If the government can help give stakeholders a bit more certainty in the offshore wind sector, business development manager Kieran Morton believes it has a rosy future. But there are challenges. Listen as Morton shares his expertise on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind in general, the strengths of the UK in this sector, the uniqueness of Aberdeen as a port, and the lack of certainty plaguing developers.

Fender Innovations began life in a garden shed in 2009 after they noticed how bad the fenders on the market seemed to be. With the help of the attention they received at Seawork (they won an Innovations Award), three years later the business was unrecognisable. Co-founder Sylvia Ruizendaal speaks to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason.

As we reach the end of another tumultuous year in the offshore wind industry, stakeholders must be wondering what the true picture looks like. Among the news of auctions finding no bidders and turbine manufacturers losing billions of dollars, new projects are still being announced almost daily. A true picture is difficult to gauge, especially when different corners of the globe are in quite different phases of development. Philip Lewis, director research at Intelatus Global Partners, spends a lot of time looking at the various factors involved. He spared some time with maritime journal to give his company's perspective, and we talked about competition from China, port infrastructure in North America, the growing size of wind turbines, and a lot more.

Customers and journalists were given an hour-long tour of the American engine manufacturer’s brand new rebuild centre in Krakow. Our podcast gives highlights and a few insights into the firm’s direction.

Stephen Milne, On Water Operations Manager of Artemis Technologies, unveils the company's 100% electric workboat, the Pioneer of Belfast. The workboat made its debut in the UK capital during London Shipping Week and in this episode editor Debbie chats with Stephen about the advances of the design during a quick spin down the Thames.

In this episode, we chat with James Bradford, Chief Technology Officer, North Star about their new collaboration with technology firm, Stillstrom and how their offshore charging buoy concept will revolutionise this sector of commercial marine.

After three decades of serving the British Royal Navy, Commodore Mel Robinson is stepping away from her last role leading the 4000 maritime reserves who support the Navy. Listen as we get to know more about her 30-year voyage.

At the WISTA rooftop summer party hosted by the IMO last week, women in the maritime industry were encouraged to demand more opportunities for their careers.

Marine engine distributor Frydenbø has selected Eminox to supply its exhaust treatment systems in an alternative to dumping diesel.

Listen to Richard Mills speaking to MJ editor Debbie Mason at the recent Oceanology International show in London.