In this episode we speak to Wole Olufunwa, a Partner at Wikborg Rein in Singapore. Wole takes us through the arbitration process in the maritime industry and explains the very essence of arbitration. He further outlines the differences between the London Maritime Arbitration Association and the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration. Wole also shares with us areas of development that he believes should be considered in ensuring that the there are no practices that would cast doubt on the impartiality of the arbitration proceedings .

In this episode we talk to Gavin Fitzmaurice who is a Partner in the Shipping Law department at Webber Wentzel in Cape Town about the South African law perspective on ship arrests and associated ships. Gavin explains what it means to arrest a ship and how to procedurally and practically do it. He also explains what circumstances necessitates the arresting of ships and when will a court refuse to grant an order to arrest a ship.

In this episode we chat with Akshay Misra, a Managing Associate at Pennington Manches Cooper LLP on sanctions regulations in the shipping industry and the impact they have on sanctioned countries, entities and individuals.

In commemorating International Women’s Day, Thembela speaks about her experience and journey in the Maritime industry as a woman. She is frank and open, leaves no stone unturned and expresses her views with so much passion. She also touches on the differences between a Captain and a Master Mariner.

In this episode, Lineo speaks to us about her journey from on board a ship, to being a Nautical Superintendent, and back to sea as a 3rd Officer. She also takes us through challenges and lessons of being a female seafarer.

In conversation with Capt. Mdlalose, the Harbour Master at the Port of Durban about his career journey, what it is he does, and laws regulating his industry.

In this episode we discuss the world of shipping from a Marine Engineering Cadet’s perspective. We talk about the journey to qualification, the challenges, achievements, and lessons. We also talk about MARPOL and other legal instruments regulating Marine Engineers.

In this episode we discuss what are sanctions, how do they work, and how to avoid being in violation of them.

In this episode Prof Portia takes us through the concept of Marine Insurance and explains what it is, its purpose, as well as various branches of Marine Insurance. The discussion also touches on the inland carriage and its relation with Marine Insurance.

Sharon and Prof. Portia discuss what is Multimodal Transportation and also look at the recent developments in the Maritime and Aviation sectors and how one of the largest Shipping Company in the world has expanded its offering to Air Freight.