HANSA.newscast by Janne Silden

Join Dirk Zademack, General Manager at Ampereship, as he shares his transitions from aerospace to shipbuilding, then to naval and yacht manufacturing, and now focusing on emission-free ferries and passenger vessels.  Dirk openly talks about his ups and downs, passion for innovation and how his career is shaped by both deliberate choices as well as a series of unplanned opportunities.   Listen now for career inspiration and actionable takeaways! 

Redefining waterborne mobility for cities worldwide.  Join me in exploring the latest development of autonomous passenger ferries in this episode of HANSA.newscast featuring Erik Dyrkoren, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeabuz. Together we dig into the fascinating journey of developing autonomous vessels, the feedback from their users in Stockholm as well as the challenges and emotions related to this technology.  Key Takeaways:   🔗 Transforming city connectivity with electric and autonomous vessels  🛳️ Zeabuz' success in Stockholm - the world's first electric and autonomous passenger vessel  🤔 Overcoming challenges in regulation, cybersecurity, and public perception  🧮 Advanced algorithms for situational awareness and motion planning  🌐 Global-leading technology rooted in a rich research history  Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of waterborne transport

In this inspirational episode, Ronald Epskamp, Manager Benelux Office and Maritime Business Unit, shares insights into Bachmann‘s approach to exhibitions, networking, and the challenges of finding the right talent in the maritime industry. Join us as we discuss key success factors, global expansion plans and new office openings. Highlights:  🤝 Collaborative Initiatives - from sharing exhibition booths to support emerging talents  🎯 Sales Philosophy – Ronald has a clear view on how to create successful customer relationships 🌱 Continuous Growth and Learning - gain insights into personal and professional growth as Ronald reflects back on his professional career  🤖 Making Automation Tangible – learn more about how Bachman Electronics showcase new features and products at exhibitions 

Happy Friday! Join us on an exciting journey of innovation inspired by nature in this epsiode. Meet Marcus Högblom, Head of Passenger, Dry cargo and Ice Segment, Global Sales at ABB Marine and Ports, as we delve into discussions about green efficiency, Marcus’s love for cooking, and a technological breakthrough that vows to achieve up to 85% propulsion efficiency:    🐋 mimicking nature to increase ship efficiency  🚢 market potential and applications  🛠 challenges and future outlook   🌍 environmental impact

Meet Joep Gorgels, CFO and Business Development Officer at EST-Floattech, a Dutch company providing energy storage solutions for the maritime industry, in this episode of HANSA.newscast. Our conversation covers topics such as the company's expansion into Asia, the development of their Octopus series, competition in the battery market, challenges in electrifying shipping, and the need for new business models. Listen in and get insights into:  🌏 business development aspects of EST-Floattech  📈 various facets influencing the company's growth and success  ♟️ the strategic importance of Asia  🔋 the need for further awareness regarding the capabilities of energy storage systems  🕵️‍♂️ emerging trends like containerized solutions   Joep is deeply passionate about sustainability in the maritime sector; his insights reveal a strategic leader committed to global expansion, technological innovation, and creating environmentally impactful solutions in the energy storage industry.

Starting off 2024 with an engaging discussion as I host Richard Marioth, Founder of Idealship, and Kai Lindberg, Aftermarket Sales Manager at Kongsberg Maritime. Topic was the new guidelines from the Maritime Cluster of Northern Germany on ship efficiency and international emission regulations. Listen in and get some great insights into:  🗂️ Existing and upcoming regulations in international shipping  ⛽️ Assessment matrix with a comparison of various fuels like HFO, MDO, LNG, LPG, Methanol, Ethanol, Biofuel, Ammonia, Hydrogen based on multiple criteria  👩‍🎨 Efficiency as a key design principle for technology providers  🌍 Global collaboration for sustainability  😰 Challenges in industry adoption  The MCN guidelines are free of charge and in English, just send an email to: ines.jahnke@maritimes-cluster.de https://www.maritimes-cluster.de/news/aktuelles/aktualisierter-leitfaden-zur-steigerung-der-schiffseffizienz/

Welcome to this episode featuring an interview with Stefan Liebing, CEO of Conjuncta, focusing on his engagement in Africa, economic policy, and foreign trade. Stefan has a remarkable level of engagement in Africa, having visited the continent around 300 times and most of the 54 countries. Listen in and get valuable insights into:  🌳 Green hydrogen project in Angola, that aims to supply Europe with sustainable and affordable green hydrogen   🤝 Cultural differences and trust factors in business, particularly in the context of business negotiations in Germany-Africa relations  🌎 ReThinking Africa foundation, which challenge current traditional development approach through a change of perspective; a partnership of equals in business and investment  🏆 Success defined by making a difference through job creations

Meet Daniel Esser, Co-Owner and Director of Business Development at Subsea Europe Services as we talk about technical aspects of marine data collection to business strategies, market challenges and his personal philosophy on success.   Technically, I found the integration of hardware and software expertise into their so-called Autonomy Engine interesting, as well as Daniel’s view on artificial intelligence and autonomous solutions to enhance the speed and security of decision-making in the industry.  Listen in and learn more about: 🚤 The role of unmanned vehicles in protecting offshore assets, including wind farms, against potential threats  🔦 Details on the equipment onboard autonomous vessels, including sensors, cameras, navigation systems, and communication tools  💰 The use of autonomous vessels, both surface and underwater, to increase efficiency and reduce costs in marine data collection

In this episode you get to know Helge Johan Flinder, CEO of Reed Olsen & Schytz (ROS), who is a commercial agent in Norway for well-known companies like SKF Marine, Fuchs Fördertechnik, ACO Marine Systems, Minimax and PPG Marine Coatings. As an agent, ROS acts as a sales and support office for the represented companies, and engage with ship owners, yards, OEMs and management companies. The following is discussed: - sales performance - selection of companies to represent - customer relationships, and building of trust and reputation - generational handover of the family business - OEMs and market trends - success metrics

It is well known that the international maritime industry is exploring various solutions to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. Meet Jan Othman, Vice President Exhaust Treatment at Wärtsilä, in this episode and listen in as we dive into the carbon capture and storage (CCS) solution newly developed: - The decarbonization challenge for the shipping industry - CCS versus other decarbonization technologies for shipping including pros and cons and business drivers for CCS - Wärtsilä’s CCS development program - How CCS can reduce demand for carbon-neutral fuels Moreover, what has Jan revealed as a fun fact about himself?