Tag: Interviews

Marcelo Covelli who is the National Director of the Marine and Inland Waters Investigations Directorate of the Transport Safety Board (Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte) of Argentina,  highlights the importance of considering the human and organizational factors from a systemic approach in an incident investigation.

Robert Ashdown, Secretary General of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), notes that the accelerated pace of decarbonization and digitalization brings the need for a strategic approach to ensure safety and the impact on the associated human element factors.

Dr. Robert Verbist, President, International Maritime Health Association, and part of the team that put together the new International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers, talks about their new medical guide for seafarers.

Tim Hill, who took over as CEO of Stella Maris in June 2023, discusses the key elements that characterize crew happiness and points out that despite the many positive practices so far, some areas still need more attention and effort.

Eleni Polychronopoulou, President and CEO of METIS Cyberspace Technology explains how new technologies can assist industry in succeeding in its journey towards decarbonization, highlighting the importance of data reporting.

Pelle Sommansson, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, ZeroNorth, highlights the need for the widespread adoption of data-driven technologies by the industry in the coming years which are crucial for shipping’s green transition.

Edward X. McNamara, President & CEO of Armada Risk Partners, a Cleveland-based insurance broker, notes that, in the post-covid era, the insurance industry is more complex and risk averse than ever. Armada insures ports worldwide from an increasing number of risks such as extreme weather, ship collisions with port infrastructure and cyber attack.

On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Women In Maritime, we are glad to host an interview with President of WISTA International, Mrs. Elpi Petraki, who suggests key actions to turn challenges that women in maritime still face into opportunities.

Susanne Justesen, who is leading the All Aboard Alliance team in the Global Maritime Forum, highlights that although there is often a special focus on women’s challenges, many of these challenges also affect men at sea.

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association, representing over 400 ports and facilities that collectively handle 86% of the UK’s seaborne trade, highlights the importance of ports in industry’s decarbonization journey.