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July 2, 2024
As the number of hull cleaning solutions continues to multiply exponentially, we check in with Alex Kern at Greensea IQ and the evolution of its Everclean hull cleaning robotics as a service, which touts a 5-20% fuel savings with regular service. According to Kern, the biggest differentiator between Everclean and a growing list of competitors: âOthers are developing, weâre delivering!â
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June 28, 2024
With a mission to power the current and next-generation of GPS-enabled products and systems, XONA Space Systems keeps the mantra âprecision, power and protectionâ in all that it does as this 2020-start-up designs, builds and launches its fleet of low earth orbit satellites. We spoke with XONA CEO Brian Manning for his insights on how this could impact the maritime, offshore energy and subsea sectors.
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June 18, 2024
Dredging in and around the United States has been on a busy run for the last five years, and business prospects look strong into the foreseeable future, with clear, navigable waterways dredged to correct depth are critical to keep commerce flowing. We visited with Bill Wetta, Senior VP of Product Development & CTO, DSC Dredge, and Patrick Webb, Global Director - Marine & Stationary Power Products, Wabtec, to discuss the recently delivered Marlin Class CSD Vaneta Marie to Muddy Water Dredging.
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June 16, 2024
With Staci Satterwhite at the helm as CEO, ABS Wavesight aims to lead the maritime industry through a period of rapid digital transformation. The companyâs My Digital Fleet software helps vessel owners and operators optimize performance, improve energy efficiency and streamline regulatory compliance.
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June 2, 2024
The advent of digital twin technology is spreading rapidly in maritime across industry leaders seeking to harness the power and promise of more predictable and efficient life-cycle maintenance. Trey Taylor, Director of Digital Innovation, FMD, discusses the consistent evolution of its own digital twin technology, highlighting its capabilities as a tool in real-time engineering support and its ability to generation not just data, but more importantly, action.
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May 19, 2024
Whether it is traditional oil and gas or emerging offshore wind, Lloydâs Register serves as a central hub for technical expertise no matter the challenge, from decarbonization to helping to make offshore operations more safe and efficient.
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May 17, 2024
The approval of ABS Wavesightâs eLog Books for multiple operations and record keeping open up a world of opportunity for operators in terms of efficient, accurate record keeping.
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May 5, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions within the maritime sector are common, but the recent acquisition of The Switch by BEMAC and Mitsui promises to deliver a wealth of new energy saving technologies to ship owners globally.
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March 4, 2024
The SMM shipbuilding and ship machinery exhibition, scheduled for September 3-6, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany, is arguably the biggest and best maritime exhibition in the world. Uli Selbach, Business Unit Director, Maritime Fairs, Hamburg Messe, discusses with Maritime Reporter TV how the show has changed during his 10-year tenure, including an expanded conference program taking a deeper dive into alternative fuels and the burgeoning global maritime defense business.
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March 4, 2024
With nearly $3 billion obligated in the past few years for the recapitalization of the U.S.-flag Jones Act dredging fleet, the U.S. dredging market is embarked on a historic expansion to keep U.S. waterways clear â commerce arteries that are critical to the national economy. Bill Doyle, the head of the Dredging Contracts of America, discusses the many opportunities for the U.S. maritime market as a whole.
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February 13, 2024
In this latest edition of âMeet the CTOâ â interviews with maritime innovators and leaders â we visit with Matthew Hart, Manager & Platform Leader, Marine & Stationary Power Systems, Wabtech. Hart delivers insights on how the megatrends of decarbonization, energy transition and autonomy all inspire and impact the marine power solutions from Wabtec.
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February 5, 2024
As offshore wind power spreads globally, itâs widely acknowledged that the maturation of floating wind power platforms will exponentially increase the availability of resources, as a majority of the wind power lies outside the installation zone of fixed systems. Enter Gazelle Wind Power, which offers a compelling engineered solution and value proposition to the market. Newly minted Gazelle CFO Alvaro Ortega discusses with Maritime Reporter TV the outlook for offshore floating wind.
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January 28, 2024
To help shipowners and their onboard crews with maintenance, Marinfloc debuts an online library of professional content for those who need insights on wastewater treatment trends, products and servicing.
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January 28, 2024
Marinfloc provides solutions for treating and controlling wastewater from vessels and offshore platforms. To help shipowners and their onboard crews with maintenance, the company has debuted an online library of professional content for those who need insights on wastewater treatment trends, products and servicing.
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January 17, 2024
As the Houthis recklessly launch drone and missile attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, carriers and shippers will pay as some marine traffic reroutes around South Africa. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta, discusses with Maritime Reporter TV the cost of the crisis as well as shipping strategies to consider now.
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January 7, 2024
The large yacht market is a unique part of the maritime sector, with a very sophisticated clientele. SCHOTTEL, the German-based propulsion experts, have found a vibrant business in the yacht sector, delivering a compact propulsion solution that maximizes space onboard, and comes with favorable attributes in noise reduction and fuel efficiency. Roland Schwandt, VP Sales, SCHOTTEL GmbH, and Brian Fariello, Sales Director, SCHOTTEL, Inc., discuss the products they offer to this luxury marine sector, and the opportunities they see.
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December 17, 2023
The competitive landscape in shipbuilding has changed dramatically, as âIndustry 4.0â capabilities driven by the digital revolution have given the edge to those that scout and adopt solutions that deliver on the promise of increasing efficiency while cutting costs. Juan Prieto discusses the Cadmatic suite of solutions for North American shipyards seeking to capture the competitive edge.
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December 17, 2023
By its very nature, maritime is inherently a risky business, particularly for the mariner who is on the literal âfront lineâ. 360 Coverage Pros offers an extensive array of options to help protect mariners, and in fact the company has seen an uptick in business from companies that want to use the coverage as a means to attract and retain the mariners it wants and needs to power its business. Chris Buseman, VP, Specialty Insurance Programs, 360 Coverage Pros, discusses the options available.
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December 14, 2023
As the US Navy and even some commercial ship owners eye next-generation autonomous vessels designs, a key hurdle to leap will be the ability to service and maintain the ship while at sea with no humans onboard. Enter Fairbanks Morse Defense, which today is developing a variety of robot prototypes that will be designed to provide critical service and support in the engine room of autonomous ships.
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December 10, 2023
The advent of digitalization, decarbonization and autonomy are driving many facets of maritime today, perhaps none more so than the need for connectivity of ships at sea. AST has positioned itself not to be the biggest player in the market, but to be a nimble and competitive resource for the broad array of connectivity solutions. Gregory Darling, ASTâs founder and chairman, discusses his company's broad menu of connectivity solutions.
