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Friday, June 7, 2024

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FMD Rides Digital Twin

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

Incat Crowther’s Low and Zero Emissions Vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Incat Crowther ) on May 20, 2024

Watch Incat Crowther’s video about decarbonising and sustainably expanding your fleet.

LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on May 19, 2024

Whether it is traditional oil and gas or emerging offshore wind, Lloyd’s 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.

ABS Wavesight eLog Books for Offshore Drilling

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on May 17, 2024

The approval of ABS Wavesight’s eLog Books for multiple operations and record keeping open up a world of opportunity for operators in terms of efficient, accurate record keeping.

Inside BEMAC & Mitsui’s Acquisition of The Switch

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

Waves Slam Ferry in Long Island Sound

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by MarineLink ) on April 11, 2024

Storm waves slam a car/passenger ferry as it makes a crossing between Port Jefferson, N.Y. and Bridgeport, Ct., in the Long Island Sound.

A simple way to reduce carbon emissions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by A simple way to reduce carbon emissions. ) on April 7, 2024

High-quality InfiniD™ biodiesel can help your marine fleet—starting today. Learn how.

A simple way to reduce carbon emissions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Chevron Renewable Energy Group ) on March 24, 2024

High-quality InfiniD™ biodiesel can help your marine fleet—starting today. Learn how.

SMM – “the United Nations of Shipbuilding” – Returns to Hamburg in 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

U.S. Dredging Boom Has Long Legs

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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 – 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.

Marine Power R&D Insights: Matt Hart, Wabtec

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

In this latest edition of “Meet the CTO” – interviews with maritime innovators and leaders – 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.

Gazelle Prepares for a Floating Wind Future

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on February 5, 2024

As offshore wind power spreads globally, it’s 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.

Marinfloc Debuts Professional Video Help Series

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

Marinfloc Ensures Clean Water Overboard

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

Houthi Rockets Wreak Havoc on Middle East Container Shipping

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

SCHOTTEL Finds Strong Business in the Yacht Sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

The Importance of Marine License & Liability Insurance for USCG-Licensed Mariners

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 17, 2023

By its very nature, maritime is inherently a risky business, particularly for the mariner who is on the literal ‘front line’. 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.

The Digital Revolution & U.S. Shipbuilding

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 17, 2023

The competitive landscape in shipbuilding has changed dramatically, as ‘Industry 4.0’ 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.

"Send in the Robots"

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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.

Connectivity Hybrid Solutions Drive Bandwidth Demands

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on 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, AST’s founder and chairman, discusses his company's broad menu of connectivity solutions.