Maritime Matters: The MarineLink podcast
Maritime Matters takes a deep dive with leadership in the global maritime industry, going beyond the headlines for insights on the most topical issues of the day. From oceangoing ships to coastal and inland waterways; to ship and boat design and construction; each episode is dedicated to exploring the rigors of working on and around the worldâs waterways.
Hybrid Connectivity: Building Resiliency, Reducing Risk
The evolution of maritime communications and connectivity at sea is keeping a torrid pace, in step with evolutions of related technology. But even as connectivity reliability increases, and we edge ever closer to connectivity speed and reliability found on land, the need for a hybrid connectivity solution evolves and grows too. Ships at sea sail with a full slate of redundant equipment and systems, as commercial ships cannot risk a single point of failure.
Shifting to Neutral: A Different Way to Test a Maritime Case
The maritime industry, like every industry, is litigious. While oftentimes unavoidable, litigation can often be a major drain on company resources, namely time and money. JAMS is one of the premier providers of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, and Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast recently visited with Judge Judith Ramseyer, a retired judge who had a long and distinguished career as a litigator and on the benchâŚ
âWelcome to a Dying Industryâ
âWelcome to a dying industryâ is the advice that Rik van Hemmen, as a young professional starting with Martin & Ottaway, received from a group of grizzled veterans at an industry event in New York City. But van Hemmen is the furthest from a conventional thinker, so he thanked them for their advice, pointed out that they were old, they would be gone soon and whatever was left was his. Though his maritime journey is longâŚ
FMD: Solving the Navyâs Tough Problems
The quest to rebuild the U.S maritime manufacturing infrastructure and the U.S. Navy in tandem is not for the faint of heart, as the process will be neither short nor cheap. But stepping up for the challenge are companies like Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), and company under the guidance of CEO George Whittier has evolved to become a multi-faceted supplier and partner to the U.S. Navy and navies around the worldâŚ
Connectivity, Content and Crew Welfare
Crew welfare is a central theme to most if not all shipowner agendas, as recruiting and retaining seafarers remains historically challenging. As todayâs crews are increasingly âdigital age nativesâ, the question now turns from simple connectivity to quality content that now only help to keep seafarers entertained, but connected too to their shipmates. Jamie Airs, Global Content Sales Manager, KVH IndustriesâŚ
Seafarers Wanted: MSCâ Nicholson Touts Upgraded Pay and Benefits plus âThe Missionâ
When talk turns to revitalizing the U.S. maritime industrial base, many of the conversations come back to the critical nature of maritime missions and U.S. economic and national security. The U.S. Navyâs Military Sealift Command is a critical part of this national security equation, as a military force only goes as far as its supply chain of fuel, food, ammo and other critical supplies allow. RADM Benjamin Nicholson, Commander, U.S.
âAll In, All Good, All for Oneâ Tim Gallaudet on Science, Leadership and the People Behind the Mission
âHolding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership For Turbulent Timesâ by Tim Gallaudet, PhD, Rear Admiral, US Navy (ret) is much more than a standard leadership tome, far less than a tell-all political expose, rather a common sense approach on leadership and life as told by the man who lives and works with empathy, humility and servant leadership. RAdm Gallaudet recounts his long and storied career, as wellâŚ
Got Propane? Adoption in Port & Maritime Accelerates
Ports are looking for affordable, reliable ways to decarbonize while still getting the performance they need. Propane can be part of that entire energy mix â from moving freight to material handling to producing dependable power. Jim Bunsey of the Propane Education Research Council (PERC) visits with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, to share insights on how ports, terminals and even the workboatâŚ
Ask the Experts: Engage Driveline Experts Early & Often
As anyone who has built a commercial vessel knows that working out the engineering early in the design process provides a better chance to get the vessel that meets the ownerâs criteria and expectation. Bob Lennon, Business Development Manager, Regal Rexnord, a 40-year industry veteran, discusses with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast the tangible steps that any vessel owner can take to ensure that the vessels drivetrain is in good order to help ensure a quiet, vibration-free ride.
Rebuilding U.S. Shipbuilding One Weld at a Time
The dearth of welding talent for shipyards â for all manufacturing operations â transcends the âfinding the next generationâ discussion and fall squarely into a conversation about rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and national defense. Technology companies â specifically AI and robotics â continue to infiltrate nearly every maritime sector, and Path Robotics has taken an early lead in the development and supply or humanoid welding robotsâŚ
Nature Integrated Routing for Whales & the Environment
In maritime circles we talk relentlessly about routing software in the name of safety, efficiency and reduced fuel burn. But what about âNature Integrated Routingâ which helps ships at sea avoid whale strikes and near misses? On this edition of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, Brian Hatter from Accelleron and Eric Roscam Abbing and Michael Fishbach from Whale Guardians discuss the matter in depthâŚ
Icebreaker Construction with Davie Defense & Almaco
The quest to rebuild the United States Coast Guard icebreaker fleet received a major boost with the recent signing of $3.5B contract to build U.S. Arctic Security Cutters: two to be built at Davie Defense affiliate Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and three ships at the company's Gulf Copper facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. Both Davie and Almaco have a long history in working collaboratively to build complex shipsâŚ
Icebreakers: Seaspan Shipyards Sits as the Hub of the USCG Icebreaker Fleet Rebuild
The quest to rebuild the U.S. icebreaker fleet is an international affair, and part of the project centers on Jim Carr, SVP Engineering, Seaspan Shipyards, and his team that is serving as a design and expertise hinge for construction of the USCG Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) program to be built at Rauma Marine Constructions and Bollinger Shipyards. Carr has had a long and distinguished career across major U.S.
Maritime Recruitment âThe Brennan Wayâ
There is not a corner of the U.S. maritime industry thatâs not actively searching for the ânext generationâ, young talent that will effectively power a companyâs future. For multi-generational, family owned companies like 4th generation family run business J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan), the importance of effective recruitment and retention cannot be understated. For this edition of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink PodcastâŚ
Propane Uptake in Ports Takes Off
When if comes to energy transition, few alternative fuels tick as many boxes as propane, as propane offers much lower emissions when compared to diesel; the price of the fuel is more stable, less tied to crude oil volatility; the infrastructure to get started inside ports is simple, consisting of a storage tank, pump, and dispenser; and last but not least, renewable propane is available. Jim Bunsey from the Propane Education Research Center (PERC) discusses these advantages and moreâŚ
