Maritime Matters: The MarineLink podcast
Maritime Matters takes a deep dive with leadership in the global maritime industry, going beyond the headlines for insights on the most topical issues of the day. From oceangoing ships to coastal and inland waterways; to ship and boat design and construction; each episode is dedicated to exploring the rigors of working on and around the worldâs waterways.
Propane is the âEnergy for Everyoneâ
Ports and terminals are at the epicenter when it comes to energy transition and emission reduction, essential cogs for industry, commerce and the U.S. economy as whole, but also a large target for environmental organizations to focus.
From âYard Dogâ to the C-Suite: Matt Binsfeld, CEO, Brennan
The 4th generation family run business J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is a waterborne marine construction powerhouse, born more than 100 years ago in the Upper Midwest, and evolving into a multi-dimensional, national marine infrastructure leader. Matt Binsfeld, President and CEO of Brennan, and his three brothers operate the business today. Binsfeld recently sat down with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast to take a deep dive into the companyâŚ
Better Data, Modular Solutions Drive Bergan Marine Systems
From inland towboats and tank barges, to oceangoing tankers and government fleets, Bergan Marine is literally everywhere you look on the waterfront. Kyle Durden, President & CEO, Bergan Marine Systems, discusses the rich history of this company; born in Norway but operating from Florida since 1980, Bergan Marine Systems offers a full family of product and services that are connected, modular solutions that reduce installation and operating costs â ultimately providing better data.
MSC Taps the Digital Revolution to Cut Fleet Emissions, Fuel Burn
Itâs trite (but true) to say that in the maritime industryâs quest to cut emissions, there is no âsilver bulletâ solution, rather a series of small step changes that cumulatively add up over time. Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, recently hosted Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings, MSC and Daniel Bischofberger, CEO, Accelleron, to specifically discuss the development and delivery of Accelleronâs FITS2 technologyâŚ
Colonnaâs Shipyard: Forged in Steel, Anchored in Legacy
Listen to the full Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast featuring Randall Crutchfield, Chairman & CEO, Colonnaâs Shipyard, the fifth-generation, family leader of this medium-sized shipbuilder. Founded in 1875 with a $2,000 loan from his brother, 26-year-old ship carpenter Charles J. Colonna, created a company that has not only withstood the test of time, but today stands ready as a multi-faceted âblue collar industrial complexâ to help in the effort to effectively rebuild the U.S.
Propane Powers WBCTâs Port Tractor Fleet to 50% Fuel Savings
Propane is a fossil fuel, but it is a clean fuel that is more easily adaptable to port and maritime operations as compared to most other non-conventional future fuel. Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development, Propane Education Research Council (PERC), discusses with Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, the operational value and environmental benefits of switching to propane. SpecificallyâŚ
One on One with Knut Ørbeck Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV
With a 160+ year history and 18% of the world fleet under the DNV classification banner, DNV is one of the worldâs leading classification societies. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNVâs long-tenured CEO Maritime, weighs in on the most pressing matters of the day, from risk mitigation during a time of geopolitical upheaval, to the core technical issues driving maritimeâs future, from decarbonization and fuel transition to digitalization and cyber security.Watch on Youtube:Listen on Spotify:
Digitalization in Maritime: A Series of Small Steps Equal One Giant Leap
The maritime and energy industries are at a crossroads. Driven by regulation to decarbonize, the industries cumulatively search for new and emerging technologies to meet increasingly strict emission guidelines. As Cristian Corotto, President, Digital Division, Accelleron emphasizes time and again, this is will be accomplished in a series of small steps versus one giant leap. While there are many âtoolsâ in the decarbonization tool boxâŚ
Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce
Crowleyâa legacy U.S. maritime and logistics powerhouseâis making waves with an innovative, people-first approach to workforce development. In a wide-ranging conversation on the Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, two of Crowleyâs senior leaders â Megan Davidson, Chief People and Regulatory Officer, and Jim Bender, Program Manager of Workforce Development â unpacked how this 133-year-old company is not only adapting to change but leading the charge toward a more sustainableâŚ
Massa Products Corporation: Innovating Sonar Technology & Securing the Future of the Maritime Workforce
Dawn Massa Stancavish, President, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer, Massa Products Corporation, recently joined Rhonda Moniz on the DEEP DIVE podcast to discuss this innovative companyâs rich history and its role in helping to inspire a new generation of technology workers.
Mega Machines & Manson Construction
In this episode of Maritime Matters:Manson Construction is a U.S. Jones Act dredging and marine construction firm, founded in 1905 and family owned until converting to an employee-owned company in 2012. Fred Paup, Chairman of the Board, EVP, discussed with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, to drivers for this multi-billion dollar company in 2025 and beyond, from finding and retaining the best crews, to the construction of the $200 million+ 15,000 cu. yd.
MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE: Inside the Chickamauga Lock Upgrade Project
This episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, delves into the critical importance of the inland waterways infrastructure in the U.S., focusing on the Chickamauga Lock Project on the Tennessee River. A trio of experts discusses with MarineNews magazine the current state of the inland waterways, the history and significance of the Chickamauga Lock, and the ongoing efforts to modernize this essential infrastructure.
Cyber Security in the Maritime Sector - What You Need to Know Now
The U.S. Coast Guard proposes to update its maritime security regulations by adding regulations specifically focused on establishing minimum cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf facilities, and U.S. facilities subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 regulations. This proposed rule would help to address current and emerging cybersecurity threats in the marine transportation system.
Inside Fairbanks Morse with CEO George Whittier
You would be hard pressed to find a corporate leader more passionate about the company they lead; more dedicated to the customer they serve. In this case itâs George Whittier, CEO, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) and the U.S. Navy. Upon his return less than five years ago, Whittier has driven FMD to the top of the U.S. Navy supply heap, with a string of strategic acquisitions. Whittier discusses with Maritime Matters: The Marinelink PodcastâŚ
Beating the Heat: R.W. Fernstrum & Company Celebrates 75
R.W. Fernstrum & Company was founded by Robert W. Fernstrum in Menominee, Mich., 75 years ago, a quintessential U.S. manufacturing story. The company was born in the aftermath of WWII, founded on an invention developed during the war by Robert W. Fernstrum to help solve an engine overheating problem that was plaguing U.S. Navy landing craft. Family owned and operated from day one, today the company includes a fourth generation of family that aims to continue the legacy of its founder.
