The latest episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast focuses on women in maritime and the recent WISTA AGM in Barcelona.

Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Trade Maritime News,talks to Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA International and Louise Proctor,Deputy Director, Planning & Programming, Technical Cooperation Division, IMO.

They discuss the WISTA AGM addressing themes of diversity, progress, and the challenges facing the industry today.

Among the topics covered in the conversation are:

• Overview of the WISTA International AGM
• Louise's experience at the AGM
• Elpi’s insights on industry challenges
• Discussion about the Women in Maritime survey results
• The IMO WISTA Maritime Speakers Bureau
• Key takeaways from the AGM
• Future of WISTA International events

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The IMO Net Zero Framework is delayed, US and China trade port fees, and sexist boys club allegations.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of October, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

Shadow fleet and AI to support tanker fundamentals, says Marinakis

Virtual watchkeeper reduces near misses by 58%

Invest in seafarers to mitigate GPS attacks, says Bahri

Warning on increased GPS interference in the Middle East

US-listed owners to bear brunt of China port fee retaliation

Singapore big winner in USTR 301 fees fallout

IMO delays adoption of Net Zero Framework by a year

ITF orders investigation into ‘sexist boys' club’ allegations

Maersk Offshore Wind files dispute over cancelled Seatrium WTIV

Panama taking back land from failed Chinese port

Seafarer happiness plunges across the board in Q3

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On this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Gary Howard speaks with Dr William Moore, Head of Loss Prevention at the American Club, about vessel fires — specifically those involving electric vehicles (EVs). Moore explains the causes of EV fires, and how thermal runaway stems from mechanical, thermal, or electrical abuse of lithium-ion batteries, noting that used EVs can pose higher risks than new units, and that risks increase for states-of-charge over 30%.

While cars with internal combustion engines are far more likely to ignite than EVs, EV fires are tougher to extinguish at sea, Moore explains, as foam and CO₂ are less effective, and the huge volumes of water necessary to control an EV fire can threaten vessel stability while creating toxic runoff.

Recent high-profile car carrier losses often lack definitive root causes, although one confirmed case, Grande Costa d’Avorio in 2023, was not caused by an EV.

With formal IMO rules not expected before 2027, Moore urges ship-specific risk assessments, robust early detection using thermal sensors and cameras, rigorous drills/PPE readiness, smart stowage and access planning, and industry information-sharing to protect crews and assets.

Read the Interferry e-cars on board brochure discussed in the episode here.