US seizes tankers of Venezuela, plenty of options for Zim, and find out what was the most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of December, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

VLCC newbuild pair to get Norsepower sails

Houthis release 10 seafarers from the Eternity C

US seizes VLCC Skipper off Venezuela

Cash stockpile gives Zim options for its future

Premier Alliance quietly shifting to hub and spoke network

Maersk completes first Red Sea transit in nearly two years

Most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025

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In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime News speaks to Women in Ports CEO Raj Kehal about her journey from the Port of London Authority to founding Women in Ports in 2024.

Raj shares her insights on the challenges women face in the ports sector, the importance of data in driving change, and how collaboration with organisations like WISTA can create meaningful solutions. They delve into the organisation's mission to empower women through training, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, and the need for structural changes to ensure equal opportunities.

The conversation covers:

• Kehal's background and the inspiration to start Women in Ports
• The formation of the organisation and its initial challenges
• Collaboration and the building of the Women in Ports team
• Addressing gender imbalance and structural issues in the ports sector
• Confidence-building and training initiative
• Future plans, expansion, and upcoming projects in 2026

The return of Somali piracy, find out what is the most violated seafarer regulation, and the cause of the Dali and Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of November, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

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Pirates fire on tanker Stolt Sagaland in attempted hijacking off Somalia

MSC surpasses 7m teu in fleet capacity milestone

Heavyweight shipowners call for decarbonisation pragmatism

Seafarers routinely have to falsify work and rest hours

Shipping investors cough up $35m for FEET

Loose wire led to Dali destroying Baltimore Key Bridge: NTSB

Fire stricken ONE container ship towed to anchorage in Port of LA

Maersk moves towards Suez transit return

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This latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast is the final part in a series of three focusing on major international companies with a strong footprint in the Chinese market.

In this episode we will take a dive into the world of offshore vessel design with Edwin van Leeuwen, Managing Director at Ulstein Designs and Solutions.

In a conversation with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand we explore the complexities of creating specialised vessels for marine operations, the significance of the Chinese shipbuilding market, and the innovative technologies that shape the future of maritime engineering.

Edwin shares insights on current projects, the shift towards sustainable practices in vessel design, and the importance of collaboration between designers, shipyards, and clients.

The conversation includes:

• Meet Edwin Van Leeuwen
• Discussion of unique vessel designs
• The importance of the Chinese Market
• An overview of current projects
• The shift to sustainability
• Expectations for Marintec China 2025

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This latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast is the second in a series of three focusing on major international companies with a strong footprint in the Chinese market.

You’ll be hearing from Focus on China with Alf Kare Adnanes from ABB Marine & Ports about the meeting the demands for electrification and hybrid propulsion.

The conversation with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand takes a deep dive into the world of electrification and hybrid propulsion and new developments from ABB Marine & Ports.

You will hear about:

• The key products of ABB Marine & Ports
• New developments with propulsion and DP2 packages
• The importance of the Chinese market
• Hybridisation of propulsion
• Market outlook
• Expectations of Marintec China 2025

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This latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast is the first in a series of three focusing on major international companies with a strong footprint in the Chinese market.

You will be hearing from Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President, Head of Two-Stroke Business at Everllence, formerly MAN Energy Solutions, about the company’s rebranding and focus on decarbonisation.

Bjarne shares insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by new low and zero carbon fuels, including methanol and ammonia, and their implications for ship technology and infrastructure.

The conversation explores the evolution of marine engines and the significant role of the Chinese market in shaping the future of shipping.

The discussion covers:

• The Everllence rebrand
• The importance of the Chinese market
• A discussion on dual fuel engines
• Methanol and ammonia fuel developments
• The future outlook and Marintec China 2025

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The latest episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast focuses on women in maritime and the recent WISTA AGM in Barcelona.

Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Trade Maritime News,talks to Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA International and Louise Proctor,Deputy Director, Planning & Programming, Technical Cooperation Division, IMO.

They discuss the WISTA AGM addressing themes of diversity, progress, and the challenges facing the industry today. 

Among the topics covered in the conversation are:

• Overview of the WISTA International AGM
• Louise's experience at the AGM
• Elpi’s insights on industry challenges
• Discussion about the Women in Maritime survey results
• The IMO WISTA Maritime Speakers Bureau
• Key takeaways from the AGM
• Future of WISTA International events

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The IMO Net Zero Framework is delayed, US and China trade port fees, and sexist boys club allegations.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of October, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

Shadow fleet and AI to support tanker fundamentals, says Marinakis

Virtual watchkeeper reduces near misses by 58%

Invest in seafarers to mitigate GPS attacks, says Bahri

Warning on increased GPS interference in the Middle East

US-listed owners to bear brunt of China port fee retaliation

Singapore big winner in USTR 301 fees fallout

IMO delays adoption of Net Zero Framework by a year

ITF orders investigation into ‘sexist boys' club’ allegations

Maersk Offshore Wind files dispute over cancelled Seatrium WTIV

Panama taking back land from failed Chinese port

Seafarer happiness plunges across the board in Q3

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On this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Gary Howard speaks with Dr William Moore, Head of Loss Prevention at the American Club, about vessel fires — specifically those involving electric vehicles (EVs). Moore explains the causes of EV fires, and how thermal runaway stems from mechanical, thermal, or electrical abuse of lithium-ion batteries, noting that used EVs can pose higher risks than new units, and that risks increase for states-of-charge over 30%.

While cars with internal combustion engines are far more likely to ignite than EVs, EV fires are tougher to extinguish at sea, Moore explains, as foam and CO₂ are less effective, and the huge volumes of water necessary to control an EV fire can threaten vessel stability while creating toxic runoff.

Recent high-profile car carrier losses often lack definitive root causes, although one confirmed case, Grande Costa d’Avorio in 2023, was not caused by an EV.

With formal IMO rules not expected before 2027, Moore urges ship-specific risk assessments, robust early detection using thermal sensors and cameras, rigorous drills/PPE readiness, smart stowage and access planning, and industry information-sharing to protect crews and assets.

Read the Interferry e-cars on board brochure discussed in the episode here.

This week's guest on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast runs one of the world's biggest owners of offshore marine vessels.

Quintin V. Kneen, President and CEO of Tidewater sits down in conversation with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News. They discuss the current state of the offshore vessel industry, consolidation, newbuildings, and opportunities that lie ahead.

Hear from Quintin about:

• His views on where the offshore vessels market is headed
• Vessel undersupply and newbuilding orders
• What he thinks would be "acceptable" day rates for newbuilding investment to make sense
• Why the kings of consolidation in the offshore vessels sector has slowed up on acquisitions
• Where Tidewater is still keen on further M&A
• Quintin's top three investment opportunities in the offshore vessels sector

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