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AlongsideBecoming the Marine Insurer of ChoiceIn this special episode of ‘Alongside’ – the third in the 'Taking on tomorrow, together' series, host Kait Borsay is joined by Managing Director Paul Jennings and Chief Financial Officer Nick Jelley. They discuss NorthStandard's latest Annual Review results, delve into significant incidents from the past year, and explore the impact of global geopolitical events on the shipping industry. The episode highlights the company's financial stability, its strategic vision to become the marine insurer of choice, and its initiatives to invest in its people and future innovations. 00:26 Meet the Guests: Paul Jennings and Nick Jelley00:58 J...2025-05-2919 min
Seatrade Maritime PodcastUpdate on sanctions and the Red Sea with Mike Salthouse from NorthStandardIn this latest episode we are in conversation with Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs for P&I Club NorthStandard, talking about the complexities of sanctions affecting the maritime industry. A discussion with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand explores the implications of the latest UK sanctions, the rise of the parallel fleet in response to these restrictions, and other developments in enforcement.The conversation also touches on the evolving risk landscape in the Red Sea following recent ceasefire between the US and the Houthi in Yemen.Tune in to gain insights into...2025-05-2919 min
Shipping Forum Podcast2025 7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum | A New Era - Geopolitics, Global Trade and Commerce2025 7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum | A New Era - Geopolitics, Global Trade, & Commerce The Forum sought to underscore Singapore's pivotal role as a gateway to Asia and a key player in the global shipping markets. It explored key developments and emerging trends in energy, commodities, and various shipping sectors, alongside insights into the global financial and capital markets. The agenda also addressed critical topics such as global trade, regulatory advancements in shipping, digitalization, technological innovation, and energy transition. Moderator: Mr. Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs – NorthStandard Panelists: • Mr. Nikolaus Schües, President & Chairperson of the Board – BIMCO; CEO – R...2025-03-2541 min
Riding the Waves of A Lifetime2025 7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum | A New Era - Geopolitics, Global Trade and Commerce2025 7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum | A New Era - Geopolitics, Global Trade, & Commerce The Forum sought to underscore Singapore's pivotal role as a gateway to Asia and a key player in the global shipping markets. It explored key developments and emerging trends in energy, commodities, and various shipping sectors, alongside insights into the global financial and capital markets. The agenda also addressed critical topics such as global trade, regulatory advancements in shipping, digitalization, technological innovation, and energy transition. Moderator: Mr. Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs – NorthStandard Panelists: • Mr. Nikolaus Schües, President & Chairperson of the Board – BIMCO; CEO – R...2025-03-2541 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking S3 E4: Securing the Future: Cyber Threats in ShippingIn this episode of the Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Kimberly Tam of the Alan Turing Institute and the University of Plymouth discuss the prevalence of cyber attacks in the maritime industry and the role of AI in defending against these threats.The conversation explores the types of cyber attacks common in the sector, the challenges in detecting and reporting them, and the vulnerabilities at different stages of AI development.They look at how AI can assist human analysts in managing cyber security and the importance of industry-wide communication and...2025-03-2521 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking S3 E3: Charting a Digital Course with AI in ShippingNorthStandard’s Helen Barden discusses the transformative role of AI in the shipping industry with Professor Adam Sobey from the Alan Turing Institute. Professor Sobey explains the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, emphasising their applications in ship design, manufacturing and operations.The conversation explores AI's potential to optimise vessel efficiency, enhance safety protocols, support the energy transition, and improve regulatory compliance.Additionally, they address industry hesitancy towards AI adoption, workforce implications, and the importance of integrating human learning with AI. Professor Sobey also highlights ongoing initiatives to democratise AI through no-code ap...2025-03-2521 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking S3 E2: Leading the Maritime Shift: Insights on New TechnologiesIn this episode of Future Thinking, Thetius founder Nick Chubb talks to NorthStandard’s Helen Barden about the transformative impact of digitalisation and decarbonisation on the maritime industry.They explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating new technologies, the importance of data quality and standardisation and the role of regulation in driving industry-wide change.Nick emphasises a strategic approach to innovation and the potential of generative AI to revolutionise shoreside operations.00:32 Thetius: Digitalisation and Decarbonisation01:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Maritime Technology03:36 Historical Perspective on Technological Transformation05:34 Adopting New Te...2025-03-2523 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking S3 E1: Smarter Seas: Shipping In A Digital AgeIn this first episode of Future Thinking Season Three, Mike Salthouse explores the impact of new technologies on the maritime industry with futurist K.D. Adamson.The discussion addresses the misconception that technology alone will shape the future, emphasising that values and adaptability are critical. Topics covered include the vulnerabilities of the shipping industry to technological advances, the implications of cyber threats, the shift from optimisation to resilience in business practices, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and the transition to low and zero-carbon fuels.The conversation also highlights the importance of focusing on...2025-03-2527 min
Lloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastCan the P&I market handle an increasingly volatile shipping industry?February comes with several notable dates for the calendar, but in marine insurance the end of the month means one thing: P&I renewals.
Renewals for the International Group of P&I clubs are due on February 20th every year. This was traditionally the first date the Baltic ports were free of ice, and while shipping doesn’t halt for the seasons in the same way it once did, the date has stuck.
Lloyd’s List insurance editor David Osler has once again gathered executives of major P&I clubs and brokers to ask them how their renewal season went, whet...2025-02-2732 min
AlongsideReflections & Forecasts: NorthStandard’s Year in ReviewIn this episode of 'Taking on tomorrow, together', Kait Borsay talks to NorthStandard’s Managing Directors, Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings. They discuss the renewal period, recent company achievements, and key global issues affecting the maritime industry. The conversation covers NorthStandard's performance, including claims volatility, geopolitical impacts and future innovations. Special attention is given to the dual leadership experience of Grose and Jennings, and their focus on maintaining NorthStandard's industry relevance amid changing global conditions.00:31 Meet the Managing Directors01:33 Renewal Insights05:09 Claims and Business Impact06:45 Global Industry Issues...2025-02-2119 minShipping Forum Podcast2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Shipping & Trade In A Shifting World- Challenges & Opportunities2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Shipping & Trade In A Shifting World- Challenges & Opportunities Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Senior Vice - President – Li...2025-02-0741 min
Seatrade Maritime PodcastMaritime in Minutes - January 2025 in reviewHouthi stop targeting all but Israeli ships in Red Sea, Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal, and record investment in alternative fuelled vessels – hear about these stories and much more in Maritime in Minutes Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of January, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.Hear more about:Record investment in alternative fuel tonnage in 2024Shipping markets outlook for 2025IMO GHG emissions pricing mecha...2025-02-0322 min
AlongsideThe Human Element: Prioritising Crew Welfare in Global ShippingIn this episode of Alongside Kait Borsay delves into the critical issue of crew welfare. With guests Captain Yves Vandenborn, NorthStandard’s Head of Loss Prevention and Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of InterManager, the discussion focuses on the physical, mental, and social well-being of seafarers.The episode explores best practices, the impact of global events, the importance of social cohesion, evolving challenges, and future improvements in crew welfare, including the role of technology and communication advancements.01:09 Understanding Crew Welfare02:18 Best Practices for Crew Welfare04:33 Challenges in High-Risk Areas05:44 Key Is...2025-01-2719 minAlongsideThe Jones Act and U.S. Shipping: Essential InsightsIn this episode of Alongside, the podcast from NorthStandard for the shipping industry, host Kait Borsay explores the Jones Act, a fundamental U.S. law regulating maritime commerce. With guests Emma Jones, Senior Associate at Blank Rome LLP, and Gina Venezia, President and Head of Commercial Americas for NorthStandard, the discussion delves into the cabotage laws enforced by the Act and its personal injury provisions unique to the U.S. maritime context. They examine the Act's historical roots, modern impacts on the shipping industry, including offshore activities, enforcement mechanisms by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the stringent penalti...2024-11-2123 minShipping Forum Podcast2024 World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum | Leading Industry TransformationLEADING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION Moderator: Mr. Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs – NorthStandard Panelists: • Mr. Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS); President & MD; Managing Director – Grimaldi Euromed SpA; Grimaldi Group • Dr. Martin Kröger, CEO – German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) • Mr. Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs – MSC Group World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the...2024-11-1931 minAlongsideThe Next Wave: The Future of Fish FarmingIn this episode of Alongside we discuss aquaculture, one of the fastest growing food-producing sectors in the world. Aquaculture involves the farming of fish, shrimps, seaweed and molluscs and has been practiced for thousands of years. But as it becomes a more vital part of the world’s farming sector, there are many challenges as well as opportunities. We hear from Gareth Butterfield, Commercial Director at ReelData Incorporated and Allan Lyons, Risk Management Surveyor with Sunderland Marine (which is part of NorthStandard) about those challenges, particularly the impact of climate change, pressures from legislation and the development of n...2024-10-2423 minAlongsideWelcome to AlongsideWelcome to "Alongside", the podcast for anyone interested in maritime matters or who works in in the maritime sector. We examine the news, opportunities and challenges affecting the maritime industry around the world with leading industry figures .Please follow or subscribe, and for more details visit the website2024-10-1701 min
The Diary Of A CTOE23. Nina Argentieri - A Mindset For SuccessNina is the Head of Technology for Portfolio Management at Northstandard, a highly successful and respected Protection and Indemnity Club, specialising in the Marine Insurance space. Since a merger last year between the two companies of North and The Standard Club, NorthStandard are now one of the largest P&I clubs in the international group. The merger has brought about a lot of cultural and digital transformation. In this episode, we talk through Nina's incredible career story, her approach to building a culture and leading in her current role, along with some of the challenges faced and she...2024-09-1329 min
Green Seas: A podcast by TradeWindsGrowing natural gas-powered orderbook puts bio-LNG in focusLNG has returned as the main alternative fuel for new ships, and that means to be truly green, these vessels will need to turn to renewable forms of the fuel. With e-LNG produced from green hydrogen still far more expensive, bio-LNG is the key option on the menu. We speak to SEA-LNG chief operating officer Steve Esau, and we hear from Alexandra Veroude, an analyst at environmental commodities trader STX Group, who spoke on a NorthStandard webinar.Photo: Titan Clean Fuels and STX Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0908 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: How geopolitics impact maritime sustainabilityIn the final episode of the debarbonisation Future Thinking mini-series, Helen Barden is joined by Peter Jameson, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group. They discuss holistic sustainability in the maritime industry, including economic sustainability, ESG factors, and the influence of global geopolitical factors on maritime decarbonisation. Peter offers insights on how companies can begin their sustainability journey, emphasizing collaboration, smart diversification, and strong leadership.Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Mini Series00:45 Meet Peter Jameson: Maritime Decarbonization Expert01:56 Defining Sustainability in the Maritime Industry04:37 Current State of Sustainability in Shipping2024-07-1120 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: The roadmap to bring nuclear to commercial shippingIn this penultimate episode of the Future Thinking mini-series by North Standard, host Helen Barden is joined by Mikal Boe, Chair and CEO of CorePower, to discuss the role of scalable new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonization. They delve into the potential of nuclear power to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, the challenges of integrating this technology, and the necessary changes in regulatory frameworks and public perception. The conversation covers the competitive costs of nuclear-powered ships, the importance of commercial insurability, and the future operational models of nuclear-powered maritime vessels.Highlights:2024-07-0826 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Getting the world’s first ammonia fuelled vessel on the waterIn this episode of Future Thinking, Helen Barden talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about ship decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry. Ros details Solis Marine's projects involving ammonia as a marine fuel, including retrofitting and new build options, and discusses the various challenges and safety considerations associated with implementing new fuel technologies on existing vessels. They also touch on the broader implications for ship design, safety regulations, and the economics of retrofitting versus new builds.Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Miniseries00:25 Guest Introduction: Ros Blazejczyk from Solis Marine...2024-07-0423 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: How the maritime energy transition is keeping BIMCO busyIn this episode of the Future Thinking decarbonisation mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Stinne Taiger Ivo, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO. They delve into the complexities of maritime decarbonisation and discuss how BIMCO aids the industry with regulations, contracts and clauses. They also explore the challenges of implementing the Carbon Intensity Indicator regulations and the progress made in fostering better data sharing and operational efficiency between ship owners and charterers. They also look at the broader regulatory landscape impacting maritime decarbonisation.Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Miniseries00:18 Guest Introduction: Steena Ta...2024-07-0125 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Putting the seafarer first in alternative fuel ship designIn this episode of Future Thinking from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyds Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. They discuss the establishment and objectives of the hub, its focus on advancing safety and risk management for future maritime fuels, and the importance of engaging industry partners in the transition towards decarbonisation. They also explore the critical role of human safety in implementing new fuel systems and the need for industry-wide standards to ensure the safety of maritime workers.Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking00:28 Meet James Forsdyke: Background an...2024-06-2718 min
AlongsideShaping NorthStandard's FutureIn this second episode in the 'Taking on tomorrow together' series, NorthStandard Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings look at the financial results for the first year of the merger. They also discuss the accident in Baltimore Harbour involving the Dali, and the impact on shipping of such a high profile incident. Plus they look ahead to the next year and beyond for NorthStandard, and some of the work being carried out in External Affairs and digitisation.Please note: this episode was recorded on May 16th 2024.2024-05-3015 min
Insurance UncutS4 Ep. 17 - Navigating the P&I marketThis week we talk to Simon Kaye, Global Director of Reinsurance at NorthStandard, about what makes P&I clubs unique. We discuss:
• An overview of P&I clubs
• What could the wider insurance market learn from P&I clubs?
• What have been the key factors in making the merger between the North and Standard clubs a success?
• The impact of changes to geo-political risk and climate change to the world of shipping.2024-05-0233 minAlongsideFSO Safer: Race against the clockIn this episode we speak to a company at the heart of a major operation to transfer more than a million barrels of oil from a decaying floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) off the coast of Yemen.The operation to remove the oil from the FSO Safer was sanctioned by the United Nations and took place to prevent a major environmental disaster. It meant months of planning, as well as negotiations with the local Houthi leaders, to ensure the transfer could take place safely.A team from SMIT Salvage, part of Boskalis, led the...2024-04-0821 min
Seatrade Maritime PodcastThe Red Sea crisis and sanctions with Mike Salthouse from NorthStandardIn 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 SeaBalance between risk and contractual obligations in transiting high risk areasWar risk insuranceSecondary sanctions concerns for shippingThe parallel fleetBig tech’s influence on shipppingListen now to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues...2024-03-1535 min
Lloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: What this year’s P&I renewals mean for shippingTUESDAY this week marked P&I renewal day. That’s the name given to the annual hard deadline for the 90% of the world fleet by tonnage entered with International Group P&I clubs to renew their liability insurance for the following year.
Historically, the date was considered the first on which Baltic ports were sufficiently ice free to be navigable. That looks rather quaint in these days of global warning. But 20 February is now hallowed by tradition, and doing things on 1 January like everybody else would just be boring.
So this week, as is now tradition, we are dedicating the po...2024-02-2328 min
AlongsideTaking on tomorrow, together: Episode 1‘Taking on tomorrow, together’ is a special mini-series within NorthStandard’s ‘Alongside’ podcast. In this episode, NorthStandard Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings talk about the recent merger, review some of the achievements from NorthStandard’s first year (including recent renewal results) and look ahead to the next year and beyond. Please note: this episode was recorded just a few days before the P&I renewal date of 20 February 2024.2024-02-2121 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Sanctions compliance: tracking the untrackableIn this episode of the Alongside: Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Mike Salthouse is joined by Brendan Moore, CEO of SynMax. SynMax is a Houston-based satellite analytics and intelligence company which uses its latest technology to track vessels that turn off the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Mike and Brendan discuss the challenges facing authorities in tracking and countering efforts by vessels to avoid detection. 2024-02-1413 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Russian Oil Price Cap enforcementIn this episode of Future Thinking, Mike Salthouse is joined by Olga Dimitrescu, Head of Engagement, Oil Price Cap, at the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury. They discuss the objectives of the Oil Price Cap, its achievements so far and implications for the shipping industry. They also talk about changes to the attestation process planned to take effect on February 19th 2024.2024-02-0716 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: What to expect from a second Trump presidencyIn this episode of the Alongside: Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Mike Salthouse is joined by David Peyman, who serves as counsel to the world's largest maritime, financial, energy, and pharmaceutical sector actors. David served in the White House under Donald Trump as the State Department's sanctions chief between 2018 and 2020, and was responsible for managing 25 sanctions programs including Iran, Russia, China and Venezuela. Mike and David discuss what a second Trump term might look like for the shipping industry.2024-01-3115 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Ship security in the Red Sea and beyondIn this episode of the Alongside: Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, we look at the crisis in the Red Sea and what the impact will be on shipping in the medium and long term. Mike Salthouse is joined by John Thompson, a former British Army officer who led Security Planning for the Olympic Delivery Authority in the run up to the London Olympics. He is also the co-founder of Ambrey, the largest provider of maritime security services globally. 2024-01-3121 min
AlongsideFuture Thinking: Geopolitical forecast for 2024In this episode of the Alongside: Future Thinking mini-series we look at the state of the world at the start of 2024 and look ahead to some of the key geopolitical events of the next 12 months.Mike Salthouse is joined by Dr Dominick Donald, a geopolitical advisor and analyst with 25 years' experience in business intelligence, diplomacy, media and academia. As well as looking at the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza and the Red Sea attacks, Dominick also shares his thoughts on what the impact might be of Donald Trump winning a second term as...2024-01-3117 minLloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: Why are three P&I clubs dishing out $80m?Three of the five International Group affiliates that have announced strategies for the 2024 renewal have included sweeteners totalling more than $80m. But are the payouts as generous as they look? This week’s edition of the podcast offers a deep dive into the P&I landscape at the halfway point in renewal season.
Lloyd's list Insurance Editor David Osler take the lead this week, talking to: Jonathan Andrews, chief executive of Steamship Mutual, who was in dialogue with Alex Vullo, a director of leading broker Gallagher; Tom Bowsher, chief executive of West of England; and Thya Kathiravel, chief underwriting officer of...2023-11-1738 minLloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: Why shipping is struggling to navigate increasingly complex risksEIGHTEEN months in, it’s perhaps not a shocker to hear that the shipping industry is still struggling with the complexities of the ever-evolving sanctions compliance regime they find themselves navigating.
But the geopolitical realities of the situation that lies ahead are now starting to hit home.
Shipping is trading in an increasingly bi-polar political environment and while no risk analyst worth talking to is going to target their crystal ball settings beyond a five year horizon, there was a general consensus yesterday inside the Lloyds building during London International Shipping Week discussions, that Russia-focussed sanctions are here for the ne...2023-09-1223 min
Why Bother?S1E4- North Standard Trading PostJoin us this week with our fourth episode of the Why Bother? Podcast hosted by Gareth Davies as we speak with Frank from North Standard Trading Post (Ottawa, ON).
Pam & Frank are the founders behind the Canadian brand, NSTP. With their bear mascot, their apparel has been beloved across Canada for years! Frank takes us on the journey of starting their business, and how it has evolved over the years, while staying true to the brand's fundamental values. They even got married in the front window of the first storefront they had!
Why Bother? Is...2023-08-3033 min
Green Seas: A podcast by TradeWindsRisks in the ‘dark’: When tankers transfer oil at sea to skirt sanctionsA group of nations at the International Maritime Organization have warned of the risk of an spill from tankers transferring oil at sea while masking their location to avoid sanctions. To explore the environmental dangers, Green Seas talks to United Against Nuclear Iran’s Claire Jungman, Windward’s Ami Daniel and NorthStandard’s Mike Salthouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1912 min
AlongsideStrike & Delay: Forecasting global maritime disruptionIn this episode we look at how the industry calculates risk with regards unexpected disruptions, both in port and at sea.The Strike and Delay Class at NorthStandard insures shipowners and charterers against lost income or profit caused by delays arising from 30 different risks.These include typical P&I and H&M risks, but more relevant for today, the class specialises in force majeure risks - in other words those that are outside the control of companies.That means things such as disease, extreme weather, war, terrorism, labour unrest, strikes, civil disturbance, protest...2023-03-1420 min
AlongsideMeeting the demands of ESG considerations in maritime casualty managementThis episode looks at environmental, social and governance (ESG) during complex shipping disasters. What are the risks and opportunities when managing these large-scale incidents? We explore whether that can be done in a way that balances the interests of those directly affected and the insurers who pay for the clean-up.To discuss this, Kait Borsay is joined by Nicky Cariglia, who has a background in marine biology and has spent the last ten years focussed on environmental emergency response, attending more than 30 oil spills and vessel groundings, where she has offered technical guidance.Also on...2022-12-1324 min
AlongsideAlternative fuels - the targets for successIn this episode we take a look at how the maritime industry is navigating the journey to decarbonisation, with a focus on alternative fuels and decarbonisation. Despite the need for urgent action and to meet targets set for the industry, there is some confusion about what fuels to adopt, and a need for greater understanding about safety and insurance implications.We hear from Professor Lynn Loo, CEO of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation - an NGO whose mission is to help the international shipping sector eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions. She outlines how the targets are...2022-12-0529 minAlongsideThis is AlongsideWelcome to "Alongside", the podcast for anyone interested in maritime matters or who works in in the maritime sector. Every month with leading industry figures we examine the news, opportunities and challenges affecting the maritime industry around the world.Please follow or subscribe, and for more details visit the website2022-11-1401 min
AlongsideOffshore Renewables - The challenges and opportunities of increased demand for wind energyIn this episode of ‘Alongside’ we examine how global supply chain issues caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have affected the wind farm sector. With these challenges there are also opportunities, as we hear from two of the industry’s leading companies to explore this. Stuart Keeble is a chartered civil engineer who is a commercial manager at Boskalis, a leading global dredging contractor and marine services provider to the offshore energy market. Also on this episode is Fabian Hippe, Managing Director of Menck, a specialist in pile driving technology and ser...2022-11-0721 min
AlongsideCyber Threats - Helping the maritime industry understand and mitigate the risksStrike & Delay cyber cover is designed for shipowners and charterers looking to protect their revenue streams from the effects of a delay arising from a cyber-attack. It provides cover against cyber-attacks on ships, but also cyber-attacks against onshore infrastructure, which can in turn lead to vessel delays at a port.In this episode of ‘Alongside’, we look at the threat of cyber-attacks in the maritime industry. As the sector becomes more and more reliant on connected technology, we ask how much of a threat is there and what needs to be done to counter those threats. Our host Ka...2022-10-0322 min
AlongsideSterile WheelhouseIn this episode we look at how the aviation and maritime industries are collaborating in order to improve safety. Our host Kait Borsay talks to Patrick Browne, founder of Flightdeck Safety Initiatives (FSi), and Jim Guidry from Kirby Corporation, the largest tank barge operator in the United States, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, along all three U.S. Coasts. Jim is a member of Standard Club and sits on the Standard Club Safety and Loss Advisory Committee, bringing together senior technical and marine managers from the...2022-08-0119 min
AlongsideEpisode 4: North Atlantic Right WhaleOur focus for this episode is on the shipping industry’s role in protecting the critically endangered right whale and marine ecosystems. We’re joined by Moira Brown, Senior Scientist at the Canadian Whale Institute and Rhiannah Carver, Director, Enterprise Project Management Office and Sustainability at CSL. 17 mins.2021-12-0616 min
AlongsideAlternative FuelsIn this episode, with the need to reduce carbon emissions becoming more critical, our topic is alternative fuels. We’ll discuss the viable options for the shipping industry and the challenges of adopting new fuels. Our guests are Nick Potter, Head of Shipping and Maritime for Shell in Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Saunak Rai, General Manager of FueLNG. 18 mins2021-11-1218 min
AlongsideMajor Shipping CasualtyThis time, we’re looking at what happens during the initial response to a major shipping casualty. And how technology can help in making the right decisions during the emergency response. We’re joined by Richard Janssen, Managing Director, SMIT Salvage and Sam Kendall-Marsden, Director of Claims, Standard Club. 27 mins2021-10-1926 min
AlongsideThe Northwest PassageWelcome to a new podcast for the shipping industry across the world. Our focus for this episode is the notorious Northwest Passage - its viability as a trade route and its challenges. Sharing their expertise are Captain Duke Snider, ice navigator, founder and CEO of Martech Polar Consulting and Tim Keane, Senior Manager, Arctic Operations and Projects at FedNav. 16 mins2021-09-0716 min