Episode 119: Project-Led Growth, Practical Decarbonization & Startup Bridges with Tabitha Logan
Guest: Tabitha Logan, Director of Projects, Cetus Maritime; Co-Founder, The Captain’s Table
Episode Overview:
From fleet renewals to digitalization to sustainability-linked financing, Tabitha Logan brings a project leader’s perspective to maritime’s transformation. She also shares how The Captain’s Table Challenge continues to bridge the gap between shipowners and startups.
Key Points:
- Leading growth at Cetus: S&P, M&A, branding, digitalization, ESG
- Why change management > new tools when driving adoption
- Quick wins that build buy-in (e.g., Shipfix saving teams 2–3 hours/day)
- Digitalization challenges: training, disruption, cyber risks
- Efficiency retrofits: rudder mods, prop tweaks, silicon coatings (8–10% fuel savings)
- Alternative fuels: biofuels now, methanol/ammonia still too costly
- Crew retention & morale gains from eco-fleet upgrades + Starlink connectivity
- Financing dividends: securing sustainability-linked loan facilities
- Captain’s Table: how startups win by proving value early and listening to feedback
- Future vision: global heats (London, Dubai) feeding Hong Kong finals; alumni + corporate labs
Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by OrbitMI; check out their noon reporter here: https://www.orbitmi.com/connected-maritime-era
Learn More:
- Ep 114 – Josephine Le (The Hood): Seafarer welfare & transparency
- Ep 116 – Joy Basu (Smart Ship Hub): ROI-focused digital platforms for small/mid owners
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Music by: Peg and The Rejected “King of SKA”
Art Work By: GA Design
Produced by: Chris Aversano
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