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore insists on collaboration for a more sustainable future where there would be alternative fuels. For this reason, future fuels need to be tested properly and adopted properly across the whole industry as well. Looking ahead 2050 and embracing digitalization would ensure success in the future, Mr. Barrow adds noting that the decision we make today will impact how we operate in the future.
SAFETY4SEA: Tell us a few words about your...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-collaboration-training-and-planning-key-elements-for-2020-compliance/