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Dr. Lukas Köhler, SVP Global Marine & Mining Business at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, shares insight on the megatrends of the maritime industry, including decarbonization, autonomy, AI, and electrification, and how they impact R&D and products at Rolls Royce. At SMM 2026, the company showcased the new mtu Series 2000 variable-speed generator sets and the mtu NautIQ Bridge, among other technology offerings.
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Per Carlsson, Solution Manager, Cargo Access at MacGregor discusses cargo access solutions amidst today's ever-changing maritime trends and how the company engages with customers to meet demands in a timely, efficient, and sustainable manner.
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Kahina Ouchaou, Global Product Manager at PPG, talks vessel maintenance and how PPG balances industry needs with efficient and effective management. She touches on PPG's new product range, which consolidates the coating process into one step, making the process easier for crews.
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September 16, 2026
Ioannis Stratakos, CEO, METIS discusses with Maritime Reporter TV the data evolution in the maritime industry, specifically the evolution from simply collecting data to using data to improve operational efficiency.
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September 13, 2026
ABS Chief Technology Officer Patrick Ryan provides a sneak peak into the company, including how they're following and engaging with industry trends like AI and robotics and autonomy. He also sheds light on ABS' new digital innovation exchange, Making Innovation Work, and the changing regulatory environment for floating nuclear solutions.
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August 26, 2026
Part of a group of companies that make up Fraser Industries, Fraser Shipyard is a 138-year-old on Lake Superior, an organization which makes equal revenue from newbuild and ship repair, able to work in both steel and aluminum. Recently it signed a collaboration agreement with HD Hyundai to help migrate process and technology from one of the world’s biggest and best shipyard to the shores of Lake Superior. Patrick Kelly, CEO, Fraser Shipyard, discussed the importance of this agreement, as well as the shipyard’s plan to invest in and build the ‘Shipyard of the Future.’
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July 13, 2026
Every two years, the world maritime industry convenes in Hamburg, Germany for the SMM – arguably the world’s biggest and best maritime trade far, encompassing more than 2,200 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors. But even the ‘biggest and best’ need to continue to evolve, and Uli Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions Maritime & Energy, Hamburg Messe, discussed ‘What’s New for SMM 2026’ recently with Maritime Reporter TV.
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Michael Carter and Steven Henderson grew up together in North Carolina, attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy together, and most recently jointly founded Fleetzero, a company aiming to develop modular, containerized battery technology for electrifying cargo ships. As of the interview, the company has raised about $60 million in funding, it employs 40 people, it recently opened a new manufacturing/R&D facility in Houston where its targeting to produce 300 MW hours of batteries this year. Mike Carter shares insights with Maritime Reporter TV on the pace and direction of the company’s development.
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John Riddle is President, SL7Expo, spearheading the effort to use the iconic SL-7 T-AKR (FSS) as a floating platform and center for awareness, education and recruitment. It highlights opportunities across the U.S. maritime industry, including careers for civilian and military mariners, logistics management, intermodal transport, port and terminal operations, shipbuilding, and future maritime innovations. He discusses the rationale behind the project, the funds needed, and ‘next steps’ to make this floating platform a maritime reality.For more information, visit: https://sl7expo.org/
