Polaris News

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…

The benefits and risks of AI in public relations

AI in public relations has a dedicated chapter in my new Amazon best selling book Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business published by Rethink Press For all the benefits of AI for tasks like research and building…

Making Waves tops best-seller charts

By Jon Barbuti, writer Making Waves: PR strategies to transform your maritime business – is an Amazon best seller in America. The fully updated second edition, researched and authored by Polaris founder Ben Pinnington stormed to the top of multiple…