December 2024

Table of Contents

1. Great Ships & Boats of 2024

   Ane Mærsk - Oceanus Aurora - Höegh Aurora - Vaneta Marie - Al Shelila - CMA CGM Mermaid - ACBL Mariner - eWolf - USS John Basilone - ECO Edison - Future Way - Venture Gator

   p. 30

2. The Bridge Beyond: What AI can do for You

   AI and AR are revolutionizing decision-making on the bridge and beyond. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 20

3. Interview: George Whittier, CEO, Fairbanks Morse Defense

   George Whittier, CEO, Fairbanks Morse Defense discusses FMD’s M&A bull run with all eyes on serving its prime customers: the US Navy and US Coast Guard. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 26

4. Vessel Demand to Fuel Floating Wind's Growth

   Projecting vessel demand for floating offshore wind through 2035. By Phil Lewis

   p. 14

5. Profile: Niel Spillane

   100-Year-Old Webbie on a Life Well Lived By Kaye Lin, Director of Communications and Marketing, Webb Institute

   p. 43