June 2026

Table of Contents

1. Interview: Hayato Suga, President & CEO, ClassNK

   Taking the helm of one of the world’s premeire classification societies during time of rapid change, ClassNK’s President and CEO Hayato Suga charts the course ahead, prioritizing AI and decarbonization. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 14

2. Shipbuilding: Resourceful Dutch Stay Afloat

   Adept design and production strategies underpin global competitiveness in target sectors. By David Tinsley

   p. 22

3. Autonomous Boats & Port Security

   Established and emerging autonomous boat platforms offer promise and challenge for ports. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 26

4. “I Hope to Be Remembered as a Decent Man”

   Per Sævik has steered [Havila] his business empire through deep crises and spectacular triumphs. Now he is preparing for perhaps his greatest challenge yet. Retirement. By Josefine Spiro

   p. 18

5. Driven to the Choking Point

   How disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are impacting global maritime logistics, law and policy. By Jeffrey H. Lewis

   p. 10