HANSA.newscast by Janne Silden
Episodes
#78 Safe Manning, Fatigue and Operational Reality at Sea - A Conversation with Capt. Pradeep Chawla
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Janne Silden speaks with Captain Pradeep Chawla, Master Mariner and CEO of MarinePALS, about how regulatory frameworks translate into operational prac...
#77 Cruise Ships, Ferries & Yachts – Passenger Ships Drive Maritime Innovation
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas Ullrich (RINA) explains how classification has shifted from compliance "police" to advisory partner. We discuss technology, fuels (L...
#77 Cruise Ships, Ferries and Yachts – Passenger Ships as Innovation Drivers
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HANSA Newscast, Janne Silden speaks with Andreas Ullrich from RINA about why passenger ships are often the most technologically dem...
#76 Inside Modern Ship Bridge Technology – Sensors, GNSS & Safety Logic
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Janne Silden visits the bridge system test facility at Anschütz and speaks with Volker Wenzel about how modern ship navigation syste...
#75 Nuclear Propulsion in Commercial Shipping: Technology, Regulation, and Realistic Timelines
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Patrick Ryan, Chief Technology Officer at ABS, about the renewed role of nuclear propulsion in commercial shipping.The d...
#74 - Rudders, Careers & Efficiency Gains – A Maritime Conversation with Carsten Löhmer
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Onboard Große Michel in the Port of Hamburg, this episode of HANSA Newscast features a conversation with Carsten Löhmer, CEO and owner of Loewe Mari...
#73 The Future of Maritime Digitalization: Platforms, Not Tools – Joy Basu, CEO Smart Ship Hub
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maritime digitalization is changing faster than ever. In this episode, I speak with Joy Basu, CEO of Smart Ship Hub, about why the industry is moving ...
#72 Procurement & Access: Inside Hamburg’s MS&D Conference 2025
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions at Hamburg Messe, joins Janne Silden to unpack the reasoning and relevance behind the Maritime Securi...
#71 Don’t Wait for Zero – Oceanly CEO on Real Emission Savings Today
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping can’t afford to wait for new fuels. In this episode of HANSA.newscast, I talk with Frederik Lerche-Tornø, CEO of Oceanly, about how data-d...
#70 GTMaritime - Cyber-Secure & Reliable Fleet Data Transfer with Jamie Jones, COO
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fleet data volumes are exploding — and secure, high-availability IT systems are becoming mission-critical at sea. In this episode, I talk with Jamie...
#69 Accelleron CEO Daniel Bischofberger on Turbochargers, Flexibility and the Fuel Bottleneck
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turbochargers have shaped engine technology for more than a century. From Alfred Büchi’s 1904 patent to today’s high-performance designs, they re...
#68 OceanWings CEO on Wing Sails, AI Optimization & Scaling Wind Propulsion in Shipping
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take for wind propulsion to scale across global shipping? In this episode, I speak with Emmanuel Schalit, CEO of OceanWings, about the en...
#67 ScanReach - Cracking the Hidden Challenge of Maritime IoT
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wireless connectivity on ships is tougher than it looks – steel walls, signal loss, and vendor lock have slowed digitalization at sea. In this episo...
#66 London Shipping Week: From Idea to Global Powerhouse | Founders Moloney & Bankes-Hughes
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
London International Shipping Week (LISW) has grown from a bold idea in 2013 into one of the most influential events on the global maritime calendar —...
#65 Unlocking Fuel Efficiency – Rob Mortimer on Reforming Combustion with Data & AI
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think they understand fuel. Rob Mortimer says they don’t.In this episode, I speak with Rob Mortimer about how reforming the molecular st...
#64 AI Meets Maritime Reality: Structured Data, SIRE 2.0 & Smarter Ship Management – with Fabian Fussek, CEO of Kaiko Systems
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you meet Fabian Fussek, CEO and co-founder of Kaiko Systems, a Berlin-based company using AI and structured frontline data to reduce ...
#63 Idwal - Turning Ship Inspections into Strategic Currency. Interview with Frank Andersen
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a ship inspection into a powerful decision-making tool?In this episode, I speak with Frank Andersen, Head of Transaction Services at I...
#62 Norsepower : Wind Propulsion Is Scaling - Fast
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wind propulsion is no longer a concept—it's being deployed at scale. Ville Paakkari, Head of R&D at Norsepower, joins HANSA.Newscast to talk abo...
#61 Inmarsat - Connected Vessels, Evolving Strategy: Audra Drabløs on Maritime’s Digital Shift
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Audra Drabløs, Strategy Director for Maritime Growth Markets at Inmarsat, joins HANSA.newscast to discuss how modern connectivity is...
#60 Building AutoCaptain: An Aspiring Engineer’s Take on Autonomous Vessels
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Williams, maritime engineering student at Rotterdam Mainport Insititute, shares how he built AutoCaptain - an autonomous boat - in just three mon...
#59 Nor-Shipping – Future-Proofing Maritime. Interview with Sidsel Norvik
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Sidsel Norvik, Director of Nor-Shipping, about the 2025 edition and the theme of "Future-Proofing Maritime." Speaking f...
#58 Inside MEPC 83: NABU's Sönke Diesener on Climate Action, Setbacks & Strategy at the IMO
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in Hamburg, this episode takes you straight into the heart of the IMO’s latest climate negotiations in London—with insider insights from ...
#57 INER – AI in Deep-Sea Mining & Arctic Trade. Interview with Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski, Deputy Chairman at the Institute of Northern-European Economic Research...
#56 DNV - Maritime Innovation & the Power of Data. Interview with Claudia Ohlmeier
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and the urgent need for decarbonizat...
#55 Pelagus 3D: Spare Parts On-Demand - Anywhere, Anytime? Interview with Parthiban Muthukrishnan
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The maritime and offshore industries face major challenges when it comes to spare parts availability, supply chain delays, and sustainability. What i...
#54 Voith Turbo Marine – How Passion for Propulsion Drives the Future
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 I had the privilege of speaking with two leading experts in propulsion technology: Dr. Dirk Jürgens, Vice President of Research & Developmen...
#53 Digital Maritime Business Accelerator: Carsten Bullemer on AI, Innovation, and Community Impact
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carsten Bullemer, founder of Maritime Data Systems, over a beer in Hamburg. As a serial entre...
#52 WISTA International - Conversation with Elpi Petraki on Leadership, Diversity, and Sustainability
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International, Vice President of the Hellenic Short Sea Shipowners Associa...
#51 AI-Driven Change: Sustainability and Innovation at Hapag-Lloyd. Interview with Florian Heinemann
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into how Hapag-Lloyd leverages AI to redefine sustainability, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Florian Heinem...
#50 - Courage to Change: Claudia Beumer’s Bold Dive into Alternative Maritime Fuels
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Claudia Beumer in this episode of HANSA.newscast. As the founder of C4Fuel, Claudia shared her journ...
#49 Maritime Leadership and Empowering Women: Annette Suhrbier, WISTA Germany’s Personality of the Year
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HANSA.newscast we meet Annette Suhrbier, Sales Director at Döhle Group, who draws on her 40+ years of maritime experience to expl...
#48 Dr. E. Horn - Future of Sensor Innovation. Interview with Andreas Buchholz
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HANSA.newscast, I sit down with Andreas Buchholz, Product and Innovation Manager at Dr. Horn. Andreas is an enthusiastic sensor exp...
Navigating the Future of Shipbuilding. Interview with einhard Lüken, Managing Director of VSM
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue with our special SMM 2024 episodes of HANSA.newscast SMM, I’m pleased to share an insightful conversation with Reinhard Lüken, Manag...
Kick Off SMM 2024 with a visit to the Italian Trade Agency stand. Interview with Jens Bruch
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jens Bruch from the Italian Trade Agency about their national stand in Hall B3, upper floor, stands 100 to 106 in ...
The current state of the shipping industry amid geopolitical tension. Interview with Nikolaus Schües, President of BIMCO
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With SMM 2024 just around the corner, don’t miss this timely and insightful episode featuring Nikolaus Schües, President of BIMCO, the world’s la...
Women in the Maritime Industry. Interview with Cathrin Prikker, President of WISTA Germany
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing our special SMM 2024 series and it’s time to put a spotlight on women in the maritime industry! Today I sit down with Cathrin Prik...
#47 - Navigating Leadership and M&A: Insights from Maik Stövhase’s Maritime Journey
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Join me in the latest episode of Hansa.Newscast where I sit down with Maik Stövhase, Managing Director at Stucke Elektronik GmbH. We explore Mik...
#46 Danelec – how much C02 can be saved through digitalization alone? Interview with Casper Jensen
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thrilled to have recently interviewed Casper Jensen, CEO at Danelec, on the HANSA.newscast! Our conversation delved into the future of the maritime in...
#45 Light Structures - How Do Fiber Optic Hull Condition Monitoring Systems Enhance Maritime Safety and Operational Efficiency? Interview with Niklas Hallgren
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I discover the advanced maritime technology of fiber optic monitoring systems with Niklas Hallgren, CEO of Light Structures. Our discussio...
#44 inmarsat – How can vessels stay connected everywhere at sea? Interview with Gert-Jan Panken
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gert-Jan Panken, Vice President of Direct Sales at Inmarsat. Fun fact: Gert-Jan began his c...
#43 – Isn't AI too energy intensive to become sustainable? Interview with Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ AI promises a revolutionary impact on the maritime industry, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience, according to Olive...
#42 How can AI enhance your cruise experience? Interview with Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in episode #42 of HANSA.newscast, as I continue to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the cruising industry together wit...
#41 - How is AI revolutionizing Meyer Werft? Interview with Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how AI is transforming shipbuilding at Meyer Werft with insights from Oliver-Andreas Leszczynski, Director of Artificial Intelligence & ...
#40 Tuco Marine – how are fast boats made energy efficient? Interview with Jonas Pedersen
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Jonas Pedersen, Managing Director at Tuco Marine, has participated in building and designing a fast Trimaran which took two records ...
#39 Personal career reflections. Interview with Dirk Zademack
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dirk Zademack, General Manager at Ampereship, as he shares his transitions from aerospace to shipbuilding, then to naval and yacht manufacturing,...
#38 Zeabuz - are you ready to go autonomous? Interview with Erik Dyrkoren
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Redefining waterborne mobility for cities worldwide. Join me in exploring the latest development of autonomous passenger ferries in this episode of...
#37 Bachmann electronic – how can established companies uplift young talents and startups? Interview with Ronald Epskamp
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspirational episode, Ronald Epskamp, Manager Benelux Office and Maritime Business Unit, shares insights into Bachmann‘s approach to exhibi...
#36 ABB - a game changer in propulsion? Interview with Marcus Högblom
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#35 EST-Floattech - what are the future trends for battery systems? Interview with Joep Gorgels
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Joep Gorgels, CFO and Business Development Officer at EST-Floattech, a Dutch company providing energy storage solutions for the maritime industry...
#34 Kongsberg Maritime & Idealship - how can ship efficiency be improved? Interview with Richard Marioth and Kai Lindenberg
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting off 2024 with an engaging discussion as I host Richard Marioth, Founder of Idealship, and Kai Lindberg, Aftermarket Sales Manager at Kongsber...
#33 Conjuncta - why Africa as supplier of green energy to Europe? Interview with Stefan Liebing
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode featuring an interview with Stefan Liebing, CEO of Conjuncta, focusing on his engagement in Africa, economic policy, and forei...
#32 Subsea Europe Services - what role can unmanned vehicles play in protection of offshore assets? Interview with Daniel Esser
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Daniel Esser, Co-Owner and Director of Business Development at Subsea Europe Services as we talk about technical aspects of marine data collectio...
#31 ROS - what is the value of having a commercial agent in Norway? Interview with Helge Johan Flinder
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 companie...
#30 Wärtsilä - is onboard CCS a feasible solution? Interview with Jan Othman
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is well known that the international maritime industry is exploring various solutions to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. Meet Jan Othman, Vice Pre...
#29 C-Job - how does new technology impact vessel design? Interview with Sabrina Etzdorf
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is it to be German in Holland when it comes to Dutch language and speed limits on the highways? Meet Sabrina Etzdorf, Sales Manager at C-Job Naval...
#28 Delta Cygni Labs - how is transmission of data in space relevant to industries on earth? Interview with Sauli Kiviranta
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sauli Kiviranta, CEO and co-founder of Delta Cygni Labs gives insights into the complexity of effective and timely data transmission....
#27 adesso mobile solutions - will we all have an avatar in the future? Interview with Florian Bliesch
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this informative IT journey with Florian Bliesch from adesso mobile solutions, we look into the future of digitalisation, AI and metavers...
#26 adesso mobile solutions - what is status quo in IT? Interview with Florian Bliesch
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an amazing wealth of information about the ongoing IT revolution! In part 1 of my interview with Florian Bliesch, Head of Innovation & Business D...
#25 KROHNE Group - what's the link between process instrumentation and art? Interview with Ralf Dopieralla
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KROHNE Group produces real-time measurement solutions for a variety of industries. Meet Ralf Dopieralla, General Manager Sales & Marketing bei KRO...
#24 Geislinger - what does kite surfing and powertrain solutions have in common? Interview with Torsten Philipp
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Family-owned Geislinger GmbH supplies couplings, damper and powertrain solution to various industries like marine and wind power. Get to know Torsten ...
#23 Whereby - how can video calls be done easier? Interview with Øyvind Reed
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whereby eases browser based video calls with minimized requirements. On the hot seat today is Øyvind Reed, currently advisor and former CEO of the ...
#22 R&M Group – will virtual reality replace mock-ups? Interview with Calvin Brett
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is R&M, a global provider of solutions for interior outfitting onboard ships, implementing new technology in their offerings? Calvin Brett, Di...
#21 Grundfos – more than just a water pump company? Interview with Katrina Zlobich
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grundfos' slogan is: Possibility in every drop. But what does that really mean, and how can a water pump supplier give further value to a complete...
#20 Vulkan Group – what is the secret behind a high performance coupling? Interview with Gunnar Gödecke
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet an expert who, according to himself, has the best job within the Vulkan Group in this episode of my technical hot seat. Dr. Gunnar Gödecke, Glob...
#19 Hadag – how is decarbonzation and digitalization of Hamburg's public transport on the river Elbe? Interview with Tobias Haack
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Hamburg and the public transport on the river Elbe in this episode of my technical hot seat. Tobias Haack, CEO of Hadag and Alstertou...
#18 Hamann AG – how clean is sewage water when leaving the ship really? Interview with Mathias Schmidt
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I take a closer look at Hamann AG, a family owned company in Germany that manufacture sewage and greywater treatment technology for th...
#17 Shell Marine – what is the future fuel in shipping? Interview with Marcus Schaerer
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode #17 of my technical Hot Seat I talk to Marcus Schaerer, GM Services & Technical at Shell Marine. We touch upon different topics like Sh...
#16 NTNU - Marine Nuclear Propulsion – A Game Changer for Decarbonization? Interview with Prof. Jan Emblemsväg
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of nuclear energy as a sustainable and efficient power source for the maritime industry. My guest, Jan Emblems...
#15 GEA Westfalia Separators – how can separators be a lifestyle? Interview with Michael Fibbe
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Michael Fibbe, Senior Area Sales Manager & Key Account Cruise Industry, who is really enthusiastic about separators. He even has his own mode...
#14 Wolz Nautic - is it possible to replace teak in yachting? Interview with Jörg Bubelach
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wolz Nautic is a company constructing prefabricated and pre manufactured teak decks. Meet Jörg Bubelach, Manager Mega Yacht Department, who gives som...
#13 Meyer RE – how will Meyer Group bring the cruise industry to the next level? Interview with Henning Jongebloed
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henning Jongebloed, Head of Sales at Meyer RE, a newly established company within the Meyer Group, share how they will deliver a holistic and more sus...
#12 Piening Propeller – what connects motorbikes and ship propellers? Interview with Mathias Pein
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Piening Propeller has developed a patented water hydraulic driven controllable pitch propeller (CPP), which they call piening controllable propeller (...
#11 Havkraft – what brings an expected teacher to work on wave energy? Interview with Geir Arne Solheim
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Geir Arne, CEO and founder of Havkraft in Norway, is scared of waves, but has still developed and patented an unique technology that picks up differen...
#10 Alma Clean Power – what is the advantage of SOFC technology? Interview with Bernt Skeie
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bernt Skeie, founder and CEO of Alma Clean Power that is building containerized SOFC modules for the marine, oil & gas sectors. The company...
#9 GEA Westfalia Separator Group – what product is on every second container ship? Interview with Sven Jadzinski
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GEA is a large German cooperation with five business divisions, varying from food and pharma & healthcare to marine. In this episode I talk to Sve...
#8 Wilhelmsen – how is a shipping company and hydrogen production related? Interview with Espen Gjerde
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Espen Gjerde, Senior Vice President at Wilhelmsen New Energy in Norway, is my guest in this episode. Learn more about how Wilhelmsen is shaping the ma...
#7 Dynamic Marine Survey & Solution - how are 3 Dutch guys building their own business and success story in Africa? Interview with Patrick Adam
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Dynamic Marine Survey & Solution (DMSS), a young and expanding company providing services for marine vessels in Africa. Patrick A...
#6 Corvus Energy - What does "powering a clean future" really look like?Interview with Geir Bjørkeli
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I meet with Geir Bjørkeli, CEO at Corvus Energy, a company that wants to drive forward the de-carbonisation of the maritime industry ...
#5 Reintjes Group - what do a traditional company and a foundation have in common? Interview with Louis Zander
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the gearbox the heart of the vessel? This and more is discussed with Louis Zander, a man of many hobbies and a great sense of humor. The traditiona...
#4 Aeditive - how does 3D printing make the concrete industry more sustainable? Interviw with Alexander Türk
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does digitalization in the concrete industry work, and why is staying humble important in business? Learn more about a young high-tech start up fr...
#3 VT Group - what has Disney to do with a bunkering company? Interview with Claudia Beumer
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the usage of mass flow meter systems an USP in the bunkering business and how does VT Group keep their employees committed and safe? Enjoy a te...
#2 Schottel - does company philosophy enhance propulsion expertise? Interview with Rolf Hendriksma
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my second interview I welcome Rolf Hendriksma, Sales Manager Benelux at Schottel. He gives insights into the family feeling within the company, bio...
#1 Praxis Automation Technology - are shipping and green technology a fit? Interview with Terry von Velzen
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are hobbies like sailing and football also good for business, and what does words like innovation, green is the new black, mega and sustainability...
HANSA.newscast by Janne Silden – Trailer
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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