Op-Ed: Should the maritime industry consider HVO?
The maritime industry has entered somewhat of a watershed year when it comes to decarbonization. It could be said that there is some pessimism creeping in after the abandonment of the International
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Op-Ed: From Dutch shipyard roots to global innovation
Growing up in a Dutch shipyard family, I was surrounded by the grit and precision of marine construction. My grandfather owned an application company that coated vessels for more than 30 years.
Op-Ed: Fuel cells to deliver fossil-free power
As the maritime industry transitions away from fossil fuels, fuel cells are increasingly being viewed not as a single solution, but as a flexible electrification platform capable of supporting multiple decarbonization pathways.
Op-Ed: The promise of modern pod drives
Historically, mariners have had to choose between outboard and inboard engines. Each of these options have come with trade-offs. An outboard sacrifices valuable deck space and produces a lot of noise, while
Op-Ed: AC or DC charging for marine vessels
A few years ago, crossing open waters on batteries was pioneering technology for tailor-built projects. But as the technology has proven its benefits, we are now entering the next phase with many
Op-Ed: Offshore CO₂ storage as a climate solution
Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer requirements, and competitive pressures. For energy intensive industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, and refining,
Op-Ed: The new reality of maritime technology procurement
Maritime technology procurement has changed quietly, but fundamentally. A decade ago, many buying decisions were driven by features, price comparisons and implementation speed. Today, those factors still matter, but they are no
Op-Ed: When Bay area shipyards close, we all lose
Mare Island shows why the Bay Area can’t rebuild middle-class ladders once skilled work disappears. Just before the new year, Mare Island Dry Dock informed the city of Vallejo that it would permanently
Op-Ed: What SIRE 2.0 is really revealing about shipping
Speak to anyone in a technical or HSQE role and the same story comes back. The pressure has been building for years and the industry is now carrying more weight than its
Op-Ed: The social revolution maritime didn’t see coming
For years the maritime industry has talked about digital transformation as if it were purely about systems, sensors and software. Yet the most profound transformation now taking place is human. Across crews