Maritime Matters takes a deep dive with leadership in the global maritime industry, going beyond the headlines for insights on the most topical issues of the day. From oceangoing ships to coastal and inland waterways; to ship and boat design and construction; each episode is dedicated to exploring the rigors of working on and around the world’s waterways.
Seafarers Wanted: MSC’ Nicholson Touts Upgraded Pay and Benefits plus ‘The Mission’
When talk turns to revitalizing the U.S. maritime industrial base, many of the conversations come back to the critical nature of maritime missions and U.S. economic and national security. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is a critical part of this national security equation, as a military force only goes as far as its supply chain of fuel, food, ammo and other critical supplies allow. RADM Benjamin Nicholson, Commander, U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command, visited with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, for a deep and broad discussion on all matters impacting the force, starting with the changes in mariner pay and benefits that will enable MSC to attract and retain the seafarers it wants and needs to fuel its mission. Applying lessons learned in the Middle East conflict with Iran and eyeing potential conflict in the Pacific theatre, RADM Nicholson discussed the whole package, from people to ships to training and education to political support.
29 Sept 2026
“All In, All Good, All for One” Tim Gallaudet on Science, Leadership and the People Behind the Mission
“Holding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership For Turbulent Times” by Tim Gallaudet, PhD, Rear Admiral, US Navy (ret) is much more than a standard leadership tome, far less than a tell-all political expose, rather a common sense approach on leadership and life as told by the man who lives and works with empathy, humility and servant leadership. RAdm Gallaudet recounts his long and storied career, as well as the tumult serving as a presidential appointee under the first Trump Administration as a the leader of NOAA. RAdm Gallaudet is an open book on the many mentors, colleagues and family personalities and events that helped to shape his views on leadership and life.
25 Sept 2026
Got Propane? Adoption in Port & Maritime Accelerates
Ports are looking for affordable, reliable ways to decarbonize while still getting the performance they need. Propane can be part of that entire energy mix — from moving freight to material handling to producing dependable power. Jim Bunsey of the Propane Education Research Council (PERC) visits with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, to share insights on how ports, terminals and even the workboat market [with a forthcoming conversion of the Erie class diesel tugboat Cheyenne to a hybrid propane vessel with electric drives] are increasing the uptake on this clean, available fuel alternative.
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