Q&A: Data – shipping’s crystal ball?
Marine Log recently talked to Mikko Kuosa, CEO of software developer NAPA on its role in decarbonization in the maritime industry. Marine Log (ML): How can industry collaboration on decarbonization work in
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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
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
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
Low cost and quick to scale: drop-in fuel for shipping
Nicholas Ball of XFuel describes how sustainable drop-in fuels offer an immediate, cost-effective solution for the shipping sector as it faces the challenge of decarbonization. Sustainable, drop-in fuels offer an effective and
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
Op-Ed: Marine fuels and the future of a multi-dynamic market
Maria Tierney, Senior Key Account Manager, Global Accounts at KPI OceanConnect in Houston, presents her views on the current marine fuels market, including counterparty risk assessment in this multi-dynamic market and the
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
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
Op-Ed: Shipbuilding expertise meets technology to turn data into a real asset
By Ludmila Seppälä, Cadmatic Technology moves in strange ways—when you hear the phrase “digital assets,” in 2023, your first thought might be of brightly colored monkey portraits, driven by the NFT boom.