Tag: Interviews

Kubota Hideo, Secretary, Tokyo MOU Secretariat, highlights key findings from the recent annual report and explains why PSC Officers prioritize checking fire safety equipment and life-saving appliances during inspections. He encourages operators to foster a stronger safety and environmental protection culture.

In an exclusive interview with Optimarin’s new Managing Director, Tore Svanheld, we gain insights into the key considerations for effective ballast water treatment. Above all, it is essential for the crew to have clarity, adequate training, and confidence in the system.

Dr. Susanne Justesen, Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, urges us to rethink our approach to safety by focusing on human sustainability—investing in people, their well-being, and their safety, while redesigning more appealing career paths.

Heidi Heseltine, CEO & Founder of the Diversity Study Group (DSG) emphasizes that this is a critical time for maritime leaders to reaffirm their commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

In an exclusive interview with Pia Meling, Managing Director at EVIGO, we explore the concept of 'rational sustainability'—an approach rooted in reason, logic, and evidence-based decision-making. This framework empowers companies to make choices that benefit both business and society.

Lars Lange, Secretary General of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), emphasises that while the environmental aspect of ESG has received most of the attention, there are other pressing issues that also deserve focus. To address this, IUMI maintains an "ESG Watchlist" to ensure that critical topics are not overlooked.

In an exclusive interview, Sebastian von Hardenberg, the newly elected President of InterManager, outlines his key priorities, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and knowledge sharing. As the maritime sector moves toward a multi-fuel future, he stresses the importance of seizing the opportunities this transition presents.

As President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Jens Meier emphasizes the critical role major ports—such as Hamburg—must play in becoming sustainable energy supply hubs. This involves developing the infrastructure necessary to handle future energy sources like hydrogen and ammonia.

Ram Ganesh Kamatham, Head of Programmes at the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) emphasizes the vital importance of ensuring a just transition for the maritime workforce—one that is equitable and supports livelihoods while advancing the decarbonization of the sector. He also highlights that an inclusive and diverse workforce is essential for the long-term resilience of the industry.

Jesse Fahnestock, Director of Decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum (GMF), emphasizes that the green transition comes with significant challenges. He stresses the importance of ensuring that lower-income countries are not left behind in the shift to cleaner energy.