Ed McNamara CEO of global port insurer Armada Risk Partners

Op-Ed: Port operators are fighting a new tidal wave of crime

Ports must counter soaring levels of cargo theft with more robust insurance and security measures, warns Ed McNamara CEO of global port insurer Armada Risk Partners. In the U.S. cargo thefts are

Op-Ed: The missing link for decarbonizing maritime shipping

by Dominic McKnight Hardy, managing director, MIS Marine When IMO member States unanimously adopted an updated Green House Gas (GHG) emission reduction strategy last year, the organization had already established its flagship

William Chia

Op-Ed: Adopting alternative fuels under new emissions regulations

By William Chia, Chairman and CEO, Banle Group The global shipping industry is under a tight deadline. It now has less than 6-months to lower their global climate footprint under the new

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a containership ran into it in Baltimore, Md., on March 26.

Strategies for safeguarding America’s maritime infrastructure 

By Sabrina Brigance, managing director marine practice, Hylant  On March 26, 2024, tragedy struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., as it collapsed following a devastating allision with the Singapore-flagged

Gerry Docherty, Director of Fleet Management at Ardmore Shipping.

Op-Ed: Ardmore Shipping on maritime safety and innovations

By Gerry Docherty, Director, Fleet Management   The maritime industry faces unique safety challenges that require innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology to ensure the well-being of crew and the integrity of operations. Gerry

Todd Hiller

Op-Ed: MARAD’s support programs for shipyards and operators

By Todd Hiller The Marine Log Ship Repair USA Conference, held annually in New Orleans, La., brings together some of the finest minds and leading stakeholders in the ship repair industry, providing

Op-Ed: Aeration control in hydraulic steering

By Steve Warnock, VP of Engineering & Technical Support, and Matt Grussing, Regional Sales Director, both of Bailey International Hydraulic steering systems often face a persistent and destructive enemy: aeration. The following

Ossi Mettälä

Op-Ed: Harnessing wind power for shipping requires data as much as sails

By Ossi Mettälä, product manager for shipping solutions, NAPA Sails, wings, kites and rotors are only the most visible part of the advanced technology needed to truly embrace wind power in shipping.

Building a new vessel allows you the opportunity to get what you want; however, it does come with its own set of issues to resolve.

Adding a vessel to your fleet? It’s more than just buying a boat 

By Steve Carlson, Principal in Charge & Director of Project Operations, Elliott Bay Design Group  Your company has just made the exciting decision to acquire a new vessel for your fleet. Now

Armand Lans, Senior Broker at FDR

Op-Ed: Insurance crisis looms over Europe’s inland waterways

By Armand Lans, Senior Broker at FDR There is a potential insurance crisis brewing in Europe with vessels registered with the Dutch Flag in peril of losing their license to operate. Armand

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