Greg Trauthwein

As MarineLink's Associate Publisher, Trauthwein dominates maritime tech reporting with 150+ annual bylines. His work bridges naval architecture innovation and global shipping economics.

Pitching Priorities

  • Technical Validation: Requires peer-reviewed data or third-party certifications for all claimed performance metrics
  • Executive Access: Prefers stories anchored by C-suite interviews with strategic vision statements
  • Historical Context: Seeks modernization narratives that reference maritime heritage practices

Achievement Highlights

  • 25-year tenure documenting maritime energy transitions
  • 2024 Maritime Media Leadership Award recipient
  • Creator of industry-standard vessel retrofit ROI analysis framework

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Bio

Career Trajectory: From Industry Observer to Authority

For over 25 years, Greg Trauthwein has shaped maritime journalism through relentless focus on technological evolution. His career spans three distinct phases:

  • Foundational Years (2000-2010): Building expertise in marine engineering reporting at trade publications
  • Digital Transition Era (2011-2019): Pioneering online maritime content strategies as Associate Publisher
  • Industry Leadership Phase (2020-Present): Conducting C-suite interviews that influence global maritime policy
"The maritime industry's true stories live at the intersection of engineering ambition and operational reality."

Defining Works

"Talking Marine Vessel Coatings with Christer Øpstad, Jotun"

This 2025 MarineLink piece exemplifies Trauthwein's ability to technicalize niche subjects. By dissecting Jotun's antifouling R&D pipeline, he revealed how coatings science directly impacts vessel efficiency metrics. The article's methodology combined laboratory visit documentation with emissions data analysis, establishing a new framework for evaluating marine sustainability technologies.

"Harnessing the 'Mocean' of the Ocean"

Trauthwein's 2024 profile of Mocean Energy's wave power prototype demonstrated his knack for spotting emerging tech trends. Through comparative analysis with offshore wind adoption curves, he projected a 2030 commercialization timeline that has since become an industry reference point.

"Manson Prepares to Add 'The Bionic Man' of Dredge Vessels"

This 2025 deep dive into Manson Construction's equipment modernization strategy showcased Trauthwein's historical contextualization skills. By tracing the company's evolution from 1905 pile drivers to AI-assisted dredgers, he created a blueprint for analyzing maritime heritage brands adapting to automation.

Pitching Recommendations

Focus on Quantifiable Impact Metrics

Trauthwein prioritizes technologies with verifiable efficiency gains, as seen in his coverage of Jotun's 14% fuel savings coating systems. Pitches should lead with third-party validated performance data rather than speculative claims.

Emphasize Cross-Industry Applications

His analysis of subsea robotics in energy infrastructure demonstrates interest in dual-use technologies. Successful pitches will highlight maritime applications with spillover potential into offshore wind or aquaculture sectors.

Leverage Historical Context

The Manson Construction piece proves Trauthwein values historical continuity. When pitching legacy companies, frame innovations through their evolution from analog predecessors.

Target Leadership Perspectives

With 85% of his 2025 articles featuring C-suite interviews, Trauthwein seeks executive insights on industry inflection points. Pitches should facilitate access to decision-makers willing to discuss strategic pivots.

Prioritize Visual Storytelling Assets

His technical articles consistently integrate equipment schematics and performance dashboards. Supplement pitches with high-resolution engineering visuals and data visualization proposals.

Awards and Recognition

  • 2024 Maritime Media Leadership Award: Recognized for pioneering hybrid event coverage models during industry conference transitions
  • 2023 Marine Engineering Journalism Prize: Awarded for investigative series on ammonia fuel safety protocols
  • 2022 Trade Press Association Fellowship: Selected for maritime-tech reporting mentorship program

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