<description>&lt;p&gt;Removing wrecks is an expensive business. And the bill continues to rise as governments and the public demand cleaner, clearer oceans. TradeWinds counts the costs of retrieving stricken ships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;by Paul Peachey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;a TradeWinds/DN Media podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The cost of wreck removal in a regulated world

Removing wrecks is an expensive business. And the bill continues to rise as governments and the public demand cleaner, clearer oceans. TradeWinds counts the costs of retrieving stricken ships. by Paul Peachey a TradeWinds/DN Media podcast<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Wrecked

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode TradeWinds's Asia correspondent Huaqing Ma talks to John Rowley, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Wallem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wallem is one of the leading ship managers in the maritime sector. Huaqing and John talk about the challenges of being a modern ship manager in a competitive world and why the company is so closely bonded with Hong Kong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read Huaqing's full articles here: &lt;a href="https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/from-combat-zones-to-ship-decks-the-making-of-wallem-s-ceo/2-1-1902323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From combat zones to ship decks: The making of Wallem’s CEO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The challenges of being a competitive ship manager and the allure of Hong Kong

In this episode TradeWinds's Asia correspondent Huaqing Ma talks to John Rowley, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Wallem.Wallem is one of the leading ship managers in the maritime sector. Huaqing and John talk about the challenges of being a modern ship manager in a competitive world and why the company is so closely bonded with Hong Kong. Read Huaqing's full articles here: <a href="https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/from-combat-zones-to-ship-decks-the-making-of-wallem-s-ceo/2-1-1902323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">From combat zones to ship decks: The making of Wallem’s CEO</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In depth with John Rowley, chief executive, Wallem 

<description>When the Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, its pilot had already dismissed the tugs that had been tethered to the ship when it left the docks. When he called for a tug’s help just minutes before the collision, the powerful vessel was too far away to help. In the third episode in our series on the accident, we explore why the container ship was going it alone without a “tiny but mighty” tug.&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 3 of our investigation into the shipping accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

When the Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, its pilot had already dismissed the tugs that had been tethered to the ship when it left the docks. When he called for a tug’s help just minutes before the collision, the powerful vessel was too far away to help. In the third episode in our series on the accident, we explore why the container ship was going it alone without a “tiny but mighty” tug.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Marine investigation: ‘Tiny but mighty’ tugs

<description>In the second episode of our detailed look at the shipping accident that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, we look at why this structure was not able to withstand a strike by the container ship Dali. Engineering experts explain that recommendations to conduct risk assessments were not applied to many bridges built before those standards were created, and they describe the steps that US agencies will need to take to prevent another deadly casualty.&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A mini-series exploring the shipping accident that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

In the second episode of our detailed look at the shipping accident that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, we look at why this structure was not able to withstand a strike by the container ship Dali. Engineering experts explain that recommendations to conduct risk assessments were not applied to many bridges built before those standards were created, and they describe the steps that US agencies will need to take to prevent another deadly casualty.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Marine investigation: Risky bridges

<description>In March 2024, the Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, killing six, injuring two and shutting down maritime traffic for weeks. In the first episode of an investigative series, TradeWinds looks at the events of that tragic day with the help of a naval architect and an experienced captain. &lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

TradeWinds takes a deep dive into the shipping accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

In March 2024, the Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, killing six, injuring two and shutting down maritime traffic for weeks. In the first episode of an investigative series, TradeWinds looks at the events of that tragic day with the help of a naval architect and an experienced captain. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Marine investigation: ‘The bridge is down’

TradeWinds’ Wavelength Plus explores and takes a deep dive into stories on shipping markets, the regulations and the people shaping the shipping industry.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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