by Julia Anastasiou, chief crew management officer, OSM Thome This International Women’s Day (March 8), we celebrate achievements, acknowledge barriers, and commit to action, yet, in the maritime industry, celebrating visibility alone
The current geopolitical landscape is defined by volatility, and uncertainty as ongoing conflicts, shifting trade relations, as well as the ongoing impacts of climate change, are redefining traditional trade dynamics. It is
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
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.
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.
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
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
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,
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
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