Seatrade Maritime News Podcast

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Sep 2026

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Take a deep dive into the shipping's most pertinent topics with Seatrade Maritime News Podcast. Hear in-depth conversations with industry experts from around the world.

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September 3, 20269 min

Fuel Efficiency and Compliance - Innovation in Marine Coatings

In this episode, we explore the role of marine coatings in enhancing vessel efficiency and compliance in today's shipping industry. Join us as Clementine Mathieu and Bert Adema from PPG discuss innovative coating technologies, the benefits of electrostatic application, and how these advancements contribute to fuel savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Discover how the right coating can improve the operational efficiency of vessels and help ship owners meet stringent regulations while maintaining cost-effectiveness. The conversation covers Importance of coatings in vessel efficiency Integrated solutions for shipowners Benefits of electrostatic application Low friction fouling release coatings Compliance and efficiency Digital tools for ship efficiency Importance of proper application Future developments in marine coatings If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

September 1, 202616 min

Maritime in Minutes - August 2026 in review

Declining seafarer happiness, soaring tanker rates, and the Arctic Silk Route These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of August, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: Geopolitical strain exposes shipping’s crew welfare failings VLCC spot rates hit the stratosphere with Sinokor Hormuz fixture Jebel Ali volumes plummet 90.1% in second quarter Container carriers line up Arctic services as Red Sea alternative Genco and Diana fire parting shots as Diana withdraws acquisition offer Is it time to rethink security when maritime faces continuous conflict? OFAC warns Hormuz compliance alone may breach Iran sanctions Iran threatens 45 blacklisted ships with seizure and fines Ningbo-Zhoushan overtakes Singapore as world's 2nd largest container port Listen to the full episode now

August 27, 202615 min

Inside Tidewater's latest acquisition and celebrating 70 years

In this episode, we sit down with Quintin V. Kneen, the President and CEO of Tidewater. In Conversation with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, Quintin discusses Tidewater’s recent acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultra Tug in Brazil, the current state of the offshore support vessel market, and the importance of staying connected with their crew. As Tidewater celebrates its 70th anniversary, Quintin shares insights on market trends, the significance of Brazilian-built vessels, and the company's approach to mergers and acquisitions. The conversation covers: Acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore Special privileges of Brazilian-built vessels Future M&A opportunities Tidewater's 70th anniversary celebrations The current state of the offshore market Listen to the full episode now If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

August 25, 20268 min

SMM Hamburg 2026: The future of maritime technology and innovation

SMM Hamburg is just around the corner and in this latest episode you’ll hear about what the event has in store for visitors this year. The Seatrade Maritime News Podcast features Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President of Exhibitions at Hamburg Messe and Congress in conversation with host Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime News. They delve into the rich history and evolution of SMM Hamburg, a cornerstone event in the maritime industry since 1963. Claus shares his experiences and highlights the innovations made in recent years, including the emphasis on digitalisation and green propulsion. As they look ahead to this year's event, listeners will learn more about new features, emerging market participation, and the anticipated attendance of around 50,000 visitors at SMM Hamburg. The conversation covers Evolution of SMM Hamburg Highlights in 2026 Emerging markets participation Maritime Security Defense Conference Listen to the full episode now If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

August 20, 202623 min

How Iran is shaping the new navigational order in the Strait of Hormuz

Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East Iran has sought to exert control of the Strait of Hormuz and establish a new navigational order. In a new monthly series on the Seatrade Maritime News Podcast entitled Maritime Crossroads we will be exploring the critical issues of maritime and energy risks in the Middle East region. The series features Noam Raydan, a Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy discussing issues with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News. The first episode explores how Iran is changing the navigational order in one of world’s most key waterways – the Strait of Hormuz. The internationally recognised routes in the Strait of Hormuz were adopted by International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1968 but these are no longer being used by commercial shipping. “Instead, we have a completely new navigational order, and this is what Iran right now wants to shape according to its own terms. So, in this new navigational order which we are seeing emerging in the region, we have completely new lanes that are being used by commercial shipping,” she says. The conversation covers: Changes in navigation in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian threats and shipping risks Trends in energy transport in the region The role of pipelines in energy security Humanitarian issues for seafarers Future challenges in the region Listen to the full episode now

August 19, 202612 min

Bonus Episode: Dry bulk shipping market outlook for H2 2026

August 13, 202614 min

Bonus Episode: Container shipping market outlook for H2 2026

In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this second part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Daniel Richards from MSI, about the developments in the container shipping market and the outlook for the remainder of the year. The episode covers: Overview of the first half of 2026 Factors Influencing freight rates Demand and supply dynamics Market predictions for the second half of 2026 The charter market landscape Future of newbuilding orders If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

August 11, 20267 min

Bonus Episode: Shipping market macro-economic outlook in H2

In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this first part the Seatrade Maritime News Podcast talked to Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the overall macro-economic picture for shipping so far in 2026, and what lies ahead. This year has been characterised by geopolitical disruption with the US/Israel – Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a worsening of security in the Black Sea with the ongoing Russia – Ukraine conflict, and continued trade wars. “We didn't think that the world is shipping to get any more complex 2026 has certainly shown us otherwise. Up until year to date, the industry has once more been confronted with more geopolitical shocks and a playbook that seemed to change almost on a daily basis. But overall, I'd say that certainly from a shipping markets perspective, they've continued to adjust and have performed actually quite well,” Kent explains. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

August 5, 202658 min

Shipping markets outlook for H2 2026

Shipping has faced multiple geopolitical shocks in the first half of 2026 so where are markets headed in the remainder of the year? In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at the shipping markets as we head into the second half of 2026. Join Marcus Hand and the experts from Maritime Strategies International (MSI), including Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith, as they analyse the current state and future outlook for container shipping, dry bulk shipping, tankers, and shipbuilding. Looking back on the first half of the year Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI comments, “We didn't think that the world is shipping to get any more complex. I think 2026 has certainly shown us otherwise. Up, until year to date, the industry has once more been confronted with more geopolitical shocks and a playbook that seemed to change almost on a daily basis.” While shipping has been rocked events such as the US – Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz markets have benefited from disruption, and while the likes of large tankers are witnessing extreme volatility the overall earnings picture across the major sectors of shipping has been extremely positive. Starting out with a broad macro-economic overview of shipping markets the team from MSI take the listener through specific major sectors, what has happened so far in 2026 and what lies ahead for the remainder of the year and beyond. You’ll hear about the: Container shipping market overview with Daniel Richards Dry bulk market analysis with Will Fray Tanker market insights with Tim Smith Newbuilding and shipbuilding market overview with Adam Kent Listen to the full episode now get the low down on where shipping is headed in the second half of 2026 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com . Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn

August 3, 202619 min

Maritime in Minutes - July 2026 in review

Houthi Red Sea threat , record VLCC newbuilding orders, and Jones Act controversy intensifies. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of July, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: US Jones Act controversy intensifies over foreign-flag vessel charters Can black swans continue saving container lines from overcapacity? Gemini Suez return signals cautious step towards liner normalisation Shanghai overtakes London in shipping hub rankings Trump pulls U-turn on 20% Hormuz tariff Record VLCC orders raise fears of 2028 tanker squeeze 10 seafarers killed in Russian strike on Golden Leo DP World seeks to bypass Hormuz with new Fujairah terminals Tanker rates set to soar on Houthi attack fears in Red Sea Drone strike hits Energos FSRU and a LNG carrier in Egypt’s Damietta port Listen to the full episode now If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com Connect with Marcus Hand: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Connect with Gary Howard: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn