Tag: Interviews

Ernst Meyer, President & CEO of Torvald Klaveness, emphasizes that the tools needed to enhance daily engagement between shore and ship are already available. This enables the creation of communication platforms, training programs, and feedback systems, allowing seafarers to actively participate in the transition

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Olga Stavropoulou, Director General of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA), emphasizes that sustainable development is the global vision, and ESG serves as the tool to achieve it.

Petar Modev, Head of Ship Inspection at the UK P&I Club, emphasizes that preventing and containing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries is not just a challenge for the maritime sector.

Following the announcement that industry veteran Goh Chung Hun has returned to Lloyd’s Register to take the helm in Singapore, he gave an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA to discuss his key priorities.

Ian J McLeod, Managing Director at the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE), shares insights into the new DryBMS platform. He highlights that this self-assessment tool can help ship managers evaluate their performance and advance the industry beyond mere compliance.

Dr. Momoko Kitada, Professor and Head of Maritime Education & Training at the World Maritime University (WMU), emphasizes the need for a shift from quantity to quality to attract and retain the future maritime workforce. A key priority in this effort is making the maritime industry appealing to future generations considering maritime careers.

Matthew Williams, Secretary General of the International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA), offers insights into recent updates and regulatory changes related to maritime pilotage, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Dr. Stone Zhang, Managing Director at Amogy, emphasized the need to include various alternative fuels in the bunker fuel mix. Estimates suggest that ammonia’s share of the overall mix could exceed 40% by 2050.

Gernot Ruppelt, CEO of Ardmore Shipping, talks to SAFETY4SEA about his key priorities since becoming the new Chief Executive Officer in September.

Dr. Roberta Cenni, Head of Biofuels at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), emphasizes the significant role that biofuels can play in the maritime industry's journey toward decarbonization.