243 Erik Froste, CEO Swedish Roadferries

 On a maritime mission in Ukraine

Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and urgently assess when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union.

Erik was on this mission for six months earlier this year, and you must listen to his story about everyday life in Ukraine. He also speaks about the brave people he met and...

https://shippingpodcast.com/243-erik-froste-ceo-swedish-roadferries/

Wärtsilä Unveils Project To Manage Traffic in the Baltic Sea

  • Wärtsilä has contracted to upgrade the route-sharing systems of 50 tankers active in the Baltic Sea.
  • The installations form part of BALT SAFE, an EU-supported project.
  • Baltic Sea witnesses 2000 ships passing through its narrow straits at any given time.
  • Baltic Sea accounts for 15% of the world’s cargo traffic.
  • STM BALT SAFE enables tankers to send and receive voyage information.
  • It is partnered by its Norwegian, Finnish, and Estonian counterparts.
  • Cross-industry collaboration is at the heart...

https://mfame.guru/wartsila-unveils-project-to-manage-traffic-in-the-baltic-sea/