Jim Kearns and Andrew Lee on protecting maritime vessels from phishing and cyber crime

Op-Ed: Protecting vessels against phishing and malware intrusion

By Andrew R. Lee and James A. Kearns Imagine this scenario, fresh back from leave after a high-seas piracy incident, the captain stood on the bridge of the Babylon Sister, a massive

The rate of cybersecurity breaches in the maritime industry is increasing with cyber criminals learning how to exploit a minor breach.

Op-Ed: How to mitigate risk against a cybersecurity breach

By Kristin McGillicuddy, Senior Marketing Manager, Commercial & Leisure Maritime There is no doubt that the rate of cybersecurity breaches in the maritime industry is increasing in both frequency and scope with

Both the size of the area impacted by high water, and the duration of high-water events, are growing.

When rivers rise: developing a high-water action plan 

By Michael Breslin, Director – Safety & Sustainability, American Waterways Operators  In less than eight months, the Mississippi River’s water levels have experienced significant fluctuations. In October 2022, the river reached unprecedented

Steven Clarke, CEO and co-owner of Silver Ships, Inc.

Op-Ed: Why America’s small and medium yards need nurturing

Steven Clarke, CEO and co-owner of Silver Ships, Inc. – an Alabama-based mid-sized boat builder – discusses how the recent award of the largest federal contract in his company’s history reemphasizes the

The Port of Seattle is installing a third shore power system at Pier 66, making it the world’s first port with three of the systems for cruise ships.

Port of Seattle commissions third shore power system at Pier 66

The “world’s first” port with three ship shore power systems for cruise liners to turn off diesel engines and connect to shoreside electricity to reduce emissions. By Del Williams, Technical Writer The

Ed McNamara on marine insurance

Op-Ed: Are ports exposed when it comes to marine insurance?

By Edward McNamara, CEO of Armada Risk Partners, a Cleveland U.S.-based port insurance broker One of the biggest challenges to the marine industry post-COVID is that the marine insurance industry is more

Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority initiates decarbonization project

By Dr. Robert Moorcroft, Carbon Reduction Scientist, Tunley Engineering The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority in Michigan has initiated a 12-month project to reach net zero carbon emissions for port activities by 2040,

Washington State Ferries cyberattack

Op-Ed: The risks and costs of cyberattacks

By Patrick Chown, owner and president of The Network Installers With the increasing digitalization of maritime operations, the industry is becoming more connected than ever before. While technological advancements have led to

Dylan Keil, CEO Bearing

Op-Ed: How AI is making accurate CII predictions possible for shipping

By Dylan Keil, CEO Bearing The new year brought new goals for the world’s shipping fleet: Starting in 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) required every vessel to receive a Carbon Intensity

According to Maritime Battery Forum, as of 2023, there are 439 ships in operation with batteries, and 167 are under construction. 

Op-Ed: Sailing into the future with non-toxic & non-flammable batteries  

Shipping needs an affordable and safe alternative to lithium-ion batteries    By Mukesh Chatter   Mukesh Chatter is the CEO of Alsym Energy, a technology company developing a low-cost, high-performance rechargeable battery chemistry that

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