The Maritime Risk Podcast

The countdown is on - in this critical episode, your host, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with ShorelineHudson’s cybersecurity lead Mike Malito to unpack the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Final Rule on Cybersecurity, a sweeping update to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) that mandates a national baseline for cyber readiness across all regulated U.S. ports and terminals. With the July 2025 deadline fast approaching, this epis...

In this follow-up to episode 36 of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown is joined again by U.S. trade policy expert Andrew Baskin to unpack the now-finalized U.S. port fee regime targeting Chinese-linked vessels.

With tariffs topping $1 million per voyage in some cases, strategic exemptions, and geopolitical backlash brewing in Beijing, we explore how this policy is already reshaping vessel operations, tr...

As U.S. policymakers reconsider controversial port fees targeting Chinese-built ships, uncertainty still looms for shipowners, charterers, and global supply chains. In this episode, Captain Thomas Brown speaks with Washington-based policy advisor Andrew Baskin to unpack the latest developments, explore the commercial risks for Far East owners, and explain how time-chartered vessels could be affected.

In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with Tim Gerland, Senior Vice President ShorelineHudson and leading expert on U.S. environmental compliance, to unpack the U.S. Coast Guard’s sweeping update to its Marine Environmental Response Guidelines.

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Welcome to the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast. I'm your host, Captain Thomas Brown, CEO of Shoreline Ltd. Today, I’m joined by Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Intelligence and Risk at Ambrey, the UK’s leading maritime security firm.

Ambrey specializes in intelligence-led risk management for shipping, oil and gas, and offshore industries, providing security escorts, armed protection, and operational risk solutions. Joshua b...

In this episode of Shoreline's Maritime Risk Podcast, host Thomas Brown speaks with Rob Vazquez, CEO and founder of Beacon Technologies, about groundbreaking advancements in maritime cybersecurity. Rob shares insights into Beacon’s innovative tools—CyFax and Detect—designed to offer vessels a 360-degree defense against modern cyber threats. Learn how these cutting-edge solutions bring real-time threat intelligence and automated rem...

In our latest episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing the maritime industry. Join host Captain Thomas Brown as he chats with Osher Perry, CEO of Shipin Systems, about their groundbreaking AI platform, Fleet Vision. Discover how AI-powered video monitoring and data analytics are improving safety, reducing incidents by 40%, and boosting operational efficiency on vessels worldwide. Whether ...

In this insightful episode of the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing topics facing the shipping industry today: carbon finance. As environmental regulations tighten and market expectations evolve, shipowners and industry stakeholders must navigate the complex landscape of carbon accounting, sustainable finance, and compliance reporting. Join Captain Thomas Brown and Darren Wolfberg, CEO of Triang...

As the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and align with global sustainability targets, AXA XL's EEI offers a unique insurance solution. Their new product is designed to cover the additional carbon emissions that result from fortuitous events like course deviations to a port of refuge or repairs, by providing indemnity in the form of voluntary carbon credits.

We will explore how this insurance pr...

Welcome to the latest episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, where we dive deep into the crucial issues facing the shipping industry today.

In this episode, we tackle the pressing topic of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance and its growing significance in the maritime sector.

Our esteemed guests, Anne Katrine Bjerregaard from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and Peter Jameson fro...

In this episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we delve into Shoreline’s newly launched MDCI Client Protection Scheme. In this episode, Shoreline’s P&I Consultant Simon Swallow puts the questions to Shoreline’s CEO Captain Thomas Brown.

Together, they discuss the intricacies of MDCI, its key benefits, how to opt-in to the MDCI Client Protection Scheme, and real-life claims scenarios that highlight the critical importance...

Join us for our latest episode of the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast as we sit down with Simon Swallow, our newest consultant and seasoned P&I insurance veteran. With over three decades of experience, Simon delves into the transformative journey of the P&I insurance industry, discussing key changes, technological advancements, and the future of P&I insurance and risk management. This insightful conversation sheds light...

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🎙️ Dive into the intriguing world of maritime cyber security with our latest Maritime Risk Podcast episode! Join us as we welcome Professor Stephen McCombie, an esteemed expert with a rich tapestry of experience spanning policing, academia, and the frontlines of cybercrime and digital forensics.

In this captivating conversation, Stephen unveils the hidden depths of maritime cyber threats, sharing insights from his groundbreaking r...

The episode rounds off our short series of educational podcasts which have been recorded to provide our listeners with a deeper understanding of our new MDCI product.

In this the final episode we learn from the lifelong professional experience of George Chalos when defending shipowners and their crews before the U.S. courts and speaks to the value of the legal services we have embedded within the MDCI policy.

Our listeners are walk...

In this podcast episode, we invite you to explore the detailed benefits, policy limits, and how you can integrate MDCI into your current Shoreline coverage.

For those listeners new to our insurance solutions, we explain how our flexible premium models are tailored to accommodate your vessel's unique attributes.

Listen now, to discover how MDCI can serve as your protective shield against the risks associated with MARPOL prosecutions...

In this very special episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we are excited to introduce a new insurance solution, namely, MDCI, which has been carefully crafted to address one of the most pressing challenges for ship owners and their crew trading their vessels to the U.S. today.

After a year of research and collaboration with industry experts, maritime lawyers and marine reinsures at Lloyd’s, we are thrilled to unveil this e...

In this episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we discuss the main incentives and commercial goals driving hackers to target the maritime industry. We unravel how high-profile incidents, such as the Ever Given's Suez Canal blockage, have created newfound incentives for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities within the sector. Additionally, we uncover the emerging role of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in a...

Welcome to the latest episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, in this episode we discuss an alarming statistic from the maritime industry.

According to a report by RightShip, an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused digital maritime platform, half of the maritime incidents recorded in 2022 occurred in ports and terminals. This data was collected from various...