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UnDocked: The Maritime Transformation Show

Raal Harris and Nick Chubb
Artificial Intelligence
Maritime Industry
Decarbonization
Maritime Technology
Shipping Industry
AI In Maritime
Saas
Logistics
Digital Transformation
Rightship
Mergers and Acquisitions
Ripple
Microsoft Copilot
International Maritime Organization
Wind Propulsion Technology
Productivity
Container Shipping
Sustainability
Odfell
Thetius

Undocked is a weekly podcast where Nick Chubb and Raal Harris explore what’s changing in maritime and technology. Through candid conversations and guest interviews, the show unpacks emerging trends, overlooked stories, and strategic insights, offering a fresh, unfiltered perspective on the evolving future of one of the world’s oldest industries.

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Nick and Raal report from Bergen after Undocked’s first live stage appearance, capturing interviews with Michael Beckley, Sabrina Chao, Andreas Enger, Julian Bray, Pia Melling and Göran Persson. Across geopolitics, China, ammonia, ship management, ma... more

Stylianos Papageorgiou of Lomar Labs joins Nick and Raal to explain how a ship owner can help maritime startups move from promising prototypes to usable technology. The conversation covers the Compass programme, onboard testing, energy transition, au... more

This week, Raal and Nick catch up as Posidonia 2026 gets into full swing. With Nick reporting live from Athens and Raal experiencing Posidonia FOMO from afar, the conversation explores what’s really happening beneath the headlines.

From the explosio... more

Nick and Raal reunite after weeks on the road to discuss the growing pressures reshaping shipping: geopolitical instability, seafarers operating in conflict zones, AI-driven decision-making, and the fragility of global supply chains. The conversation... more

Raal Harris speaks with Susanne Justesen of the Global Maritime Forum about the evolution of the All Aboard Alliance and a new industry effort to establish transparent, independently verified crew welfare standards. The conversation explores fatigue,... more

Zero44 founder Friederike Hesse joins Undocked to unpack the operational reality of maritime decarbonisation compliance. From FuelEU pooling and EU ETS accounting to the unintended consequences of CII, the discussion explores how regulation is reshap... more

Claire Georgeson joins UnDocked to discuss why shipping’s human element remains under-measured despite mounting operational pressures. From piracy-era chartering to founding PsyFyi, she argues the industry must treat seafarers as strategic assets rat... more

Sixty days after the Hormuz closure, supply chains are straining in unexpected ways, from sulphur to food systems. The conversation shifts to maritime training, questioning whether regulation-led models can keep pace with AI, accelerating change, and... more

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Recent Guests

Susanne Justesen
Sustainability Director at Global Maritime Forum
Global Maritime Forum
Episode: Psychological Safety, Crew Certification, and the Economics of Welfare with Susanne Justesen
Friederike Hesse
CEO and co-founder of Zero44, a software company for shipping compliance
Zero44
Episode: FuelEU Pooling, Carbon Markets, and Regulatory Fragmentation with Friederike Hesse
Claire Georgeson
Founder and CEO of PsyFyi
PsyFyi
Episode: Seafarer Retention, Human Factors, and the Limits of Compliance with Claire Georgeson
Tom Lister
CEO of Global Ship Lease, US-listed owner and lessor of container ships
Global Ship Lease
Episode: Leading a Publicly Traded Shipping Company Through Turbulent Times with Tom Lister
Raal Harris
AI and human element expert featured on the Digital Ship AI and Automation Journal
Independent/AI specialist
Episode: We unpack the Digital Ship journal on AI in maritime
Peter Rossi
Technologist by trade with 26 years in the industry; CTO and investor involved in PE-backed tech and maritime ventures
Belugo, zpventures.com
Episode: Private Equity CTO Teaches a Masterclass on Agentic AI
Steen Lund
CEO of RightShip
RightShip
Episode: RightShip, Safety Scores & the Future of AI in Maritime with Steen Lund
David Dearsley
Industry figure in seafarer welfare and labor standards
IMEK / Maritime Labor Convention advocate
Episode: Remembering a Champion of Seafarer Rights, Software Changes Class & Mission-led Funds
Panayotis Drossos
Deputy COO of TMS Cardiff Gas
TMS Cardiff Gas
Episode: Digital Distraction at sea & DIY Maritime Learning

Hosts

Nick Chubb
Co-host of UnDocked; host/lead in multiple episodes; involved in maritime and tech discussions.
Raal Harris
Co-host of UnDocked; frequently guides conversations on maritime business, policy, and technology.

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FuelEU Pooling, Carbon Markets, and Regulatory Fragmentation with Friederike Hesse
Q: How does pooling practically work, and what makes a pooling decision more attractive than paying penalties?
Pooling allows crews to combine fleets to meet average targets with private agreements; it can be more cost-effective than penalties, especially when trading surpluses and leveraging additional benefits from voluntary carbon trading and EU ETS considerations.
FuelEU Pooling, Carbon Markets, and Regulatory Fragmentation with Friederike Hesse
Q: Do you see that there's any change in how ships are being operated today yet based on these rules, or is it mostly future-oriented?
Certain practices have already shifted, such as pilots and early adoption of biofuels, and operators are increasingly incorporating FuelEU and EU ETS considerations into day-to-day planning, though the pace of change varies by segment and market volatility.
Private Equity CTO Teaches a Masterclass on Agentic AI
Q: What practical steps should a mid-sized shipping company take to begin engaging with AI?
Start with identifying high-value, low-risk processes that are repetitive or data-heavy, implement governance around access and data usage, pilot with tools that integrate into existing platforms, and keep humans in the loop for judgment calls and quality control.
Private Equity CTO Teaches a Masterclass on Agentic AI
Q: Could you give us your view on what's changed in the last six months in agentic AI?
Agentic AI has moved beyond chat interfaces to systems with memory, heartbeat monitoring, and the ability to act across data sources and tools. This enables end-to-end automation and proactive decision-making, rather than just responding to prompts, while also introducing governance and security considerations.
Greek Shipping, AI Hiring, and the Rise of Robotic Fleets
Q: What advice would you give if you were advising someone who was trying to sell to Greek ship owners?
Understand the Greek market well, build strong relationships, and be present in the community.

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A forward-looking tech and maritime show that blends business strategy and industry trends with hands-on operational realities. Across recent episodes, topics span AI-driven ROI debates in SaaS, wind-assisted propulsion and decarbonization in shipping, geopolitics shaping global trade, and the emergence of maritime digitalization, automation, and crew welfare considerations. Conversations with industry leaders and practitioners often shift between macro-themes (regulations, energy transition, ESG) and practical how-tos (networking at major events, fundraising for startups, implementing new tech). Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on governance, culture, and leadership within large and evolving maritime organizations, alongside the explor... more

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