Jim McCaul, founder of International Maritime Associates, sat with Maritime Reporter TV's Greg Trauthwein in Washington, D.C. to discuss key market trends affecting the global energy and maritime sectors.

With inimitable insight, McCaul offers a candid look into the state of U.S. shipbuilding, the condition of the floating production industry, potential for an energy sector rebound, and the incoming Trump administration.

In the first segment, McCaul identifies signs of hope within the global energy markets and provides an update on the state of floating production.

Watch this space in the coming days for the full video interview.