The Seaworker Chronicles

Maritime Journal Editor Debbie Mason talks to Next Ocean CEO Karel Roozen about their wave motion technology.

Arne Johan talks to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason about Kongsberg Discovery’s drive for sharper subsea operations such as high-resolution sonar with autonomy, and improved inertial navigation for GPS-denied environments. Among other things he talks about offshore wind, infrastructure security, future AI/quantum navigation, and – a voyage into space.

It didn’t take long for things to start moving as the year began, most notably for vessel designers and builders the award of 8.4GW of offshore wind projects by the UK government, a record-breaking amount. Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason talks to Chartwell Marine managing director Andy Page about what this means to the industry, and what else he sees in store for 2026.

When Hanna Ljundqvist took on her new role with Volvo Penta, she stepped into a sector facing one of the most complex periods in its history. Decarbonisation targets, emerging autonomy, electrification, changing fuel economics and shifting offshore markets are all arriving at once, and not always in a neat or predictable order. In a wide-ranging interview with Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason, Ljungqvist outlines how Volvo Penta is navigating that complexity, drawing on lessons from her years leading Volvo Trucks operations in India and Indonesia, while remaining firmly grounded in the realities of marine operations.

Sustainability was a key theme at this year's Europort in Rotterdam, and as Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason found out on a tour of several stands, circularity is becoming a more and more important strategy.

Bibby Marine has put itself at the forefront of electrifying vessels for offshore wind, and in our latest podcast, New Building Director Gavin Forward talks to MJ editor Debbie Mason about its plans in this area.

In the highly demanding maritime industry, where downtime can translate into significant operational costs, after-sales service has become just as important as the quality of the equipment itself. Among the companies prioritising this is DMT Marine Equipment, which has a record of equipping more than 3,500 vessels worldwide.

In the latest episode, editor Debbie Mason sits down with Syb Tan Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director of the Maritime Battery Forum, to explore the organisation’s work and the future of battery technology.

Regal Rexnord is accelerating its push into the marine sector, leveraging its vast brand portfolio, global presence, and engineering expertise to deliver integrated, electrification-ready solutions for the evolving industrial landscape. During a site visit, Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason spoke to the marine section.

Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason has a wander round the booths to talk to exhibitors at a very busy Seawork.