In this episode of Wavelength plus from TradeWinds:Lars Barstad, chief executive at Oslo and New York-listed Frontline talks to Holly Birkett about tanker demand, both now and in a decarbonising and energy intensive world.Also, about decarbonisation trajectories, what makes Frontline tick and what it is like working for one of shipping's most well-known shipowners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing a broadened Green Seas podcast with a new name.Wavelength+ is your regular deep dive into the world of shipping.The Green Seas sustainability, ESG and technology will still be here, but in addition we will be adding deeper dives into what TradeWinds also focuses on - that’s the business of shipping -whether the bulk, tanker and container markets, or insurance risk, regulationOr it could be the one-on-one interviews with those big big names which we know many want to hear from. So each week or so we will give you a key discussion point, or interview, but in addition we will offer deeper dives int the shipping markets that TradeWinds is known and respected for.TradeWinds podcast portfolio now consist of a weekly news magazine, Wavelength, and the deep dive/interview show Wavelength + Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is sponsor episode is part of TradeWinds Content Studios’ Ocean Climate Impact Series.Biofouling has always been a part of the maritime industry. From barnacles to algae, underwater pipes and ships can be negatively affected by this naturally occurring phenomena. But new innovations and technologies can combat the impacts of biofouling. Sharing their insights, Jotun’s hull performance experts explore embracing the latest tools as well as the ways in which the industry can evolve to minimise the influence of biofouling. Join Regulatory Affairs Manager Petter Korslund and Global Category Director Morten Sten Johansen in the discussion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the TradeWinds Green Seas podcast, technology editor Craig Eason reports on the efforts by three hard headed entrepreneurs who have refused to take no for an answer and are on their way to building fleets of sail powered vessels for cargo owners that want to walk-the-walk rather than just talk about the need to decarbonise their logistics chains.The main shipping companies are tackling decarbonisation by staring at a future of alternative fuels and possibly wind assist solutions to help cut fuel bills and possibly reduce emissions. These are the individuals thinking the other way round, they want their fleets to be primarily powered by the wind, and have an engine as a back up. But will cargo owners and their banks buy into the dream?We meet Guillame Le Grand, founder and chief executive of Trans Oceanic Wind transport (TOWT); Jen Zanuttini, co-founder and president of Neoline; and Danielle Southcott, founder and chief executive of Veer Group.Read the story on TradeWindsNews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks with Nikos Mikelis.Mikelis worked at the IMO developing the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention which has now come into force. He explains why the Basel Convention secretariat asked IMO to write rules specific for ship recycling and how it then became a thorn in shipowners' side when it did not allow the resulting convention it to be equivalent.Then there is the EU ship recycling regulation, well meaning but ultimately offering more complexity to what should really be a smooth end of life process.Mikelis also looks at the demand for recycling facilities and whether the main recycling countries can handle volumes.Producer and host: Craig EasonTradeWinds articles related to this podcast:Hong Kong vs Basel: Why shipping is caught in the recycling cross hairsRecycling confusion must be resolved before demo rushIs the sun rising on a cleaner recycling industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TradeWinds US bureau chief Eric Priante Martin interviews CMB.Tech chief executive Alexander Saverys about his company’s plans for ammonia and hydrogen-fuelled shipping as it works to take over Golden Ocean Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 49,120 dwt Bow Olympus has just sailed from Houston to North Europe using suction sails on its deck, and 100% biofuel in its engine.For the company it demonstrates what they, and inte industry can do, as part of their transition.In the second interview with a shipowner daring to transition, TradeWInds technology editor Craig Eason talks to Odfjell's Erik Hjortland and Veine Huth about the voyage, how it helps the company with Fuel EU maritime compliance and why it chose four sails for its vessel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Green Seas podcast, TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks to Union Maritime chief executive Laurent Cadji about his company's bullish approach to wind tech and other cleantech solutions.Union Maritime has almost 50 vessels on order and more than half will be built with a wind propulsion system as well as other technologies onboard.Laurent and Craig also discuss the impact geopilitics has on cleantech investment in shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ammonia is a zero-carbon fuel, but there are lingering concerns about the safety of using it to power ships because of its toxicity. But WinGD chief executive Dominik Schneiter, whose company is gearing up to deliver the first ammonia-fuelled engine, says the lessons from companies that operate vessels that haul the commodity and the crew members who work on them have contributed to ensuring a safety level equivalent to the gas carriers of today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When the feeder container ship Solong ploughed into the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate off England, the issue of seafarer fatigue was quickly identified as one possible cause of the accident.Fatigue is not a new problem in shipping, despite efforts to deal with it.TradeWinds technology editor and former navigating officer Craig Eason looks at why the advent of the Maritime Labour Convention has failed to solve the problem. He talks to accident experts Captain Jim Staples and Nippin Anand on the causes, what needs to be done, and whether technology developments have been a help, or an additional problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TradeWinds’ Sandra Boga interviews professor Rafet Emek Kurt, director of the Maritime Human Factors Centre at the University of Strathclyde, who warns that accidents could happen in ammonia-fuelled shipping and suggests more needs to be done consider seafarers’ cognitive load.Photo: WiseStella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week (17th to 21st February) is the last full week of dedicated talks by regulators about the way shipping will be forced to decarbonise. After this there’s a couple of additional days planned in March, and then the MEPC meeting itself where a decision has to be agreed.So what to expect and how have we got to where we are now?In this special Green Seas episode, TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason offers a short recap of the journey so far and talks to University College London’s maritime decarbonisation policy expert Tristan Smith about what to expect from this week and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ships in California, and soon in Europe, need to connect to shore power when alongside. It is for health reasons due to nitrous oxides and small harmful particulates that damage the health of people in nearby communities. The problem comes when there is no shore connection.There is an alternative, and this is what STAX Engineering is beginning to offer. Collect and treat the emissions from barges. The company is growing in California and has its eyes on Europe and UK, as well as expending to collect other shipping emissions too.In this week's Green Seas, TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason looks at port emission regulations and talks to STAX chief executive MIke Walker about their idea to suck up exhaust and treat it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this sponsor episode, the Ocean Climate Impact Series’ first guest, MariApps CEO Sankar Ragavan, returns alongside Bureau Veritas’ director of strategy, M&A and sustainability, Suba Sivandran, to explore all the ways the marine industry has evolved in 2024. As we move into the new year, we create the actions of tomorrow from the lessons of today as our speakers discuss market trends, the future of the industry, collaboration, cost management and growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this sponsor episode of the TradeWinds Content Studio’s Ocean Climate Impact Series, Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore’s Suba Sivandran explores the most pressing challenges of the maritime industry. From managing decarbonisation and driving innovation to promoting growth in a rapidly evolving sector, Suba dives intohow sustainability can realistically be achieved. Sivandran is director of strategy, M&A, and sustainability at Bureau Veritas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can industries harness the unceasing power of the ocean to meet their green energy needs? Two companies are working together to answer that question by developing a vessel that will use electricity made from wave power to produce green ammonia. We talk to SwitcH2 and CorPower Ocean about their unique plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United European Car Carriers has signed up with fuel producer Titan to deliver liquefied biomethane, or bio-LNG, to its ships through 2025. And energy and sustainability manager Daniel Gent says the operator wants to do more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The UK’s original plans to follow Brussels in requiring shipping companies to buy carbon credits for their carbon emissions was originally limited to domestic voyages. Now, officials in London are considering whether to take a step further. We talk to Transport & Environment’s Jon Hood about the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Safer Choice programme of the US Environmental Protection Agency may be best known for certifying household cleaning products, but it recently gave the green label to an organic chemical product used to clean components on ships. Hendry Marine president Kelly Hendry and organic chemist Patrick Baymont discuss how Seascour won the EPA nod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Societe Generale’s Paul Taylor is a leading banker for ship lending, and he is also a leader in bringing decarbonisation to ship finance decisions as vice president and co-founder of the Poseidon Principles. As the initiative gears up for its next annual report, Taylor expects his bank to show improvement in the greenhouse gas emissions of the fleet it finances. He explains why the Poseidon Principles transparency initiative is changing lending behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.