In the latest episode of Plain Sailing, partner and global head of maritime trade and offshore finance, Ian Mace and Singapore based maritime trade and offshore finance partner, Jeffrey Tanner discuss decarbonisation in the maritime sector - off the back of Stephenson Harwood's decarbonisation week in Singapore hosted earlier this year. Ian and Jeffrey discuss the practical challenges and hurdles to overcome to reach the desired outcome in the decarb space, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects in shipping green corridors, voluntary initiatives and emerging green markets and products, operational energy efficiency and shipbuilding, including retrofits, batteries and financing.

In the latest episode of Plain Sailing, partner and global head of maritime trade and offshore finance, Ian Mace interviews Jon Sopel - British journalist, television presenter and podcaster – in relation to the impact the US election will have on international trade and shipping. In addition Jon talks to his favourite memories from his time as the BBC's North American Editor and his predictions for this year's Presidential elections.

Global head of maritime, trade and offshore finance, Ian Mace and maritime, trade and offshore finance associate, Chinar Nuzhat Zaidi discuss sources of finance for owners in the Middle East and how they have diversified.