This is sponsor episode is part of TradeWinds Content Studios’ Ocean Climate Impact Series.

Biofouling has always been a part of the maritime industry. From barnacles to algae, underwater pipes and ships can be negatively affected by this naturally occurring phenomena. But new innovations and technologies can combat the impacts of biofouling. Sharing their insights, Jotun’s hull performance experts explore embracing the latest tools as well as the ways in which the industry can evolve to minimise the influence of biofouling. Join Regulatory Affairs Manager Petter Korslund and Global Category Director Morten Sten Johansen in the discussion today.

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In this episode of the TradeWinds Green Seas podcast, technology editor Craig Eason reports on the efforts by three hard headed entrepreneurs who have refused to take no for an answer and are on their way to building fleets of sail powered vessels for cargo owners that want to walk-the-walk rather than just talk about the need to decarbonise their logistics chains.

The main shipping companies are tackling decarbonisation by staring at a future of alternative fuels and possibly wind assist solutions to help cut fuel bills and possibly reduce emissions. These are the individuals thinking the other way round, they want their fleets to be primarily powered by the wind, and have an engine as a back up. But will cargo owners and their banks buy into the dream?

We meet Guillame Le Grand, founder and chief executive of Trans Oceanic Wind transport (TOWT); Jen Zanuttini, co-founder and president of Neoline; and Danielle Southcott, founder and chief executive of Veer Group.

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In this episode, TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks with Nikos Mikelis.

Mikelis worked at the IMO developing the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention which has now come into force. He explains why the Basel Convention secretariat asked IMO to write rules specific for ship recycling and how it then became a thorn in shipowners' side when it did not allow the resulting convention it to be equivalent.

Then there is the EU ship recycling regulation, well meaning but ultimately offering more complexity to what should really be a smooth end of life process.

Mikelis also looks at the demand for recycling facilities and whether the main recycling countries can handle volumes.

Producer and host: Craig Eason

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