Shipping has ambitious targets to decarbonise but it will only be able to reach those goals with the help of those who operate the vessels – seafarers.

When it comes to decarbonisation in shipping much of the talk is around new technology, engines and the availability of alternative fuels. But for these alternative fuelled vessels to work there is a very vital piece of the puzzle – trained crews to operate them. The key role of the seafarer in shipping’s decarbonisation voyage led to the formation of the Maritime Just Transition Task Force.

In this latest In Focus episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast you will be hearing more about the Maritime Just Transition Task Force from two of its members. Joining us today on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast are Kulsoom Jafri, Lead Campaigner, Seafarers and Inland Navigation International Transport Workers' Federation and Arvind Natrajan, Senior Manager, Marine Department, International Chamber of Shipping.

In a conversation between Kulsoom, Arvind, and Marcus Hand Editor of the Seatrade Maritime News you will hear about:

• What is the Just Transition
• The formation of the Maritime Just Transition Task Force
• The scale of decarbonisation and training needs that have to be tackled
• Key areas addressed by the taskforce and achievements to date
• Next steps and future goals

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The future fuels war, differing views on port automation, and reshaping the container market - all this and much more on the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

LNG-powered newbuild orders surge

US port strike ends – unions and employers reach tentative agreement

Race to the Whitehouse – US flag shipping, tariffs, and ports

UK Government boosts seafarer employment protections

FuelEU to power shipping’s fast growing biofuels demand

Intercargo urges RightShip to delay bulker vetting age limit reduction

PSA breaks ground on Singapore supply chain hub

Gemini vs MSC - titans look to reshape container market

Dali owners settle lawsuit with US Government

Wind power demonstrates its sustainability party trick

Damaged bulker Ruby headed for UK port

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In the second episode of our series with Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions, Thomas Pauly General Manager, future portfolio and market intelligence, and Henrik Lundgren, General Manager, new technologies and systems architecture delve into more detail on the Next Level Shaft Line Solutions range with host and Seatrade Maritime News correspondent, Gary Howard.

The conversation begins with a look at how Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions gathers feedback from customers on their wants, needs, and challenges along the shaft line, and the methods the company uses to turn that data into prioritised input for product development with a direct impact on product specifications.

Exploring some of the outputs of that process, the guests discuss Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions’s products in greater detail, along with the operational and commercial benefits of each technology.

Thomas covers the 35-year history of the Wärtsilä Airguard Seal, the benefits of having everything from rubber production to R&D and testing in-house, and the product’s evolution to the 10-year Airguard Seal.

Henrik shares his expertise on the IntelliSafe bearing and the extended lifecycle it offers, along with a real world example of how the bearing’s amber alarm helped crew on a large oil tanker to identify a minor shaft line issue that would otherwise have gone unnoticed until the problem had worsened.

Tune in to the episode for these and further insights into Wärtsilä’s Shaft Line Monitoring Equipment and EvoTube concept. Visit the Wärtsilä website for more information on its Next Level Shaft Line Solutions.

Listen to the first episode of the series Next Level Shaft Line Solutions with Wärtsilä's Paul Nailor.

Industrial cranes are business-critical assets across supply chains, from manufacturing to port operations on the landside, and onboard ships from heavy lift vessels to geared bulkers and cruise ships at sea. In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News senior correspondent Gary Howard talks crane safety with Unique Group's Ed Arias, VP-Water Weights, and Sales Representative, Tad Dunville.

Ed and Tad share their deep understanding of the regulations and safety considerations around crane design, testing, and operation, including the advances in technology enabling greater insights into the condition of crane components, and the potential challenges in applying cutting edge technology to older equipment.

The guests take a detailed look at the regulatory landscape around crane installation, operation, and maintenance from a US, European, and international perspective, underlining the value of working with market experts to optimise asset uptime and maximise safety for workers and businesses alike.

The conversation explores contrasting approaches to technology development, OSHA's General Duty Clause, and the role Water Weights® play in load testing crane installations.

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Attracting young talent to seafaring, the role of unions in the energy transition, and the power of tripartism in fostering collaboration between unions, employers, and governments.

Join Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, as he delves into the challenges and opportunities facing seafarers and the maritime industry with Larry Gwee, Assistant General Secretary of the Singapore Maritime Officers Union (SMOU).

A lively conversation with Larry covers –

• The image challenge facing seafaring
• How to attract young to go to sea
• The energy transition and alternative fuels
• The role of technology
• The power of tripartism between unions, employers, and the authorities
• Future plans and initiatives for SMOU

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The ​impact ​of ​the ​US ​presidential ​election ​on ​geopolitics ​and ​shipping. ​A ​multipolar ​versus ​a ​bipolar ​world. The ​challenge ​to ​business ​of ​navigating ​a ​changing ​global ​landscape.

In this latest Chat About Geopolitics and Trade episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Executive Director, Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics talks with host Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT.

The conversation covers

• The impact of the US Presidential Election
• A multipolar vs bipolar world
• Trade elations and geopolitical challenges
• Business strategies in geopolitical context

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US East Coast ports face shutdown, container alliances and Red Sea diversions, and seafarers ripped off with illegal hiring fees – all these stories and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

Smaller firms set to take FuelEU hit

MSC ship loses 46 containers overboard on South African storms

Gemini to pick from twin network options in October

HMM, ONE and Yang Ming form Premier Alliance

Standalone MSC network to offer Suez and Cape routes

Fire damaged tanker Sounion towed to safe area

Gemini to deliver initial promise of container megaships - Folk Maritime CEO

US Department of Justice files $100m suit against Dali shipowner, manager

31% of seafarers asked to pay illegal recruitment fees

Philippines President signs delayed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

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What is the role of LNG as a transition fuel and how does fit with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ambitions and regulations?

Ahead of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting (MEPC 82) on 30 Sept – 4 Oct the Seatrade Maritime Podcast caught up with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.

Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Nick Savvides talked to the Secretary-General about the role of LNG as a transition fuel, as well as theme of next year’s World Maritime Day on 26 September 2025.

The conversation covers:

• The role of LNG in shipping's energy transition
• Decarbonisation targets and technological developments
• Addressing industry concerns and regulatory guidance
• The theme for World Maritime Day 2025
• Environmental impact and ocean protection

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