Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
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.
Episodes
30 episodes
The Humanoid Robotics Reimagining Shipyards with Persona AI
Imagine a future where humanoid robots work side by side with shipbuilders, enhancing efficiency and safety in the maritime industry.In this episode, Persona AI CEO and Co-Founder Nic Radford joined Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice Presiden...
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Episode 30
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32:20
The Power of Electrification in Shipping with ABB
The development of electrification and battery technologies is driving new efficiencies for the maritime industry, especially for short-range vessels like tugs and ferries.In this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Olli Tuunainen...
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Episode 29
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26:44
The Future of Unmanned Vehicles at Sea with Saildrone
In this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, we dive into the world of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and their impact on maritime operations — from commercial to research to national security. Featuring insights from retire...
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Episode 28
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26:46
Balancing Ambition and Reality in Shipping
In this episode, Senior Project Manager Konstantinos Vouroutzis and Sustainability Engineer Tim Badalotti join host Brad Cox to explore the latest findings from the seventh edition of the ABS Outlook series, Beyond the Horizon: Vision Meets...
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Episode 27
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19:29
How Shipping is Embracing Energy Efficiency Featuring Silverstream
As regulations and economic considerations continue to shape the future of the maritime industry, energy efficiency technologies (EETs) have emerged as a key avenue to mitigating higher fuel costs and reducing emissions.In this episode o...
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Episode 26
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30:32
Maritime’s Methanol Demand with MPC Container Ships, Methanol Institute and HIF Global
With the demand for methanol as a marine fuel expected to grow rapidly over the coming years, can green methanol production scale enough to help shipowners comply with evolving regulations?Join us in this episode of Setting Course, an AB...
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Episode 25
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35:00
Hydrogen Value Chain With Provaris Energy
Hydrogen’s potential as an alternative energy source reaches well beyond marine fuel applications. It also has potential for on-land commercial energy and in energy-intensive industrial operations. As such, the transportation of hydrogen by shi...
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Episode 24
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25:14
FPSOs, Innovation and the Next Offshore Frontier with SBM Offshore
On this special episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Jean-Charles Rinaldi, SBM Offshore Group Director of Sales and Marketing, and Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President of Global Offshore, joined host Brad Cox, ABS, in the ABS booth...
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Episode 23
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14:37
Charting the Future of Floating Offshore Wind with Aikido Technologies
As nations around the world continue to explore diversifying their energy sources, floating offshore wind platforms offer an option for countries where fixed-bottom offshore wind developments are limited.On this episode of Setting Course...
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Episode 22
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29:16
Previewing MEPC 83 With Maersk and Lemissoler Navigation
The 83rd meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is fast approaching, with potentially industry-shaking decisions set to be discussed and possibly agreed upon.On this epis...
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Episode 21
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34:51
Autonomous Navigation Research with Texas A&M University
As autonomous technologies rapidly evolve, institutions like Texas A&M University are pioneering research into how the technologies can be virtually verified and validated before they are deployed on real-world maritime vessels.This ...
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Episode 20
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23:18
On-Demand 3D-Printed Parts with Pelagus 3D
Using additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, to produce replacement parts on demand can support just-in-time operations and potentially mitigate supply chain disruptions for the maritime and offshore industries.On this ...
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Episode 19
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26:16
Innovation in Ship Design: Sterntubeless Vessels with Thordon Bearings
A revolutionary vessel design with a novel aft layout could reduce a vessel’s environmental impact and promote efficient operations.Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings Vice President of Business Development, and Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS V...
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Episode 18
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26:31
On Board Signet Capella: 3D Design with Signet Maritime and Robert Allan Ltd.
The emergence of 3D model-based design and engineering for the maritime industry is changing the way ships are designed, engineered, built and classed.This special episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, was recorded on board the
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Episode 17
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28:44
Ammonia Cracking and Safety with Amogy
Ammonia offers interesting potential as a zero-carbon marine fuel. Several companies are developing technologies to support ammonia’s application by taking advantage of its energy density and mitigating its toxicity risks.Jan Chow, Seni...
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Episode 16
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24:59
MEPC 82 Expectations
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is at the center of the action for the shipping industry’s decarbonization.With MEPC’s 82nd session coming up, we had several IMO delegates f...
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Episode 15
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37:19
Sustainability Outlook: What’s Next for Maritime?
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 t...
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Episode 14
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28:44
Methanol as a Maritime Fuel with Maersk
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 r...
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Episode 13
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22:05
Countdown to FuelEU Maritime with Scorpio and European Commission
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 equiva...
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Episode 12
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39:00
Demystifying Digital Twins for Maritime
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 th...
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Episode 11
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17:22
The Future of Offshore Space Support with Space Perspective
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....
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Episode 10
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26:15
Innovation Through Rule Enhancements
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...
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Episode 9
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20:08
SMW24: Advancing Toward Maritime Decarbonization with PCL and PaxOcean
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...
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Episode 8
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26:02
Developing Regulations for Autonomous Ships
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 Af...
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Episode 7
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24:57
Navigating Change for Today’s Seafarers
Seafarers are the backbone of the global maritime 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 ...
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Episode 6
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27:59
