Green Seas: A podcast by TradeWinds TradeWinds
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Green Seas is the podcast on the environment and the business of the ocean. Join TradeWinds reporters Eric Priante Martin and Craig Eason as they explore topics of sustainability in the maritime sector as ocean industries face pressure to clean up their act.
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Wind tech: A game changer order announced
UK-based shipowner Union Maritime says it will fit 34 ships on order with wind propulsion systems. This is the biggest single wind propulsion order. “Our big ticket play,” according to Union Maritime. In this episode, TradeWinds Technology editor Craig Eason spoke to Union Maritime boss Laurent Cadji, and John Cooper, from BAR Technologies about the order and its implications.
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Insurers tally the risk of cutting shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions
At a time when Houthi attacks on shipping are highlighting risks facing the industry, another is looming in the background. A recent report by insurance giant Allianz highlighted decarbonisation as a key challenge. We speak to Allianz Commercial’s Rahul Khanna and Ocean Arena’s Gina Panayiotou.
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US offshore wind steps forward as Trump threatens to push back
Two major US offshore wind projects began construction as the former president vying to win the White House back threatens to put a stop to the sector’s growth. We talk to Recharge’s Tim Ferry about the intersection of politics and renewable energy.
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Getting the right people onboard: the feeling of belonging
As the shipping industry changes as new fuels, new technologies and digitalisation make their mark, so it will need people from all walks of life to be part of it too.
This calls for diversity and a sense of belonging.
Craig Eason spoke to Heidi Heseltine, founder of the shipping focused Diversity Study Group, about a new initiative with shipping companies, to find out how we as an industry can make sure seafarers, whatever their background, can feel they belong and can play a role in our industry’s transition. -
How one giant ship shows key pillars of Carnival’s sustainability strategy
Green Seas boards the Carnival Celebration to talk to key company executives about climate action and circular economy. We hear from Carnival Corp’s William Burke and Tom Strang, Carnival Cruise Lines’ Richard Pruitt and more.
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Decarbonising the dry bulk sector: the Wah Kwong way
TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks to Hing Chao, executive chairman of Wah Kwong the dry bulk owner about the company's strategy and which technologies he thinks will work for his fleet. Also why he is such a keen supporter of ZESTAs the zero emissions ship technology association.