Sean M. Holt
Cybersecurity: Ghosts in the Machine
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." – Sun Tzu, The Art of War In the dea...
Bulletproof Live 2: Navigating Security and Wealth for Maritime Leaders
While conducting research for an upcoming article on maritime cybersecurity, The Maritime Executive had t...
Ship Fuels: Ammonia - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
As the maritime industry grapples with stringent regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ammonia emerges as a potential da...
Green Fuel: Methanol's Promise
“The momentum for green fuel is building, and we are pleased to see strong partnerships across the industry as we...
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep: OceanXplorer’s Mission in Asia
The research ship OceanXplorer hosted nearly 200 students and educators on board for tours while operating in...
Journey to Sustainability: When Does the LNG “Bridge” Become the “Road”?
In 2012, liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel was a budding contender in the maritime industry, holding less tha...
Combating Maritime Cyberattacks
On September 11, cyberattacks on Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts attracted worldwide attention. The companies’ global...
Transformative Solutions
As vessels become more advanced and complex, fleet owners and operators are turning to cutting-edge software solutions to maximize...
Modern Class: The Evolution of Class Societies
(Article originally published in May/June 2023 edition.) Dating back to the 1760s in London, classification societies, or "...
Cyber Pirates
Swashbuckling pirates and sabotage on the high seas have gone digital. Ransomware has replaced the cutlass. In fact, the entirety...