Welcome to Setting Course, an ABS Podcast. From carbon capture and electrification to alternative fuels and regulatory developments — tune in for informed conversations between industry leaders as we chart the future of maritime. Learn more at https://www.eagle.org. Contact us at podcast@eagle.org.
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Sustainability Outlook: What’s Next for Shipping?
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ABS recently launched the sixth edition of its sustainability Outlook series, Beyond the Horizon, Carbon Neutral Fuel Pathways and Transformational Technologies. The new Outlook provides a forecast for net zero scenarios factoring in the future fuel mix, energy efficiency technologies and shipyard capacity for retrofits. On this episode of Setting …
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Once considered future fuels, options like LNG, methanol and ammonia are quickly becoming current fuels for the maritime industry. However, as alternative fuel-enabled ships start hitting the water, challenges remain for both availability and risk assessment. On this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Dinesh Balraj, Maersk Head of Fleet Ope…
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As the maritime industry grapples with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we have seen a multitude of regulations intended to drive progress. Now we have the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, which introduces the concept of well-to-wake carbon equivalent emissions per megajoule of energy and it enters into force in January 2025. On this episode of Settin…
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Digital twins have captured the maritime industry’s attention amid the global journey toward digitalization and decarbonization. However, confusion remains about what exactly a digital twin is, what it isn’t and how it can be used. On this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Eric VanDerHorn, ABS Technology Manager, joins host John Snyder, Ma…
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The Future of Offshore Space Support with Space Perspective
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As the commercial spaceflight industry continues to grow, so does the need to support offshore operations such as launch and recovery. Enter a new type of offshore support vessel (OSV) that can play a vital role in this skyrocketing sector. On this episode of Setting Course, Captain Bryan Dietz, Master of Space Perspective’s MS Voyager, and Tyson B…
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The rapid pace at which technologies are evolving and emerging within the marine and offshore industries requires an agile approach to asset design. On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss ABS’ risk-based approach to its Rules with ABS Chief Engineer, Derek Novak; ABS Vice President of Class Standards, Dan Cronin, and host John Snyder, Managi…
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SMW24: Advancing Toward Maritime Decarbonization
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The maritime industry is facing a myriad of challenges on the journey to decarbonization. On this special Singapore Maritime Week episode of Setting Course, guests from Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), PaxOcean and ABS discuss the challenges and solutions shaping the industry’s future. Chern Meng Huat, PCL General Manager of Technical Fleet Manageme…
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Developing Regulations for Autonomous Ships
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As the marine industry increasingly considers applications for autonomous technologies, regulatory bodies must adapt and assess these technologies to promote safe use. On this episode of Setting Course, Joseph Gardemal, ABS Regulatory Affairs Manager, joins host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media, to discuss the development of a…
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Seafarers are the backbone of the global shipping industry. They are also among the most affected when the industry undergoes change, whether from new technologies, staffing shortages or geopolitical tensions. On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss the challenges facing current and future seafarers with Chuck Kemper, ABS Senior Vice Presiden…
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While regulations and the global energy transition have brought a wide range of alternative fuels into the spotlight, nuclear energy has emerged as a zero-carbon option with broad potential for the marine and offshore industries. On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss the potential for nuclear energy with Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice Presid…
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Between the IMO’s goal for net-zero emissions by 2050 and rapidly evolving technologies, the marine and offshore industries are facing a complex decade of change. On this episode of Setting Course, Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Senior Vice President for Global Business Development and Global Marine, joins host John Snyder, Managing Editor for Riviera …
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Ammonia is one of several alternative fuels being evaluated by the maritime industry to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While ammonia has the potential to be a zero-carbon fuel or a carrier for hydrogen fuel, the chemical is extremely toxic and has stringent handling requirements. On this episode of Setting Course, Rene Laursen, ABS Direct…
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As the maritime industry grapples with the need to reduce emissions, carbon capture technology offers a potential solution with wide-reaching implications. On this episode of Setting Course, Joe Rousseau, ABS Director of Offshore Technology, joins host John Snyder, Managing Editor for Riviera Maritime Media, to discuss the emerging carbon capture, …
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As vessels become increasingly complex with new technologies and fuels, the application of autonomous technologies to support human crew decision-making is gaining ground in the marine industry. On this episode of Setting Course, Chih Wei Lui, ABS Senior Managing Principal Engineer, and Kalevi Tervo, ABB Corporate Executive Engineer and Global Prog…
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