Freelance writer Pat Zeitler is a commercial diver and former reserve officer in the USCG. This is his first appearance in the magazine.

Blissfully Safe

Published Mar 13, 2024 2:35 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Cruise Ships

"The customer is always right” is an unwritten rule in the business world, but when it comes to the passenger...

High Volume, Low Revenue

Published Nov 13, 2023 12:11 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The marine salvage industry is tough, resilient and characterized by resourcefulness and ingenuity. Salvors themselves are a highl...

Published Aug 1, 2023 11:51 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

A global look at the ship repair business shows that newbuilds are the focus in China, maintenance and retrofitting are getting al...

Published Jul 21, 2023 7:25 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Shipbuilding

(Article originally published in May/June 2023 edition.) [By Patrick Zeitler] A global look at the ship repair business show...