April 2024

Table of Contents

1. MSC Turns 75

   Rear Admiral Philip Sobeck discusses MSC’s 75 year history, and more importantly its future, including the great need for new ships and mariners.

   p. 24

2. SOVs: Analyzing the Market Drivers

   As offshore wind grows globally, so too do the dynamics around SOVs.

   p. 16

3. Interview: Rob Langford, ABS

   ABS’ VP of Global Offshore Wind dissects market movements in U.S., as well as the vast potential in floating wind.

   p. 20

4. Simulation & Our Relationship with Tech

   Simulation-based training has its whole-of-ship/whole-of-team scenarios, but zooming in, the industry is now working on more specific targets.

   p. 34

5. Heavy Lifters

   The race for bigger cranes to enhance offshore energy efficiency.

   p. 30