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Great Lakes must seize new US maritime opportunities, says Polaris Media

The Great Lakes must look beyond its traditional shipping industries and look to benefit from the new wave of investment in US defense, shipbuilding, autonomy, software, electric vessels and cyber, according to maritime communications firm Polaris Media. Ben Pinnington, Managing…

USA-based writers wanted for Chicago-based PR company Polaris Media

Following a period of growth, Chicago based PR company Polaris Media is recruiting for US based writers to join our award winning team. Background in journalism and PR required ideally with experience in maritime, maritime tech and engineering. Passion for…

is the AI bubble about to burst and how will maritime tech develop?

Pic: Polaris managing partner and Chicago Propeller Club President Ben Pinnington, center, welcomes students from Chicago Hope Academy to club’s tech themed Maritime Day cruise. Click to watch speech detailing club’s top four priorities. Is the AI bubble about to…

Remembering those who served in the American armed forces

(image shows Sinking of German u-boat, U-175, sunk by depth charges and gunfire from USCGC Spencer in the North Atlantic, south-west of Ireland.  13 of her crew died and 41 survived.  Previously, U-175 sank 10 merchant vessels, including five from the United…

Waterways Journal reports Polaris founder’s keynote speech in New Orleans

The respected US trade title The Waterways Journal Weekly has highlighted Polaris founder Ben Pinnington’s keynote address at the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council conference in New Orleans. The Journal reported that Pinnington’s message at the conference was clear…

The exciting maritime opportunities available for the young

The exciting career and investment opportunities in maritime especially for young people was a key theme as Polaris founder Ben Pinnington spoke with the Forest & Bluff magazine recently. Ben tells the respected publication how raising awareness of maritime in…

Key takeaways from Workboat New Orleans

Topics ranging from investment in ice breaker ships through to the importance of internet access at sea were discussed at Workboat New Orleans. Polaris Media sent a delegation and attended key sessions. From this, we were able to capture the…

An in-depth look at the maritime history of the Great Lakes

Chicago is a city built on its strategic maritime location. Its connection with the Great Lakes and Mississippi make it the principle interior trade route of the Americas. I’ve dedicated a chapter in my new Amazon best-selling book Making Waves…