VOICES FROM THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

170 Frank Relou, Business Development and Commercial Manager, Sea Machines Robotics EMEA

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How can the latest tech help us change the maritime industry?

In episode 170, an interview I did IRL, you meet Frank Relou, Business Development and Commercial Manager, Sea Machines Robotics EMEA, who came to Gothenburg on his business trip. I had the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss autonomous shipping, AI and Internet of Things, among other things.

When can we expect autonomous ships? Can the sailing fleet be retrofitted to become autonomous? How do we attract young people to our industry? Why does it take so long to set a new course for this conservative industry?

A lot of questions that we discuss in this episode. What is your view? Please drop me a line at hello@shippingpodcast.com and let me know.
Thank you for listening.

169 Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer, Shipping Podcast

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Celebrating six years podcasting by contemplating about the guests

Welcome to the 169th episode of the Shipping Podcast. I am celebrating six years as a podcaster and thinking back about how I recruited interviewees initially and how it went.

I speak about the importance of good sound quality, stubbornness, and support to make this journey a success.

Do you want to contribute to my future success? Would you mind sending me a photo of when you are listening to the Shipping Podcast to hello@shippingpodcast.com

Shoutouts to @lenagothberg in all social channels. Or drop me an email. Thank you for listening!

Lena

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168 Agneta Dahl, Director, Exercises & Preparedness, NJ Resources, Inc.

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Pollution protection from shipping and contingency planning

Meet Agneta Dahl, a Certified Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) and an expert in incident management and risk assessment who actually get paid to create mayhem. 

Agneta is passionate about the ocean and everything therein. She started her career in medical school, went into research and, like most of the people in the maritime industry, stumbled into this fascinating world. Agneta joined the US Coast Guard and worked with marine environmental protection and oil spill response. Nowadays, after she left the USCG, she does more of the same in her current position. 
We talked a lot about the impact of digitalisation, how the pandemic has changed the way we work, how interesting it is to work remote and what the future might hold.

What is your view? Did Agneta’s story spark something in you? Let us know what you think; we are both waiting to hear from you.

Thank you for listening. Feedback to hello@shippingpodcast.com  

167 Captain John Konrad, founder and CEO of gCaptain

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167 Shipping Podcast – Are all the stars aligned now – is there a new time for the maritime industry?

Captain John Konrad is THE influencer in the maritime industry. He started the gCaptain, which is currently the largest media outlet in the maritime domain.

John is equally interested in changing the narrative for the maritime industry as I am. We agree that we need to work together to create sustainable marketing for and about the maritime industry.

No one speaks about Über in the Silicon Valley anymore, they talk about Flexport, and they talk about the maritime industry.”

John is a big fan of Greta Thunberg; she says things people don’t want to hear. But, that is what we also need to do; talk about the good and the bad in our industry. If we don’t acknowledge the problems we have as an industry, then we cannot solve them – and become better.

We discuss so many things in this episode, I learned a lot, and John gave some real food for thoughts.
What is your view? Give us a shout-out, we are on social media, and we each have a webpage where you can comment. This is a discussion worth having.

Thank you for listening.
Stay safe.

Guest: Dr. Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, North American Maritime Ministry Association

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What is a fair future for seafarers?

We continue the discussion about; what is a fair future for seafarers? Dr Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, North American Maritime Ministry Association, NAMMA, shares his view on what we need to do to make seafarers keyworkers. He says it’s about respect and using the instruments already in place. Abandonment in 2021 is a disgrace. Also, seafarers must be able to trust that they get paid.

Jason thinks seafaring it’s an honourable profession. Seafarers are very proud to be seafarers; it’s the uncertainty that is wearing down. It’s not the hard work or the hardship that comes with leaving loved ones; it’s the uncertainty of now knowing when you come back the next time or if you get paid.

In the end, Jason does a call for support of seafarers; everyone can do something to show kindness to international seafarers. Make sure you listen to the end.

What is your view on what Jason says? I’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@shippingpodcast.com  

165 Frank Coles, British-American entrepreneur and maritime lawyer

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We are approaching June 25th, 2021, and celebrating the Day of the Seafarer, which is a way to recognise the invaluable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy, often at high personal cost to themselves and their families.
In episode 165, you meet Frank Coles, currently on gardening leave from Wallem, and get to listen to his view about a fair future for seafarers, the IMO theme for the 2021 Day of the Seafarer.

Frank is speaking his mind about many things that need to change for the seafarers to have a fair future.
– a clear career path
– getting paid
– getting fed
– getting to go home
– allowed breaks to get some rest also when in port

Frank is an outspoken advocate for the seafarers. Of course, not all of you will agree with him, but at least he is contributing to the conversation that we must have.
What is your view on what Frank has to say? Please let me know.

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164 Valentina Keys, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

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Welcome to the 164th episode of the Shipping Podcast, featuring climate lawyer Valentina Keys, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.

According to Valentina are we living in unprecedented times, there are so many things changing now. The carbon footprint has to be measured and reported publicly. Business models have to be redesigned. So much has to change.

Valentina is talking about COP 26, COP 15, EU Green Deal, MEPC 76, Poseidon Principles, the ICS R&D Fund and Sea Cargo Charter. Here are all the links in case you want to study on your own.

If you liked what you heard, give us a shoutout. Valentina @valentina_keys and me @lenagothberg 
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163 Captain Kate McCue and Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen

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Captains Collaboration

Listen to the two most famous Master Mariners globally, Captain Kate McCue and Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen, in their first encounter ever. The conversation touches upon so many exciting things as cats, shoes, leadership, containers, high-heals, role models, visibility, respect, accountability, dreams, career choices and the fact that #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers and why that should be part of the job description when you sign up to become a seafarer. Continue Reading …

162 Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer of the Shipping Podcast

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Hello Shipping Podcast Lovers,

Have I got news to share? In the next episode, you will be meeting Captain Kate McCue and Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen, who I introduced to each other, chatting along about life as Captains.

These two SuperHeroes are taking the role of representing our industry most seriously, and they are really doing a good job. Follow Captain Kate McCue and Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen on Instagram at once!

Now is the time to put together a strategy for capturing the interest that the maritime industry has attracted lately! We need to collaborate on a communication plan to support the brand of shipping. Who is in?

The next episode you don’t want to miss. It will be released on May 21, 2021.

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161, Marina Hadjipateras, Founder & General Partner, TMV

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Welcome to the 161st episode of the Shipping Podcast, in which you will be listening to Marina Hadjipateras, Founder & General Partner, TMV, an early-stage venture capital fund.
Marina is second-generation Shipowners who now is investing in sustainability, shipping, logistics, work and care. She is looking for start-ups interested in the maritime industry but may not understand the business. Examples of companies that Marina has engaged in are Nautilus Labs and Transmute. 

We discuss what impact the pandemic has had on the maritime industry. Marina thinks that since more people have access to see and understand how the maritime industry works, that has lead to a greater interest in our line of business.

The mindset of “don’t fix what isn’t broken” is gone. Now it’s more open ears and hearts interested in listening to new ideas prevalent in the maritime industry. 

Thank you for listening. I am @lenagothberg on most online channels. Please give me a shout-out and let me know what you think about Marina’s view of things. 

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