Maritime Matters: The MarineLink podcast
Maritime Matters takes a deep dive with leadership in the global maritime industry, going beyond the headlines for insights on the most topical issues of the day. From oceangoing ships to coastal and inland waterways; to ship and boat design and construction; each episode is dedicated to exploring the rigors of working on and around the worldâs waterways.
Seafarers Wanted: MSCâ Nicholson Touts Upgraded Pay and Benefits plus âThe Missionâ
When talk turns to revitalizing the U.S. maritime industrial base, many of the conversations come back to the critical nature of maritime missions and U.S. economic and national security. The U.S. Navyâs Military Sealift Command is a critical part of this national security equation, as a military force only goes as far as its supply chain of fuel, food, ammo and other critical supplies allow. RADM Benjamin Nicholson, Commander, U.S.
âAll In, All Good, All for Oneâ Tim Gallaudet on Science, Leadership and the People Behind the Mission
âHolding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership For Turbulent Timesâ by Tim Gallaudet, PhD, Rear Admiral, US Navy (ret) is much more than a standard leadership tome, far less than a tell-all political expose, rather a common sense approach on leadership and life as told by the man who lives and works with empathy, humility and servant leadership. RAdm Gallaudet recounts his long and storied career, as wellâŚ
Got Propane? Adoption in Port & Maritime Accelerates
Ports are looking for affordable, reliable ways to decarbonize while still getting the performance they need. Propane can be part of that entire energy mix â from moving freight to material handling to producing dependable power. Jim Bunsey of the Propane Education Research Council (PERC) visits with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, to share insights on how ports, terminals and even the workboatâŚ
Ask the Experts: Engage Driveline Experts Early & Often
As anyone who has built a commercial vessel knows that working out the engineering early in the design process provides a better chance to get the vessel that meets the ownerâs criteria and expectation. Bob Lennon, Business Development Manager, Regal Rexnord, a 40-year industry veteran, discusses with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast the tangible steps that any vessel owner can take to ensure that the vessels drivetrain is in good order to help ensure a quiet, vibration-free ride.
Rebuilding U.S. Shipbuilding One Weld at a Time
The dearth of welding talent for shipyards â for all manufacturing operations â transcends the âfinding the next generationâ discussion and fall squarely into a conversation about rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and national defense. Technology companies â specifically AI and robotics â continue to infiltrate nearly every maritime sector, and Path Robotics has taken an early lead in the development and supply or humanoid welding robotsâŚ
Nature Integrated Routing for Whales & the Environment
In maritime circles we talk relentlessly about routing software in the name of safety, efficiency and reduced fuel burn. But what about âNature Integrated Routingâ which helps ships at sea avoid whale strikes and near misses? On this edition of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, Brian Hatter from Accelleron and Eric Roscam Abbing and Michael Fishbach from Whale Guardians discuss the matter in depthâŚ
Icebreaker Construction with Davie Defense & Almaco
The quest to rebuild the United States Coast Guard icebreaker fleet received a major boost with the recent signing of $3.5B contract to build U.S. Arctic Security Cutters: two to be built at Davie Defense affiliate Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and three ships at the company's Gulf Copper facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. Both Davie and Almaco have a long history in working collaboratively to build complex shipsâŚ
Icebreakers: Seaspan Shipyards Sits as the Hub of the USCG Icebreaker Fleet Rebuild
The quest to rebuild the U.S. icebreaker fleet is an international affair, and part of the project centers on Jim Carr, SVP Engineering, Seaspan Shipyards, and his team that is serving as a design and expertise hinge for construction of the USCG Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) program to be built at Rauma Marine Constructions and Bollinger Shipyards. Carr has had a long and distinguished career across major U.S.
Maritime Recruitment âThe Brennan Wayâ
There is not a corner of the U.S. maritime industry thatâs not actively searching for the ânext generationâ, young talent that will effectively power a companyâs future. For multi-generational, family owned companies like 4th generation family run business J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan), the importance of effective recruitment and retention cannot be understated. For this edition of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink PodcastâŚ
Propane Uptake in Ports Takes Off
When if comes to energy transition, few alternative fuels tick as many boxes as propane, as propane offers much lower emissions when compared to diesel; the price of the fuel is more stable, less tied to crude oil volatility; the infrastructure to get started inside ports is simple, consisting of a storage tank, pump, and dispenser; and last but not least, renewable propane is available. Jim Bunsey from the Propane Education Research Center (PERC) discusses these advantages and moreâŚ
The UXO Risk: Seequent Adds Clarity Underwater
âSeeingâ under the worldâs waterways is a perpetual challenge, seeing whatâs under the seabed surface and even bigger challenge. Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations understand whatâs happening underground and under the seabed, helping to identify and mitigate risks such as unexploded ordinance (UXO), helping to ensure a more efficient and safe work environment for multiple maritime stakeholders.
Propane is the âEnergy for Everyoneâ
Ports and terminals are at the epicenter when it comes to energy transition and emission reduction, essential cogs for industry, commerce and the U.S. economy as whole, but also a large target for environmental organizations to focus.
From âYard Dogâ to the C-Suite: Matt Binsfeld, CEO, Brennan
The 4th generation family run business J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is a waterborne marine construction powerhouse, born more than 100 years ago in the Upper Midwest, and evolving into a multi-dimensional, national marine infrastructure leader. Matt Binsfeld, President and CEO of Brennan, and his three brothers operate the business today. Binsfeld recently sat down with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast to take a deep dive into the companyâŚ
Better Data, Modular Solutions Drive Bergan Marine Systems
From inland towboats and tank barges, to oceangoing tankers and government fleets, Bergan Marine is literally everywhere you look on the waterfront. Kyle Durden, President & CEO, Bergan Marine Systems, discusses the rich history of this company; born in Norway but operating from Florida since 1980, Bergan Marine Systems offers a full family of product and services that are connected, modular solutions that reduce installation and operating costs â ultimately providing better data.
MSC Taps the Digital Revolution to Cut Fleet Emissions, Fuel Burn
Itâs trite (but true) to say that in the maritime industryâs quest to cut emissions, there is no âsilver bulletâ solution, rather a series of small step changes that cumulatively add up over time. Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, recently hosted Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings, MSC and Daniel Bischofberger, CEO, Accelleron, to specifically discuss the development and delivery of Accelleronâs FITS2 technologyâŚ
