ISSUE 72 | September 2020

Restart, recover, renew

We speak to British trade association Maritime UK about its new Sector Recovery Plan

Jones Act: good or bad for shipping?

After the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act this year, we ask if it is a help or hindrance to shipping in the US and abroad

5g in shipping

A closer look at Europe's 5G Blueprint project and the ways that 5G connectivity could benefit maritime

japan's roadmap to zero emissions

Will Japan's move towards sustainability help boost shipping's recovery in the region?

Q&A: Gravity fields and navigation

We speak to the UK Quantum Technology Hub about its new system for ship navigation, which doesn't rely on satellites

could microbubbles speed up shipping?

We speak to Silverstream Technologies about a how a new lubrication concept for hulls could boost ship speeds

clamping down on bad shippers

Analysing the necessity of a new guidance document launched by the US Coast Guard on common deceptive shipping practices

autonomous security vessels

We speak to two manufacturers of autonomous security vessels to find out why they could be a game changer for port security

boosting maritime innovation

The Port of Tyne's technology and transformation director on the potential of 'concurrent design' for shipping