The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In the Digital Age
Maritime Digital Evolution with Chris Aversano. Chris, a seasoned maritime professional with three decades of experience on shore and at sea, explores the industry's slow embrace of digital transformation. He interviews trailblazers, innovators, investors, and thought leaders who are steering maritime into the digital future. The podcast offers insightful discussions for maritime enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and anyone curious about the intersection of these fields.
Episodes
The Last Dinosaur Vault | Archive No. 2 | Osher Perry, ShipIn Systems | AI, Safety and the Future of Shipboard Operations
FROM THE VAULT #2: OSHER PERRY ON MARITIME AI, SHIP SAFETY & DIGITAL SHIPPING How are AI and visual analytics changing ship safety and maritime operations? Originally released in January 2023, this conversation with Osher Perry, founder and CEO of ShipIn Systems, explored maritime AI before it became quite the industry buzzword it is today. We talk about using AI and visual analytics to give seafa
The Last Dinosaur Vault | Archive No. 1 | Bill Dobie – SEDNA
Bill Dobie – SEDNA The Last Dinosaur Vault | Archive #1 Originally Released: May 2023 Welcome to the first edition of The Last Dinosaur Vault, a special summer series revisiting conversations that have stood the test of time. Originally recorded in May 2023, this conversation with Bill Dobie, Founder and CEO of SEDNA, explored one of shipping's biggest challenges: getting the right information to
Episode 141 | Beyond the AI Hype: Emma Collier on AI, Leadership & Maritime's Next Transformation
Episode 141 | Beyond the AI Hype: Emma Collier on AI, Leadership & Maritime's Next Transformation Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Maritime Innovation, Digital Transformation, Shipping Technology, Leadership, Change Management, Posidonia 2026, Further Ventures, Maritime Strategy Artificial intelligence is dominating the conversation across maritime, but how do we move beyond pilots, hype, and
Episode 140: Maritime Digitalization: What We Still Haven't Learned
Episode 140: Maritime Digitalization: What We Still Haven't Learned For more than four decades, Giampiero Soncini has helped shape maritime technology, from his early days in the Italian Navy and NATO to leadership roles at SpecTec, ShipNet, and Oceanly. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons on digitalization, data quality, AI, and why shipping's greatest challenge has never been technolo
Episode 139: From Data Collection to Decision Making with Christian Treu
Episode 139: From Data Collection to Decision Making with Christian Treu Digital transformation in shipping has moved beyond simply collecting data. The challenge now is turning that information into trusted, actionable intelligence that improves performance, efficiency, and decision-making. In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, Chris Aversano sits down with Christian Treu of Danelec, a GTT Grou
Episode 138: Weather, Risk & Maritime Decision Making with Amy Buhl of Weathernews
Episode 138: Weather, Risk & Maritime Decision Making with Amy Buhl of Weathernews Guest: Amy Buhl, Service Operations Leader at Weathernews Episode Overview Weather impacts every voyage, every day, yet it often operates quietly in the background of maritime decision-making. In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, Chris sits down with Amy Buhl, Service Operations Leader at Weathernews, to discuss ho
Episode 137: Fuel, Data, and Real Margins – Building a Modern Bunkering Business with Daniel Rose of Shipergy
Episode 137: Fuel, Data, and Real Margins – Building a Modern Bunkering Business with Daniel Rose of Shipergy Guest: Daniel Rose, Co-Founder, Shipergy Episode Overview: What does it take to build a modern trading business in one of shipping's oldest markets? In Episode 137, Daniel Rose shares how he co-founded Shipergy and scaled it from zero to over $200M in revenue, all while building data-dri
Episode 136: Translating Maritime Innovation – From Shipyards to Startups with Caitlin Hardy
Episode 136: Translating Maritime Innovation – From Shipyards to Startups with Caitlin Hardy Guest: Caitlin Hardy, Founder & Managing Director, Ness Sea Episode Overview: Caitlin Hardy joins The Last Dinosaur to break down what it really takes to bring technology into maritime, from shipbuilding and subsea systems to startups trying to find product-market fit. Drawing on her experience across na
Episode 135: Beyond Compliance – The Reality of Seafarer Wellbeing with Meei Wong
Episode Overview: A conversation that challenges how the industry defines "wellbeing." Meei Wong, Founder and CEO of Circle Digital Ventures, breaks down why compliance-driven metrics miss the real picture onboard—and why trust, culture, and incentives are the real barriers to improving life at sea. Timestamps: 00:05 – Introduction and Meei's journey into seafarer welfare 02:23 – A broken syste
Episode 134: Why Maritime Still Isn't Connected – And What It Will Take to Fix It
Guest: Tim Morris, Principal Engineer at Arup; Chair, ITS UK Maritime Forum Episode Overview: Maritime has no shortage of digital tools. What it lacks is connection. In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Tim Morris about why shipping still operates in silos while other transport sectors have evolved into fully connected systems. They explore what intelligent transport systems (ITS) really
Episode 133: The Human Side of Shipping: Seafarer Welfare in a Connected World
Episode 133: The Human Side of Shipping: Seafarer Welfare in a Connected World Episode Overview Recorded live at CMA Shipping, this roundtable pulls back the curtain on seafarers' welfare in modern shipping. Chris sits down with Rev. Stephen Cushing, Julia Cooper, and Dr. Christopher Graham to explore how digital transformation is reshaping life for crews when ships come into port. From Starlink a
Episode 132: How Cargill Thinks About Decarbonization, Risk, and the Future of Shipping with Jan Dieleman
Episode 132: How Cargill Thinks About Decarbonization, Risk, and the Future of Shipping with Jan Dieleman Guest: Jan Dieleman President, Ocean Transportation — Cargill Chair, Global Maritime Forum Episode Overview In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, Chris Aversano speaks with Jan Dieleman, President of Ocean Transportation at Cargill and Chair of the Global Maritime Forum. Cargill charters hundr
Episode 131: Driving Change in Maritime, and Why Port Calls Still Feel Like Orchestrated Chaos
Episode 131: Driving Change in Maritime, and Why Port Calls Still Feel Like Orchestrated Chaos Guest: Léon Gommans, CEO and Co-Founder, Teqplay Also: Host of the vodcast Driving Change in Maritime with Teqplay Special Note: This is a co-produced episode and will be released on both The Last Dinosaur and Teqplay's vodcast Driving Change in Maritime with Teqplay Episode Overview: This one is a true
Episode 130: Risk Is Changing, Lets Talk P&I Clubs, Digitalization, and the New Reality of Maritime Insurance
Guest: Thomas Nordberg CEO, The Swedish Club Episode Overview Shipping has always been about risk. But the nature of that risk is shifting. In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Nordberg, CEO of The Swedish Club, to explore how maritime risk has evolved from vessel-centric, event-driven incidents to complex systemic exposures shaped by geopolitics, regulation, cyber threats, and digital transfor
Episode 129: Decarbonization That Actually Works; Founder Lessons with Gordana Ilic, PhD of BetterSea
Guest: Gordana Ilic, PhD — Co-Founder & Co-CEO, BetterSea and host of The Wavemakers Podcast Episode Overview: Gordana Ilic didn't come up through shipping. Gordana's path was through sustainability, entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, then into Maersk's decarbonization work before returning to entrepreneurship. In this episode, we go beyond regulation talk and into what's really happening in
Episode 128: Bridge to Boardroom: Class Society Reality, Tech Adoption, and the Ship–Shore Gap
Guest: Capt. Ankur Arora, Global Market Leader, Commercial at Bureau Veritas Group Episode Overview: Capt. Ankur Arora has lived shipping from all sides. Years at sea, senior roles with shipowners, and now inside a leading class society. In this episode, he breaks down what changes when innovation stops being a slide deck and starts living onboard: design choices that affect daily work, the role
Episode 127 — Starting 2026 with the Right Mindset with Akanksha Batura Pai PD
Guest: Akanksha Batura Pai, PD Executive Director, Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd | IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador (Emerita) | #1 Top 100 Women in Shipping Episode Overview: We kick off 2026 with a grounded, practical conversation with Akanksha Batura Pai PD, one of my favorite interviews to date. We talk about what digital transformation actually looks like inside a ship agency, why incrementa
Episode 126: Maritime Digitalization Year in Review 2025 with Evan Efstathiou
Guest: Evan Efstathiou, CEO of Burmester & Vogel and Founder of SkySail Advisors Episode Overview: For the fourth year in a row, Evan joins The Last Dinosaur to unpack the big storylines in maritime tech. From AI hype vs. reality and sector consolidation, to decarbonization, hardware innovation, and the next wave of corporate venture investing, this episode is your annual "state of the union" for
Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd
Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd Guest: Carmit Glik, CEO, Ship4wd Episode Overview: Global trade isn't just mega-shippers and Fortune 500s. It's thousands of small and mid-sized businesses trying to move a single container without getting crushed by complexity. In this episode, Carmit Glik, CEO of Ship4wd, explains how her team is building a digit
Episode 124: Connecting Ships with Local Experts: Manos Koukouvios, COO, Vsltec
Connecting Ships with Local Experts Guest: Manos Koukouvios, COO, Vsltec Episode Overview: Former seafarer and now COO of Vsltec, Manos Koukouvios shares how a real off-hire HVAC failure in West Africa sparked the idea for a vetted, location-based network of technical service providers. We talk about building a two-sided marketplace in shipping, managing expectations in a "WhatsApp world," and wh
Episode 123: Digital Pay at Sea: Crew Wages, Compliance, and Cashless Ships with Stuart Ostrow of ShipMoney
Episode Overview: Crews are still getting paid with cash, FedExed checks, and manual wires. ShipMoney is trying to end that. In this episode, Stuart Ostrow explains how digital payroll and controlled payout options are changing how seafarers get paid, how owners manage cash, and how operators stay compliant in a sanctions-heavy world. This episode of The Last Dinosaur is produced in proud partners
Episode 122: Why Maritime Needs a Data Utility, Not Another App – Ari Marjamaa, Raa Labs
Episode 122: Why Maritime Needs a Data Utility, Not Another App – Ari Marjamaa, Raa Labs Episode Overview: Raa Labs helps maritime businesses collect, organize, and share high-quality operational vessel data—onboard and onshore—so owners and operators can run analytics anywhere. Ari explains why Raa Labs acts like a "data utility layer". This turns messy inputs into trusted signals, and what it t
Episode 121: From Excel to Foresight: Ingrid Kylstad on Building Resilient, Low-Carbon Supply Chains
From Excel to Foresight: Ingrid Kylstad on Building Resilient, Low-Carbon Supply Chains Guest: Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director, Klaveness Digital Episode Overview: Ingrid Kylstad joins Chris to unpack how Klaveness Digital's CargoValue helps industrial shippers shift from day-to-day firefighting to foresight-driven planning. They dive into digital twins for the seaborne supply chain, AI-enabled
Episode 120: From F1 to Wind Wings: John Cooper on Data-Driven Decarbonization
Episode Title Episode 120: From F1 to Wind Wings: John Cooper on Data-Driven Decarbonization Guest: John Cooper, CEO, BAR Technologies Episode Overview: How motorsport-grade simulation, digital twins, and on-deck feedback are turning wind-assisted propulsion into real fuel and CO₂ savings—especially for smaller operators. Key Points: F1 → fleets: Simulation culture applied to ship design. Digital
Episode 119: Project-Led Growth, Practical Decarbonization & Startup Bridges with Tabitha Logan
Episode 119: Project-Led Growth, Practical Decarbonization & Startup Bridges with Tabitha Logan Guest: Tabitha Logan, Director of Projects, Cetus Maritime; Co-Founder, The Captain's Table Episode Overview: From fleet renewals to digitalization to sustainability-linked financing, Tabitha Logan brings a project leader's perspective to maritime's transformation. She also shares how The Captain's Tabl
Episode 118: Driving Strategy and Scaling Maritime Tech with Aleksander Askeland of Manta Marine Technologies
Episode 118: Driving Strategy and Scaling Maritime Tech with Aleksander Askeland of Manta Marine Technologies Guest: Aleksander Askeland, Chief Financial Officer, Manta Marine Technologies Episode Overview: Aleksander Askeland's career journey has taken him from the Arctic coal trade to leading strategy and finance at Manta Marine Technologies, one of the most forward-looking players in maritime d
Episode 117: Steering Shipping's Future – Sustainability & Energy Transition at Swire
Episode 117: Steering Shipping's Future – Sustainability & Energy Transition at Swire Guest: Susana Germino, Chief Sustainability & Energy Transition Officer, Swire Shipping & Swire Bulk Episode Overview: In this episode, part of The Last Dinosaur's partnership with the Captain's Table Challenge, I sit down with Susana Germino to explore how one of the world's oldest shipping companies is tackling
Episode 116: Digitizing the Forgotten Majority: Small Shipowners & Big Impact with Joy Basu
Digitizing the Forgotten Majority: Small Shipowners & Big Impact with Joy Basu Guest: Joy Basu, CEO of Smart Ship Hub Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Joy Basu, CEO of Singapore-based Smart Ship Hub, about how small and mid-sized shipowners, often overlooked in the innovation conversation are finding measurable value in digital platforms. Joy shares how Smart Ship Hub
Episode 115: Salvage, Safety, and the Future of Emergency Response with Joseph Farrell III, CEO, Resolve Marine
Episode 115: Salvage, Safety, and the Future of Emergency Response Guest: Joseph Farrell III, CEO, Resolve Marine Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris speaks with Joseph Farrell III, CEO of Resolve Marine, about the evolving world of maritime salvage and emergency response. From the Deepwater Horizon to the recent Dali bridge response in Baltimore, Joe shares stories that show how Resolve navi
Episode 114: Empowering Seafarers with Josephine Le, Founder of The Hood
Episode Title: Empowering Seafarers: Building Trust and Connection in Maritime with Josephine Le of The Hood Guest: Josephine Le, Founder of The Hood Episode Overview: In this powerful and human-centered conversation, Josephine Le, founder of The Hood, shares her journey from crewing superintendent to tech founder. The Hood is a digital platform reshaping how seafarers connect, build careers, and
Episode 113: Extending Ship Life & Decarbonization with Tom Lister, CEO of Global Ship Lease
🎙️ The Last Dinosaur – Episode 113 Extending Ship Life, Decarbonization & Data with Tom Lister of Global Ship Lease Guest: Tom Lister, CEO, Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL) Episode Overview: Under Tom's leadership, Global Ship Lease has grown into one of the world's largest container tonnage providers while navigating the shifting seas of decarbonization, digitalization, and geopolitical disruption.
Episode 112: Balancing Tradition & Innovation – Kenji Togasaki of IINO Lines
Embracing Innovation While Honoring Tradition: Kenji Togasaki of IINO Lines Guest: Kenji Togasaki, Senior Vice President at IINO Lines Episode Overview: Chris speaks with Kenji Togasaki about how IINO Lines—a storied, publicly traded Japanese shipping company—balances operational excellence with forward-looking innovation. They explore IINO's venture investments, focus on digitalization, decarboni
🎙️ Episode 111: Cyber Threats on the High Seas, a Conversation with Dr. Gary Kessler
🎙️ Episode 111: Cyber Threats on the High Seas, a Conversation with Dr. Gary Kessler Guest: Dr. Gary Kessler, Co-Founder, Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON Episode Overview: Cybersecurity is often underestimated in maritime—but Dr. Gary Kessler is on a mission to change that. A pioneer in digital forensics and co-founder of the new Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON, Gary joins us to break dow
Episode 110: Rebuilding Shipbuilding – Remote Work, Training & the Future of U.S. Yards with TotalTek Jason Lloyd
Episode 110: Rebuilding Shipbuilding – Remote Work, Training & the Future of U.S. Yards Guest: Jason Lloyd, Senior Executive at TotalTek Episode Overview: Jason Lloyd brings over three decades of leadership experience, forged in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program, to the conversation on reviving America's shipbuilding capabilities. In this episode, he explores how TotalTek is pioneering remote
Episode 109: Mental Health at Sea – A Real Talk with Pam Kern
Episode 109: Mental Health at Sea – A Real Talk with Pam Kern Guest: Pam Kern, MSLCSW, Director of Maritime Mental Health Services, Port Medical Management Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Chris Aversano sits down with Pam Kern, a former cruise ship officer turned licensed clinical social worker, to explore the often unspoken realities of mental health at sea. Pam brings deep insight fr
Episode 108: Wireless Safety and Real-Time Crew Monitoring with Sven Brooks of ScanReach
Episode 108: Wireless Safety and Real-Time Crew Monitoring with Sven Brooks of ScanReach Guest: Sven Brooks, CEO of ScanReach Episode Overview: Sven Brooks of ScanReach joins The Last Dinosaur to discuss how wireless mesh networks and wearables are transforming safety and connectivity at sea. From tracking crew locations in real time to enabling fast emergency response and even helping address har
Episode 107: Driving Innovation at Sea – A Conversation with Garry Noonan of Ardmore Shipping
Episode 107: Driving Innovation at Sea – A Conversation with Garry Noonan of Ardmore Shipping Guest: Garry Noonan, Director of Innovation, Ardmore Shipping Corporation Episode Overview: In this episode, Garry Noonan of Ardmore Shipping shares how a legacy tanker company can still lead in digital innovation. From practical applications of onboard tech to fostering a culture of experimentation, Garr
Episode 106: The Evolving Role of Freight Trading in a Digital World
🎙 Episode 106: The Evolving Role of Freight Trading in a Digital World Guest: Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Research and FFA, Navi Merchants and CM Navigator (Copenhagen Merchants Group) Overview: From chartering desks to freight analytics, Mads Frank Markussen bridges operational experience with digital innovation in maritime trading. In this episode, we explore how Navi Merchants builds freight
Episode 105: Decarbonization Meets Digital - zero44's Vision for Maritime Compliance
Episode 105: Decarbonization Meets Digital - zero44's Vision for Maritime Compliance Guest: Friederike Hesse, Co-founder & Managing Director, zero44 Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Friederike Hesse, Co-founder and Managing Director of zero44, a Berlin-based startup helping the maritime industry navigate decarbonization through smart digital tools. From FuelEU Maritime to comme
Episode 104: From Satellites to Shipping – Terminal Innovation with Paul Albert-Lebrun
Episode 104: From Satellites to Shipping – Terminal Innovation with Paul Albert-Lebrun Guest: Paul Albert-Lebrun, Co-Founder & CEO of Nodal Paul joins us to explore how his aerospace background helped shape Nodal, a company creating a data assistant for terminal operators. We talk empathy in product design, the stubbornness of Excel, and the realities of bringing AI into complex operational enviro
Episode 103: Sustainability, Resilience & the Future of Ports with Dr. Beatriz Canamary
Episode 103: Sustainability, Resilience & the Future of Ports with Dr. Beatriz Canamary Guest: Dr. Beatriz Canamary, Founder & CEO of SuRe Strategy, Professor at Florida Polytechnic University Episode Overview: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Beatriz Canamary, a leader at the intersection of sustainability and logistics. As the founder of SuRe Strategy and a professor at Florida Polytechnic U
Episode 102: Optimizing Port State Control Inspections with Fabian Fussek
Guest: Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder & CEO of Kaiko Systems Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, I sit down with Fabian Fussek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems. Fabian and his team are revolutionizing how crews and technical managers navigate the challenges of Port State Control (PSC) inspections. We break down what these inspections are, why they matter, and how Kaiko Syste
Episode 101: Enhancing Vessel Operations with AI-Driven Asset Management
Episode 101: Enhancing Vessel Operations with AI-Driven Asset Management Guest: Ilari Lemmetty, Product Owner at Elomatic Episode Overview: This episode of The Last Dinosaur features Ilari Lemmetty, Product Owner at Elomatic, discussing the launch of the Aura Asset Performance Management system. This AI-powered platform enhances vessel operations by providing shipowners with clean, actionable data
Episode 100: The Maritime Podcasting Pioneer – Lena Gothberg
Episode 100: The Maritime Podcasting Pioneer – Lena Gothberg Guest: Lena Gothberg, Host of The Shipping Podcast Why It Matters: This is The Big One—the 100th episode of The Last Dinosaur Podcast! And who better to join than Lena Gothberg, a trailblazer in maritime podcasting? For nearly a decade, Lena has been the voice behind The Shipping Podcast, making it the longest-running podcast dedicated t
Episode 99: Navigating the Future of Maritime Training with Capt. Pradeep Chawla
Episode 99: Navigating the Future of Maritime Training with Capt. Pradeep Chawla Guest: Capt. Pradeep Chawla, Chairman of GlobalMET and Founder of MarinePALS Episode Overview: Capt. Chawla shares insights from his 50-year maritime career, transitioning from sea to leadership at Anglo Eastern, and now pioneering digital training at MarinePALS. We explore the evolution of maritime education, the rol
Episode 98: Charting the Future of Liner Shipping with Roberto Giannetta
Episode 98: Charting the Future of Liner Shipping with Roberto Giannetta Guest: Roberto Giannetta, Chairman, Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Roberto Giannetta, a seasoned expert with over 35 years of experience in the liner shipping industry and the chairman of the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association. Roberto shares insights into the pivota
Episode 97: Maritime Leadership and Education in the 21st Century with Rear Admiral John Okon, President SUNY Maritime College
Episode 97: Maritime Leadership and Education in the 21st Century with Rear Admiral John Okon, President SUNY Maritime College Guest: Rear Admiral John Okon, President, SUNY Maritime College Episode Overview: In this episode, Christopher Aversano speaks with Rear Admiral John Okon, the newest president of SUNY Maritime College. They discuss how maritime education has evolved to meet the demands of
Episode 96: Steering the Future: How the Propeller Club is Transforming Maritime Associations with Maria Conatser
Episode 96 Guest: Maria Conatser, President, International Propeller Club of the United States; Senior Financial Planning Analyst, Ingram Barge Company Episode Overview: Maria Conatser joins The Last Dinosaur to discuss the transformation needed for industry associations like the International Propeller Club to remain relevant in today's digital age. She highlights the strategies to attract and re
Episode 95: Navigating the Houston Ship Channel - Challenges and Innovation with Captain Matthew Glass
Episode 95: Navigating the Houston Ship Channel - Challenges and Innovation with Captain Matthew Glass Guest: Captain Matthew Glass, Pilot and Second Officer on the Houston Pilot's Executive Committee Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur – Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age, Chris Aversano welcomes Captain Matthew Glass, a seasoned pilot on the Houston Ship Channel. They dive
Episode 94: Maritime Digitalization Year in Review 2024 with Evan Efstathiou
Episode 94: Maritime Digitalization Year in Review 2024 Guest: Evangelos Efstathiou, Managing Director of SkySail Advisors Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Burmester & Vogel Editor's Note: Please note that there were some minor audio inconsistencies on the host's side during this episode. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy the discussion! Episode Overview: In this annual traditi
Episode 93: Navigating Ports and Innovation with Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director at Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure
Episode 93: Navigating Ports and Innovation with Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director at Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Guest: Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director, Navigation and Piloting Division, Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Tommy Mikkelsen about Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure's innovative contributions to port naviga
Episode 92: Port Miami's Vision for the Future with Christopher Hudtwalcker
Episode 92: Port Miami's Vision for the Future with Christopher Hudtwalcker Guest: Christopher Hudtwalcker, Senior Strategy & Innovation Officer, Port Miami Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, Christopher Aversano welcomes Christopher Hudtwalcker, the Senior Strategy & Innovation Officer of Port Miami. Hudtwalcker shares the port's transformative journey, detailing their dual f
Episode 91: Navigating Global Marine Lubricants and Decarbonization with David Price, CEO of Gulf Marine
Episode 91: Navigating Global Marine Lubricants and Decarbonization with David Price, CEO of Gulf Marine In this episode of The Last Dinosaur, brought to you in partnership with the Captain's Table, Chris Aversano sits down with David Price, CEO of Gulf Marine, a company renowned for providing OEM-approved marine lubricants and technical services across 1,000+ ports worldwide. Gulf Marine, a subsi
Episode 90: Driving Trade Forward – Digital Standards in Maritime with Pamela Mar, ICC
Episode 90: Driving Trade Forward – Digital Standards in Maritime with Pamela Mar, ICC Guest: Pamela Mar, Managing Director of the Digital Standards Initiative, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Episode Overview: In this episode, I speak with Pamela Mar, Managing Director of the Digital Standards Initiative at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world's largest business organiza
Episode 89: Seafarers, Decarbonization, and Diversity at Sea with Ralph Juhl, EVP, Technical at Hafnia
Episode 89: Seafarers, Decarbonization, and Diversity at Sea with Ralph Juhl, EVP, Technical at Hafnia Guest: Ralph Juhl, Executive Vice President, Technical, Hafnia Episode Overview: In this episode, Christopher Aversano speaks with Ralph Juhl, EVP of Technical Operations at Hafnia, the largest operator of product and chemical tankers. They dive deep into the challenges and innovations facing the
Episode 88: Modernizing Great Lakes Shipping: Navigating Automation and Digitalization with Mark Barker
Episode Title: Modernizing Great Lakes Shipping: Navigating Automation and Digitalization with Mark Barker Guest: Mark Barker, President, Interlake Maritime Services Episode Overview: In this episode, host Christopher Aversano speaks with Mark Barker, President of Interlake Maritime Services. They explore the technological evolution of Great Lakes shipping, focusing on the integration of automatio
Episode 87: Navigating the Future: Seafarers' Welfare and Maritime Challenges
Episode 87: Navigating the Future: Seafarers' Welfare and Maritime Challenges Guest Panelists: Simon Grainge, Executive Director, ISWAN Chaplain Michelle DePooter, Montreal Ministry to Seafarers and Vice-President, NAMMA Stephen Lyman, Executive Director, Maritime Association of the Port of NY-NJ Episode Overview: Recorded live at the NAMMA Annual Conference, this special World Maritime Day epis
Episode 86: Navigating the Future of Trade Logistics with Jan Hoffmann of UNCTAD
Episode 86: Navigating the Future of Trade Logistics with Jan Hoffmann Guest: Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics at the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Jan Hoffmann, Head of Trade Logistics at UNCTAD, to discuss the critical role that digitalization and sustainable development play in shaping global trade. We explore how the demand for digital
Episode 85 Wind-Assisted Propulsion with Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz
Episode 85: Wind-Assisted Propulsion and Innovation in Maritime with Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz Guest: Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz, COO & Co-founder at bound4blue Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris Aversano talks with Cristina Aleixendri Muñoz about bound4blue's cutting-edge wind-assisted propulsion systems. They explore how these systems reduce fuel costs and emissions, the challenges of innov
Episode 84: The Captains Table Presents - Innovation and Collaboration in the Maritime Industry with Vishal Khattri
Episode 84: The Captains Table Presents: Innovation and Collaboration in the Maritime Industry with Vishal Khattri Guest: Vishal Khattri, Vice President for Professional Services, APAC, Veson Nautical Episode Overview: In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Vishal Khattri about the evolution of digitalization in maritime, challenges in adopting new technologies, and Veson's role in fostering
Episode 83: Enhancing Maritime Safety Through Digital Innovation with Esa Henttinen of NAPA
Episode 83: Enhancing Maritime Safety Through Digital Innovation with Esa Henttinen of NAPA Guest: Esa Henttinen, Executive Vice President of Safety Solutions, NAPA Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur: Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age, I have a captivating discussion with Esa Henttinen, Executive Vice President of Safety Solutions at NAPA . NAPA is renowned for its cutting-e
Episode 82. The Last Dinosaur Podcast Partners with The Captain's Table Challenge
🚀 Big News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that The Last Dinosaur podcast has been selected as the official podcast of the prestigious Captain's Table Challenge! 🏆 On their website they will outline the timing for the challenge. This global pitch competition is at the forefront of innovation in the maritime and logistics industry, focusing on crucial themes like environment, social impact, governance
Episode 81. Unlocking the Future of Maritime Trade: Digital Bills of Lading with Piotr Cichocki of Secro Inc..
Title: Episode 81 Unlocking the Future of Maritime Trade: Digital Bills of Lading with Piotr Cichocki of Secro Inc. Guest: Piotr Cichocki, Managing Director – Europe, Secro Inc. Episode Overview: In this episode of The Last Dinosaur: Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age, I sit down with Piotr Cichocki, Managing Director – Europe for Secro Inc., a company at the forefront of revolutionizing global
Episode 80. Charting New Waters - The Impact of Social Media on Seafarers with Carl King
Episode Summary In episode 80 of The Last Dinosaur: Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age, I sit down with Carl King, the founder, producer, and editor of Seafarer Social. Seafarer Social is more than just a podcast; it's a maritime marketing agency dedicated to giving seafarers a voice and helping maritime businesses connect with their labor market. Carl shares his unique journey from a non-mariti
Episode 79: How Behavioral Science is Steering Maritime Toward Decarbonization with Harriet Hunnisett Johnson
In this episode of The Last Dinosaur: Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age, I chat with Harriet Hunnisett Johnson, the Head of Maritime at Signol. Signol is revolutionizing sustainability in the maritime industry by leveraging behavioral science to encourage crews to make more fuel-efficient operational decisions. Originally launched in the aviation sector, Signol expanded its innovative approach
Episode 78: Navigating Maritime Innovation with Fabian Feldhaus
Episode 78: Navigating Maritime Innovation with Fabian Feldhaus Guest: Fabian Feldhaus, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Flagship Founders Episode Overview: In this episode, I sit down with Fabian Feldhaus, an innovative entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Flagship Founders, a venture studio dedicated to revolutionizing the maritime industry. Fabian shares his unique journey from implementin
Episode 77: Port Progress: Modernizing New York and New Jersey's Maritime Hub with Bethann Rooney
Episode 77: Port Progress: Modernizing New York and New Jersey's Maritime Hub with Bethann Rooney Guest: Bethann Rooney, Port Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Episode Overview: In this episode, we explore the extensive operations and future plans of the largest U.S. East Coast Container port with Bethann Rooney, the Port Director at the Port Authority of NY and NJ.
Episode 76: Digital Horizons - Innovations and Insights with Idwal's Frank Andersen
Episode 76: Digital Horizons - Innovations and Insights with Idwal's Frank Andersen Guest: Frank Andersen, Head of Transactional Services at Idwal Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the transformative role of digitalization in the maritime industry with our esteemed guest, Frank Andersen, Head of Transactional Services at Idwal. Frank shares his extensive experience and insights on h
Episode 75: Investing in Maritime Innovation with Nir Gartzman
Episode 75: Investing in Maritime Innovation with Nir Gartzman Guest: Nir Gartzman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at theDOCK Episode Overview: Introduction to theDOCK: Founded in 2017 as a vertical Venture Capital firm. Focuses on maritime, supply chain, and offshore sector technologies. Among the earliest in maritime venture funding alongside Maersk Ventures and PSA. Investment Philosophy:
Episode 74: Pioneering Marine Batteries with Chris Kruger
Episode 74: Pioneering Marine Batteries with Chris Kruger Guest: Chris Kruger, President of AYK Energy Episode Overview: On today's "Tell Me More Tuesday" (TMT), we are joined by Chris Kruger, President of AYK Energy, to discuss his pioneering work in marine batteries. Chris shares his journey from electrical engineering and semiconductors to developing and installing batteries on ferries in Euro
Episode 73: Solving Problems and Building Futures in Ship Broking and Beyond with Zoe Upson
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Episode 72: Navigating Innovation: AI and Digitalization in Maritime with David Yeo
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Episode 71: Linking the Seas: Satellite Innovation in Maritime with Chris Watson
Episode 71: Linking the Seas: Satellite Innovation in Maritime with Chris Watson Guest: Chris Watson, VP, Marketing and Communications for KVH Industries Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the dynamic realm of maritime connectivity with our distinguished guest, Chris Watson, from KVH Industries, a global leader in mobile connectivity solutions. As we explore the ongoing evolution of
Episode 70: Charting New Waters - The Role of Data in Transforming Maritime Industry
Episode 70: Charting New Waters - The Role of Data in Transforming Maritime Industry Guest: Jeff Wakker, COO, Viterra Chartering B.V. Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of data in the maritime industry with our esteemed guest, Jeff Wakker, COO of Viterra Chartering B.V. Jeff shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing how digitalization has revolutioniz
Episode 69: Navigating New Horizons - The Evolution of AIS Data in Maritime Shipping
Episode 69: Navigating New Horizons - The Evolution of AIS Data in Maritime Shipping Guest: Charlotte Cook, Senior Manager of Trade Analytics, Veson Nautical Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, we delve into the transformative journey of AIS (Automatic Identification System) data usage within the maritime industry, marking a significant shift in digital navigation and decision-making pro
Episode 68: The Green Tide: Revolutionizing the Port of Detroit with Dr. William Beer
Episode 68: The Green Tide: Revolutionizing the Port of Detroit with Dr. William Beer Guest: Dr. William Beer, PhD, CEO of Tunley Environmental Episode Overview: Join us as Dr. William Beer, a leader in environmental sustainability, shares his journey and insights into decarbonizing maritime operations, with a spotlight on the Port of Detroit project. This episode delves into the significance of m
Episode 67: Navigating the Cyber Seas - Securing Maritime Operations in the Digital Age
Episode 67: Navigating the Cyber Seas - Securing Maritime Operations in the Digital Age Guests: Craig Wooldridge, Maritime Cyber Baseline Certification Manager at The IASME Consortium. Rae Baker, Maritime SME, Private Investigator, CISSP Associate, and Maritime Security Advisor. Cris DeWitt, Maritime Security Advisor. Episode Overview: This episode dives into the critical realm of cybersecurity
Episode 66: Steering Sustainability with Gina Panayiotou on ESG Evolution in Shipping
Episode 66: Steering Sustainability: Gina Panayiotou on ESG Evolution in Shipping Guest: Gina Panayiotou, ESG Manager at the West P & I Club, Founder & Chair of the World ESG Forum, Guest Lecturer at MLA College, and Board Member of WISTA UK, Co-chair of the WISTA International Environmental Committee and active member of other maritime boards and committees. Episode Overview: In this episode, we
Episode 65: A Deep Dive with Maritime Attorney Alison Cusack
Episode 65: A Deep Dive with Maritime Attorney Alison Cusack Guest: Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd Episode Overview: In this special edition of Tell Me More Tuesday, we were thrilled to host Alison Cusack, a distinguished maritime attorney with a fascinating journey through the realms of engineering, business, and finally, law. Alison shares her initial dreams of becoming a
Episode 64: Digital Horizons: Transforming Seafarer Well-being with Ronald Spithout
Episode 64: Digital Horizons: Transforming Seafarer Well-being with Ronald Spithout Guest: Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND Overview: This episode dives into the innovative approaches to healthcare in the maritime industry with Ronald Spithout, MD of OneHealth by VIKAND. Ronald shares insights into how VIKAND is revolutionizing medical services and risk mitigation solution
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