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Category: Q&As

  • Q&A: Caterpillar Marine discusses the shift to cleaner workboat power 

    Q&A: Caterpillar Marine discusses the shift to cleaner workboat power  As the maritime industry navigates the push toward decarbonization, vessel operators are weighing a complex mix of technologies, regulations and fuel options. Workboat operators, in particular, face tough choices as they balance performance, safety and cost while meeting emissions targets.  To explore how this transition is unfolding, Marine Log spoke with Will Watson, product manager –…

  • Q&A – The future of ferry operations: post-event insights

    Q&A – The future of ferry operations: post-event insights By Anchor Operating System President and CTO, Nasi Peretz SPONSORED CONTENT: Anchor Operating System served as a featured speaker at the Marine Log‘s FERRIES Conference, represented by Senior Vice President Dustin Mantell, who shared how modern ferry systems are adopting real-time data platforms, mobile ticketing, and…

  • A look at Thordon’s bearing solutions for workboats

    A look at Thordon’s bearing solutions for workboats Thordon Bearings, Ontario, Canada, has seen growing adoption of its polymer bearing and seal systems in inland and coastal workboat fleets operating in abrasive or high-duty environments. Marine Log spoke with Jason Perry, regional director – North America, about how operators are evaluating these components, the conditions…

  • Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce

    Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce As MK Industries—a staffing agency specializing in skilled labor for marine, industrial, and other sectors—celebrates its 30th anniversary, President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the company’s journey from supporting major shipbuilders to tackling high-profile international projects. In this Q&A, she discusses the milestones that shaped…

  • Q&A: Navigating U.S. offshore energy’s legal maze

    Q&A: Navigating U.S. offshore energy’s legal maze As the U.S. offshore energy landscape rapidly evolves—with growing momentum in offshore wind and heightened regulatory scrutiny in oil and gas—developers are facing a complex legal environment shaped by shifting policies, environmental challenges, and financial risks. Marine Log spoke with Jana Grauberger, a partner at Liskow & Lewis…

  • Q&A: Crew welfare in conflict zones and legal risks

    Q&A: Crew welfare in conflict zones and legal risks The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict and the volatile situation in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have intensified scrutiny of maritime risk zones. While the industry addresses insurance implications and routing strategies, a less discussed but critical concern lies in employment law and crew welfare. David…

  • Q&A:  Peter Peltenburg, CEO, Cargo Care Solutions

    Q&A:  Peter Peltenburg, CEO, Cargo Care Solutions As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Known for its global expertise in servicing and supplying spare parts for cargo access equipment, cargo pump systems, container lashing, and hydraulics, Cargo Care Solutions has built a…

  • Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel

    Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel Marine Log recently sat down with David Tyler, co-founder of Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, to discuss the world’s first commercially viable e-foiling system for marine transport, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, which recently debuted in New York City. Marine Log (ML): What specific technologies or innovations in the Artemis EF-12…

  • Q&A: Decarbonization 2.0 with Svitzer

    Q&A: Decarbonization 2.0 with Svitzer Marine Log recently spoke with Gareth Prowse, head of decarbonization at Denmark-based Svitzer, on Svitzer’s strategies and technologies for enhancing efficiency and sustainability in port operations. Marine Log (ML): Svitzer operates in over 180 ports globally, each with its own regional regulations and market conditions. How does Svitzer adapt its…

  • 10 minutes with Paul Switzer of World Wide Metric

    10 minutes with Paul Switzer of World Wide Metric Sponsored Content: In an industry where piping and fittings are often considered standard, RM Press and Drainage Fittings from Raccorderie Metalliche (RM) set a new benchmark for efficiency, reliability, and safety. World Wide Metric’s Director of Marine, Paul Switzer, shares insights on why RM’s press technology…

  • VIDEO: Trident shares its vision for sustainable shipbuilding

    VIDEO: Trident shares its vision for sustainable shipbuilding At the 2024 International Workboat Show, we had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Briant, vice president of sales and marketing at Arlington, Va.-based Trident Maritime Systems, to discuss the company’s unique approach to shipbuilding, sustainability, and its long-term vision for the maritime industry. In this…

  • VIDEO: Schottel highlights latest developments at Workboat

    VIDEO: Schottel highlights latest developments at Workboat At the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, La., last month, Gaston Doucet and Hermann Weber of Spay, Germany-headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel GmbH provided insight into the company’s latest advancements and its ongoing commitment to customer support, reliability, and innovation in the maritime sector in this exclusive show…