Iran seizes an MSC containership. Is the IMO really too slow? And would you want to work on a ship fuelled with ammonia - just some of the topics we’ll be discussing in this latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

Hear more about:

X-Press Feeders signs green shipping corridor MoU with major European ports

What can we learn from the Baltimore bridge collision?

Maersk resuming Panama Canal transits for US East Coast service

Container line reliability improves as Red Sea rerouting becomes the norm

Industry appeals to UN over MSC Aries seizure

‘IMO is not slow’ Sec-Gen hits back at critics of decarbonisation pace

Carbon emissions rocket as ships reroute from Red Sea to Cape

Ammonia as an alternative fuel gathers pace, safety concerns remain

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Maritime training is key to the safety of the shipping industry and its people and in this latest episode you'll be hearing from Raal Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Ocean Technologies Group.

Raal has some 20-years of experience in the maritime e-learning space and talks with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand about how the sector has developed and what lies ahead.

The conversation covers:

• The greater acceptance of digital learning and increased focus on soft skills
• The shift to more personalised training in maritime and adaptive learning
• The use of AI in training in a safety critical industry
• Maritime regulations and just-in-time training for seafarers in a rapidly changing industry
• The future of maritime e-learning and a blended approach
• Hear Raal’s views on these topics and much more in this episode

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Seatrade Maritime Podcast host Gary Howard, Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime, speaks with George Haysom, Chief Commercial Officer at Idwal to discuss the latest developments in the ship inspection space.

The conversation covers the role of vessel inspections in ensuring vessel safety and efficiency, and how inspection data can enable better performance and improved visibility of fleet performance.

Idwal's new offering Idwal ID is explored in detail, including the role of collaborator shipowners in its development, the services it provides, and who benefits from its vessel and fleet insights. 

George also touches on the recent addition of seafarer welfare questions into Idwal's work, how that development came about, and the difference the company hopes it will make in the market.

Listen in for an update on the latest moves in the ship inspection market, where digital technologies will take the market forward, and how shipowners can benefit from this evolution. 

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The Red Sea crisis, conflict in Ukraine, trade wars with China – analysing and forecasting shipping is a complex business. 

In the latest episode of the Chat About Geopolitics and Trade series Punit Oza, Founder of MaritimeNXT talks with Burak Cetinok, Head of Research for Arrow Shipbroking.

In the fascinating conversation between Punit and Burak will hear about:

• Why it is critical to take a holistic view of the world in analysing shipping markets.
• The most unusual data requests by clients – can you guess what these are?
• The importance of scenario analysis for geopolitical events impacting shipping
• The role technology plays in analysing millions of complex data points.

The discussion takes the listener through the deep and multi-dimensional aspects of the interplay of geopolitics and shipping markets.

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The first seafarer deaths in the Red Sea crisis, a containership destroys bridge in the Port of Baltimore, and the debut trial of ammonia as a marine fuel. and much more in the latest Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March in maritime and shipping the stories that stood out from our coverage.

Hear more about:

Red Sea crisis drives container ship charter rates

Three dead in Houthi missile strike on bulker True Confidence

Doubt over hitting IMO’s decarbonisaton checkpoints

First trial of ammonia as a marine fuel

Progress on IMO mid-term measures on GHG emissions

Regulatory compliance driving wind propulsion demand

Container ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse

Survey says container lines profiteering from EU ETS surcharges

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In this enlightening episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, host Paul Bartlett, Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime, sits down with Paul Cronjé, Managing Director of Clyde Travel Management. They delve into the complex logistics and challenges of arranging travel for seafarers, a critical but often overlooked aspect of maritime operations.

Paul Cronjé offers insights into Clyde Travel Management's dedicated services for the maritime sector, emphasising their commitment to seamless and efficient travel solutions for seafarers worldwide. He discusses the unique challenges faced by maritime travel management, from dealing with unpredictable sea conditions to navigating the complexities of international travel regulations.

The conversation also touches on the impact of technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector, highlighting Clyde Travel Management's strategic adaptations and their focus on digitalisation and sustainability in travel management.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at the efforts behind ensuring that seafarers reach their vessels and return home safely, underpinning the smooth operation of the global maritime industry.

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The maritime communications space is experiencing massive demand growth for both crew welfare and business applications.

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we talk to Ben Palmer, President of maritime business for Inmarsat, about the fast-changing landscape for communications in the industry.

“One of the things I'd say at the outset is that I was struck when I came into the industry was a slightly binary sense that people wanted to talk about LEO or GEO, as if they were somehow mutually exclusive or there wasn't going to be room for both,” Ben says in a conversation Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News.

“I think the, the reality, and this is sort of playing out over time is demand for capacity is growing massively across the maritime segment as it is actually across the wider economy. We are seeing demand for crew and business applications risen by 70% and 50%, respectively over the last couple of years.”

The discussion between Ben and Marcus covers:

• Inmarsat’s merger with Viasat and what this means to the company and its customers.
• The rise of LEO constellations and combining with Inmarsat’s GEO offerings as an orchestrated network
• Developing a 5G over water service
• Managed services and software provision
• The outlook for maritime communications

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In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on P&I risks and the Red Sea Crisis and navigating the complexities of international sanctions and shipping.

Join Gary Howard, Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent, in conversation with Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs for NorthStandard.

The discussion includes:

• P&I considerations for transiting the Red Sea
• Balance between risk and contractual obligations in transiting high risk areas
• War risk insurance
• Secondary sanctions concerns for shipping
• The parallel fleet
• Big tech’s influence on shippping

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Investigating seafarer deaths and crimes onboard vessels face unique challenges which Mental Health Support Solutions are aiming to address through criminal psychology.

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we talk to Julia Opperman and Dr. Charles Watkins of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) about the role criminal psychology can play in investigations in a maritime setting.

 In conversation with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand Julia and Charles delve into how MHSS’ new forensic psychology service has the potential to revolutionise the way crimes at sea are investigated. 

The also discuss the broader mental health issues facing seafarers and the stigma that continues to be associated with it and developing preventative measures to improve well-being onboard ship.

The conversation then turns to the Red Sea crisis and the impact attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels are having on seafarers and their families what actions can be taken to help.

Listen now to learn more about tackling the mental health issues of seafarers.

In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we dive into the digital transformation of the maritime industry with Francois Hanat, Digital Innovation Manager at Ascenz Marorka.

Join our host Dan Chapman, Head of Media at Seatrade Maritime, as they navigate the solutions Ascenz Marorka is providing to vessels across the globe.

Francois shares the company's mission to harmonise economic and environmental objectives, offering a broad spectrum of digital tools designed to optimise ship operations, enhance safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,400 ships equipped, Ascenz Marorka, backed by GTT's six decades of maritime expertise, presents a unique one-stop shop platform for vessel performance management.

Whether it's LNG carriers or offshore operations, Francois illustrates how their solutions are not just about technology, but also leveraging human expertise.

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In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on the new emissions regulations shipowners have to comply with.

Our correspondent Paul Bartlett takes the listener through how the new regulations from IMO and EU will impact operations

In this podcast, we will examine the significance of 2024 in the light of these new regulations. Although their full impact has not been felt so far, they will alter day-to-day ship management and require an unprecedented level of ship performance monitoring, verification, and reporting, known as MRV.

The regulations are:      

• The IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) system
• The European Union Emissions Trading System, EU ETS
• FuelEU Maritime

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