In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we dive into the digital transformation of the maritime industry with Francois Hanat, Digital Innovation Manager at Ascenz Marorka.

Join our host Dan Chapman, Head of Media at Seatrade Maritime, as they navigate the solutions Ascenz Marorka is providing to vessels across the globe.

Francois shares the company's mission to harmonise economic and environmental objectives, offering a broad spectrum of digital tools designed to optimise ship operations, enhance safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,400 ships equipped, Ascenz Marorka, backed by GTT's six decades of maritime expertise, presents a unique one-stop shop platform for vessel performance management.

Whether it's LNG carriers or offshore operations, Francois illustrates how their solutions are not just about technology, but also leveraging human expertise.

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In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on the new emissions regulations shipowners have to comply with.

Our correspondent Paul Bartlett takes the listener through how the new regulations from IMO and EU will impact operations

In this podcast, we will examine the significance of 2024 in the light of these new regulations. Although their full impact has not been felt so far, they will alter day-to-day ship management and require an unprecedented level of ship performance monitoring, verification, and reporting, known as MRV.

The regulations are:      

• The IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) system
• The European Union Emissions Trading System, EU ETS
• FuelEU Maritime

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Three months of the Red Sea crisis, US cyber fears over Chinese made port cranes, and the Magna Carta of the seafaring kind and much more in the latest Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of February in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

Hear more about:

• EU recognises abatement of emissions difficult in shipping
• Maersk looks at DB Schenker acquisition
• Feeder chartering and the impact of the Red Sea crisis
• No change in Panama Canal restrictions until April
• Geopolitics and inflation impact Rotterdam port
• Three months of the Red Sea crisis
• Biden administration and China bring port crane manufacturing back to the US
• Philippine’s President delays signing the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

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The latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast delves into the crucial topic of seafarer training with John Abate, head of training at Northern Marine Group

Talking with Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Paul Bartlett, John shares perspectives on the rapid technological advancements impacting the maritime sector, from sustainable propulsion options to the digitalisation of operations.

He highlights the importance of developing competencies that extend beyond compliance, emphasizing the role of immersive, team-based training in enhancing crew safety and operational efficiency.

The conversation also explores the evolving skill sets required for tomorrow's seafarers, the implications of a multi-fuel future, and the integration of continuous professional development to stay current.

Discussion also turns to autonomous shipping looking at the trials of remote-controlled ships in the offshore wind industry and how these could develop into fully autonomous vessels over time.

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Over 50 vessels attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, thousands of ships diverted via the Cape of Good Hope, and billions of dollars of trade disrupted in the Red Sea crisis.

The crisis that has developed in the Red Sea since mid-November seemed to come out of nowhere and illustrates the highly unpredictable nature of geopolitical impact on the shipping industry.

In the latest episode of Chat about Geopolitics and Trade we turn the tables on our usual presenter Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, for his expert insights into what is happening in the Red Sea and Yemen.

Over the next 30 minutes or so you will hear about the background to the current situation, the geopolitical response, impact on trade, and where do we go from here.

Dive into the captivating journey of Captain Alexandra Hagerty, the latest ambassador of the Seatrade Maritime Club, as she shares her voyage from sailing instructor to Master of the hospital ship Africa Mercy.

Captain Alexandra Hagerty, currently a Fleet Superintendent with Pasha, talks about her career in shipping and at sea with Seatrade Maritime’s Dan Chapman.

Discover her impact on the maritime industry, her role in sustainability, and her inspiring initiative, Captains without Borders, which empowers underprivileged maritime cadets.

Learn how she's helping steer the industry towards a sustainable horizon on this episode of Seatrade Maritime Masterclass.

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Shipping under attack in the Red Sea, a new container shipping alliance, Chinese yards dominate newbuilding market, and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect back on the month of January in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

Hear more about:

• Maersk extending pause of Red Sea transit
• The dangers of fake pilot ladders
• Methanol overtakes LNG for alternative fuel vessel orders
• Soaring container freight rates
• China dominates shipyard output
• The rise of the Gemini Cooperation
• Are you ready for SIRE2.0?
• VLCC newbuild orders set to return
• OSG takeover bid US and UK ships under attack in Red Sea

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Links to stories featured in this episode

Red Sea Crisis focus page

Investigation uncovers fake pilot ladders with falsified certification

Methanol overtakes LNG as alternative fuel of choice in 2023

Are surging container spot rates an overreaction to Red Sea diversions?

China hits 50% of world shipyard output in 2023

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd cooperation to set off alliance domino effect

Shippers welcome the Gemini alliance

OCIMF launches all user beta-test of digital SIRE 2.0

VLCC newbuild orders forecast to return in 2024

OSG’s largest shareholder Saltchuk Resources bids to take company private

In the latest episode of Chat about Geopolitics and Trade, we delve into the world of dry bulk shipping with Klaveness both from a commercial and research perspective.

Our guest presenter Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, talks with Michael Jorgensen, Head of Dry Bulk at Klaveness Dry Bulk, and Peter Lindstrom, Head of Research at Klaveness Dry Bulk.

The discussions cover:

• Why the influence of geopolitics and trade is not at the forefront of shipping companies
• Research taking a proactive rather than reactive role
• Assessing the impact of a geopolitical event on dry bulk shipping
• Translating these assessments into action
• Using software tools to analyse tradeflows
• What it is like for a young person to join Klaveness

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Demand for newbuilding slots remained robust in 2023 with Chinese shipbuilders now the dominant force. What does 2024 hold for the sector?

In the fifth, and final, part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the shipbuilding sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Managing Director Adam Kent. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast he says, “China is now dominating the global newbuilding order book for container ships, car carriers, and even bulkers and tankers.”

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Continued strength in the fundamentals of the tanker market are seen in the coming year as the sector continues to benefit from geopolitical turbulence and resulting disruption.

In the fourth part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the tanker sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Analyst Tim Smith. Looking back at 2023 for the tanker sector he notes there have been massive swings in spot earnings across different markets but there has been an elevation in the overall strength of earnings which continued into Q4 of the year.

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