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

Specialization of Skills: Salvors Show Expertise With Response to the Dali

Published Nov 10, 2024 12:45 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

From the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision in Baltimore to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, it's been a busy year...

Choosing the Right Flag

Published Oct 20, 2024 3:00 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Business

The global supply chain is dependent on an efficient maritime transportation system, and flag states are the catalyst fo...

Published Jul 28, 2024 5:28 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Shipping

Seals are important for the role they play in containing pressure and eliminating leakage and contamination. Bearings re...

Published Jul 18, 2024 3:38 PM by Pat Zeitler

Posted in: Business

Maintaining the mechanical lifeblood of marine propulsion and auxiliary systems is a tough task fraught with many compli...

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...

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...