Alongside

In this episode of Alongside, the podcast from NorthStandard for the shipping industry, host Kait Borsay explores the Jones Act, a fundamental U.S. law regulating maritime commerce. With guests Emma Jones, Senior Associate at Blank Rome LLP, and Gina Venezia, President and Head of Commercial Americas for NorthStandard, the discussion delves into the cabotage laws enforced by the Act and its personal injury provisions unique to the U.S. maritime context. They examine the Act's historical roots, modern impacts on the shipping industry, including offshore activities, enforcement mechanisms by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the stringent penalties for violations. The episode provides valuable insights into how the Jones Act affects merchandise transportation, injury remedies for seamen, and the evolving challenges within maritime law.

00:13 Understanding the Jones Act

00:42 Key Issues and Implications

02:19 Detailed Discussion on Cabotage

02:59 Offshore Activities and the Jones Act

05:47 Waivers and Exceptions

07:21 Enforcement and Penalties

09:19 Challenges for Shipping Companies

13:22 Offshore Activities and Foreign Vessels

17:28 Jones Act and Injury Remedies

21:50 General Maritime Law and Additional Remedies

This episode of Alongside is an edited version of a longer conversation featuring Emma Jones and Gina Venezia. Therefore some answers are less detailed than they were originally.

In this episode of Alongside we discuss aquaculture, one of the fastest growing food-producing sectors in the world. 

Aquaculture involves the farming of fish, shrimps, seaweed and molluscs and has been practiced for thousands of years. But as it becomes a more vital part of the world’s farming sector, there are many challenges as well as opportunities. We hear from Gareth Butterfield, Commercial Director at ReelData Incorporated and Allan Lyons, Risk Management Surveyor with Sunderland Marine (which is part of NorthStandard) about those challenges, particularly the impact of climate change, pressures from legislation and the development of new technologies.

00:00 Introduction to Aquaculture

00:53 Growth and Evolution of Aquaculture

02:43 Challenges and Criticisms in Aquaculture

04:56 Focus on Salmon Farming

08:15 Land-Based Aquaculture

16:24 Technological Innovations in Aquaculture

19:31 Future of Aquaculture and Insurance Challenges

22:54 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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In the final episode of the debarbonisation Future Thinking mini-series, Helen Barden is joined by Peter Jameson, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group. They discuss holistic sustainability in the maritime industry, including economic sustainability, ESG factors, and the influence of global geopolitical factors on maritime decarbonisation. Peter offers insights on how companies can begin their sustainability journey, emphasizing collaboration, smart diversification, and strong leadership.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Mini Series

00:45 Meet Peter Jameson: Maritime Decarbonization Expert

01:56 Defining Sustainability in the Maritime Industry

04:37 Current State of Sustainability in Shipping

07:15 Geopolitical Influences on Maritime Decarbonization

12:47 Navigating Trade Disruptions and Future Fuels

16:41 Top Tips for Companies to Enhance Sustainability

19:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this penultimate episode of the Future Thinking mini-series by North Standard, host Helen Barden is joined by Mikal Boe, Chair and CEO of CorePower, to discuss the role of scalable new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonization. They delve into the potential of nuclear power to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, the challenges of integrating this technology, and the necessary changes in regulatory frameworks and public perception. The conversation covers the competitive costs of nuclear-powered ships, the importance of commercial insurability, and the future operational models of nuclear-powered maritime vessels.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Series

00:21 Guest Introduction: Mikal Boe of CorePower

00:49 The Role of Nuclear in Maritime Decarbonisation

01:54 Challenges and Technological Developments

05:44 Commercial Viability and Cost Analysis

11:21 Public Perception and Regulatory Landscape

21:20 Future of Nuclear-Powered Ships

25:39 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

In this episode of Future Thinking, Helen Barden talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about ship decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry. Ros details Solis Marine's projects involving ammonia as a marine fuel, including retrofitting and new build options, and discusses the various challenges and safety considerations associated with implementing new fuel technologies on existing vessels. They also touch on the broader implications for ship design, safety regulations, and the economics of retrofitting versus new builds.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Miniseries

00:25 Guest Introduction: Ros Blazejczyk from Solis Marine

00:39 Solis Marine: Background and Services

01:46 Ammonia as a Future Fuel for Shipping

03:31 Challenges of Retrofitting vs. New Builds

07:01 Energy Density and Fuel Storage Issues

09:38 Hybrid Systems and Future-Proofing Designs

11:39 Safety Considerations in Ship Design

15:42 Regulatory Challenges and Cost Implications

20:06 Retrofitting Ships for Decarbonization

22:27 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

In this episode of the Future Thinking decarbonisation mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Stinne Taiger Ivo, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO. They delve into the complexities of maritime decarbonisation and discuss how BIMCO aids the industry with regulations, contracts and clauses. They also explore the challenges of implementing the Carbon Intensity Indicator regulations and the progress made in fostering better data sharing and operational efficiency between ship owners and charterers. They also look at the broader regulatory landscape impacting maritime decarbonisation.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Miniseries

00:18 Guest Introduction: Steena Taiger Ivo from BIMCO

01:08 BIMCO's Role in Maritime Decarbonisation

03:30 Challenges with CII Regulations

08:08 Data Collection and Energy Efficiency Clauses

12:11 Fuel EU Maritime Regulation

21:26 Future Clauses and Industry Needs

24:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of Future Thinking from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyds Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. They discuss the establishment and objectives of the hub, its focus on advancing safety and risk management for future maritime fuels, and the importance of engaging industry partners in the transition towards decarbonisation. They also explore the critical role of human safety in implementing new fuel systems and the need for industry-wide standards to ensure the safety of maritime workers.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking

00:28 Meet James Forsdyke: Background and Role

00:42 The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub: Structure and Goals

02:50 Impact of IMO's Greenhouse Gas Strategy

05:01 Addressing Risk and Safety in Future Fuels

07:12 Human-Centric Safety in Maritime

12:40 Learning from Other Industries

15:31 Collaborative Efforts for Safety Standards

17:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

In this second episode in the 'Taking on tomorrow together' series, NorthStandard Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings look at the financial results for the first year of the merger. They also discuss the accident in Baltimore Harbour involving the Dali, and the impact on shipping of such a high profile incident. Plus they look ahead to the next year and beyond for NorthStandard, and some of the work being carried out in External Affairs and digitisation.

Please note: this episode was recorded on May 16th 2024.

In this episode we speak to a company at the heart of a major operation to transfer more than a million barrels of oil from a decaying floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) off the coast of Yemen.

The operation to remove the oil from the FSO Safer was sanctioned by the United Nations and took place to prevent a major environmental disaster. It meant months of planning, as well as negotiations with the local Houthi leaders, to ensure the transfer could take place safely.

A team from SMIT Salvage, part of Boskalis, led the operation. We hear from Operations Manager Paul Van ‘t Hof and Robert Meijer, who is Manager of Projects, who were both in Yemen as the transfer took place. We are also joined by Joseph Divis, Underwriting Director, Offshore & Renewables at NorthStandard, to look at how NorthStandard helped ensure this operation could take place.