Paul Benecki
Staff Writer
Paul Benecki is a graduate of Cornell University's chemistry program. He worked in industry for several years before shipping out on freighters and tugs on the U.S. West Coast, then with the University of Washington's research vessel, the Thomas G. Thompson. He studied navigation and bridge resource management at the Pacific Maritime Institute, and is currently a staff writer and news editor at The Maritime Executive Magazine.
Leading the Way
Skilled mariners are the backbone of the merchant fleet, and they work tirelessly to keep commerce moving smoothly. But their skil...
Challenging China's Shipbulding Dominance
China has become the most dominant player in the shipbuilding industry since World War II, when American builders like Henry Kaise...
Change of Direction
The offshore oil and gas industry has bounced back from the doldrums of recent years with a leaner look and fewer players. Worldwi...
Compliance Assurance
Compliance is a top priority for shipowners, and that includes the handling of effluent and emissions. Merchant ships have at leas...
Floating Offices
Connectivity might be the fastest-changing part of the shipping industry. Just a decade ago, most ships dropped out of digital con...
Win-Win: Advanced Antifouling Saves Both Money and the Environment
Shipowners have been looking for ways to keep the weeds and barnacles off their vessels since time immemorial. Enterprising Greek...
Clean and Pure
Shipowners have every incentive to ensure the cleanliness of their operations and go to great lengths to find the best solutions t...
JTSB: Wakashio Went Aground Because Crew Sought Cell Coverage
After three years, the Japan Transport Safety Board has completed it investigation into the devastating grounding of the bulker Wa...
Two U.S. Navy Drone Boats Make Unannounced Appearance in Japan
Drone boats are proving their worth on the front lines of conflict, and the U.S. Navy is moving gradually to adopt unmanned techno...
Photos: Russian Sub Suffered Extreme Damage in Ukrainian Strike
New imagery of the graving dock in Sevastopol's Pivdenna Bay appears to confirm that a Ukrainian missile strike has indeed destroy...