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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Tracking Foreign Vessels Working in the U.S. Jones Act Market

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 18, 2024

A fierce defender of the U.S. Jones Act, Aaron Jones discusses the impact on jobs, wages and national security when foreign vessels and mariners are permitted to skirt the law and work in U.S. waters.

Inmarsat Enhances Service to Drive Digitalization

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 18, 2024

High speed connectivity is no longer a luxury onboard ship, it’s an imperative for efficient business operations and to help enhance the crew experience. Eric Griffin, VP, Inmarsat, discusses the some of Inmarsat’s most recent gains in connecting ships at sea.

Inside the Electrified Truckable Tug

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 18, 2024

Elliott Bay Design Group and Diversified Marine discuss the evolution and advantages of the Electrified Truckable Tug.

Plotting Maritime’s Autonomous Future

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on November 3, 2024

Autonomy in maritime operations is oft-discussed, but without the regulatory framework in place, the advent of fully autonomous ship will be the exception, not the norm. But pioneer technology developers like Norway’s Maritime Robotics are driving forward on automation technology today, aiming for fewer people onboard in the name of efficiency and safety. Sondre Sandvik, Sales Manager, Maritime Robotics spoke with Maritime Reporter TV at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg for a frank discussion of how savvy ship owners can leverage automation technology for return on investment today.

Volvo Penta and Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) pioneer offshore wind energy

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Volvo Penta ) on November 3, 2024

The first commercial application of the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform powers Northern Offshore Services’ new I-Class Crew Transfer Vessel. In addition to the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform’s flexibility to adapt to future technologies and energy solutions…

Taking the First Step Toward Autonomy

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 27, 2024

The move toward autonomy will be a series of small steps versus one gigantic leap. Norway’s SEAM are long-tenured automation engineers and integrators, aiming to help guide ship owners globally on the automation path which simultaneously walks in step with emission reduction mandates. John Roger Nesje, Sales Director, Europe, SEAM, discusses how vessel owners can start moving today towards a more automated and green future.

Send in the Drones (to deep, dark, confined maritime spaces)

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 24, 2024

The advent of remote inspection technologies allows class and inspection companies to take people out of potentially dirty and dangerous, completing an inspection regimen more efficiently, cost-effectively and safely. For more than half a century, DLS Marine has served the inspection needs of the maritime industry, and Harry Ward, President, and Charles Sterling, Digital Inspection Director, discuss with Maritime Reporter TV the results of a recent ship inspection in Alabama.

It’s Electric: Electrostatic Coating Application Dramatically Cuts Waste

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 20, 2024

A proven technology in the automotive and aerospace industries, PPG is bringing electrostatic coating application technology to maritime. Ariana Psomas, PPG global segment director of new build and dry dock, Protective and Marine Coatings, discusses the advantages – from less overspray to less contamination and less clean-up costs – with insights and results on where and how it has been used in maritime to date.

Biofuels: reducing carbon intensity across the supply chain

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Chevron Renewable Energy Group ) on October 20, 2024

Learn how biofuels can be an immediate and effective solution to reduce GHG emissions

The Switch Sees Benefits with BEMAC

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 13, 2024

Earlier this year, Japan’s BEMAC completed the deal to become majority stakeholder in The Switch, an acquisition providing the proverbial ‘win-win’ for both sides, as BEMAC [along with partner Mitsui] got a leg-up on modern electric solutions for ships, while The Switch saw benefits from the assets of a much larger organization and an entrance into the difficult-to-penetrate Japanese shipbuilding market. At SMM 2024 in Hamburg, Maritime Reporter TV caught up with a quartet of executives from both organizations to discuss changes in the organization to date, as well as some practical advice for shipowners mulling the switch.

Maritime Energy: All Biofuels Are NOT the Same

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 13, 2024

As shipowners wrestle with an uncertain fuel transition future, Lloyd's Register offers a series of reports branded ‘Fuel for Thought’ that help lend technical spec as well as common sense guidance in layman’s terms. In this segment, LR's Timothy Wilson, Principal Specialist Engineer – Marine Fuels, discusses the recent edition focused on biofuels, stressing that all biofuels are not compatible.

Cyber Threats to Maritime Vessels Grow Exponentially

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 7, 2024

Cyber threats to maritime are increasing rapidly, and later this year Marlink will unveil a report which classifies the growing threats. From common phishing schemes to targeted attacks on command and control systems, Cedric Warde, Vice President, Global Sales – Digital, said that Marlink discusses the threats and the means to help avoid them.

Cyber Security to the Fore as New Coast Guard Rules Loom

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 7, 2024

With new rules on cyber security coming down from the U.S. Coast Guard, Angeliki Zisimatou, Director Cybersecurity, ABS, discusses maritime cyber security in the round, with insights on what the new rules could deliver to shipowners already swamped with new and emerging emissions reduction regulations.

ABS Report Explores the Road to Maritime Decarbonization

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 6, 2024

A new report from the American Bureau of Shipping examines latest trends, challenges and opportunities as the global maritime industry continues to advance its decarbonization journey. Panos Koutsourakis, VP Global Sustainability, ABS, discusses key findings.

Headway Blazes the Fuel Transition Tech Field

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 6, 2024

As shipowners globally eye an uncertain fuel transition future, most focus lies on availability of new fuels to meet massive demand. While supply and demand mechanisms will dictate fuel availability, companies like Headway Technology Group are developing and delivering a family of low carbon solutions, particularly alternative fuel supply system for methanol, LNG, and ammonia, as well as carbon capture systems. With more than 20 methanol fuel supply systems installed, Grayson Zhao, Maritime New Energy Department Manager, Headway, discusses with Maritime Reporter TV the company’s most promising solutions.

For Vessel Efficiency, MacGregor has a Full Quiver

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on October 6, 2024

From automated cranes to Cargo Boost to Gravity Vibe, Mattias Gunnarsson, Vice President, Newbuilding, MacGregor discusses this innovative company's full array of products and systems that are designed to maximize the amount of cargo on vessels, as well as make most efficient the process of cargo loading and discharge.

DMT: Maritime’s One-Stop-Shop for Winches

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 29, 2024

DMT aims to differentiate itself within the marine market as a total-package provider, serving as a one-stop-shop for tailor-made winch solutions, says Piet ter Schure, CEO, DMT Marine Equipment.

Iridium Unveils Iridium Certus GMDSS

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 29, 2024

At the opening of SMM 2024, Iridium unveiled its new Certus GMDSS, which features distress alert, safety voice and Maritime Safety Information (MSI), while integrating additional regulated services like Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). Brian Hartin and Wooter Deknopper discussed the significance of the launch, as well as the ever evolving competitive landscape in the maritime satcom field, with Maritime Reporter TV.

“Swift by Name, Swift by Nature”

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 22, 2024

Zelim’s founder and CEO Sam Mayall has a simple mission: make man overboard recovery at sea easier, more efficient, more predictable. In fact, he wants to make MOB recover ‘boring’. To accomplish the job, Zelim debuted a comprehensive system, including the Guardian vessel and Swift in-water recovery system at SMM.

Shipbuilding 4.0: The Digital Evolution Continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on September 22, 2024

Simon Crook, Senior Solutions Specialist, SSI discusses how shipyards can take the first step toward a more efficient digital work process that is designed to make the process to design, build and deliver ships more efficient and cost-effective.

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