In this episode, Nick Chubb and Raal Harris unpack theDock’s 30 Under 30 Maritime Technology Companies list, spotlighting trends in European innovation and the dominance of chartering-focused software. They break the news of Sedna’s acquisition of Dataloy, exploring how the move could create a voyage management superapp and reshape email-driven operations.
The conversation turns to the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review, highlighting a record low in vessel losses but rising anxiety around geopolitical risks, including the recent sinking of the Magic Seas. They discuss the sharp rise in war risk premiums, the growing impact of the “dark fleet,” and the need for holistic responses to global shipping pressures.
Rounding out the episode, they revisit nuclear-powered shipping, examining the financial and regulatory barriers to small modular reactors, and draw parallels with challenges in carbon capture and waste logistics. From inboxes to innovation pathways, this is a wide-ranging look at the forces reshaping the maritime sector.
Links:
- theDock 30 under 30
- Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025
- Has shipping painted itself into a CO2 corner?