Hot Port News from GAC 28-May-2021 TUNG CHUNG NEW TOWN EXTENSION PROJECT – MARINE WORKS OFF PAK MONG, LANTAU ISLANDHong Kong NOTICE OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIONAustralia LOCAL ISSUE OF VISAS SUSPENDEDFujairah…
RMT on contract for three new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “Fort Austin and Fort Rosalie are over forty years old, and my members working…
Zurich Insurance doubles number of 2021 apprenticeship places Zurich Insurance doubles number of apprenticeship places in response to high demand Insurer commits to nurturing diverse young talent by partnering with…
Sea Cadets’ urgent appeal for Merseyside youth programme at risk Some 400 children in Merseyside will lose out this summer unless £23,000 can urgently be raised for the Sea Cadets’…
GAC UK celebrates Diversity in Maritime Charter status Shipping, logistics and marine services provider is latest organisation to join Maritime UK’s Charter Grangemouth, UK: 22 April 2021 – Maritime UK, the umbrella…
Nautilus International: Build Back Better- what does it mean for maritime? Event date: Tuesday 11 May 2021 Time: 15:30-17:00 GMT Registration: Click here Leading industry experts will debate how the maritime sector will…
ETF and ECSA call for recognition of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements Wednesday, 21 April – Brussels – Governments, shipowners and seafarers groups…
GIWA: And the Winner is… 2nd GIWA ceremony: 14 Greek women have received their award in a celebration dedicated to the women who excel worldwide for their professional achievements. An…
RMT demands to meet Dover MP over threat to local jobs FERRIES Union RMT has written to Natalie Elphicke, Tory MP for Dover and Deal, seeking an urgent meeting on…
From shortlist to interview: harness the power of LinkedIn. The importance of your LinkedIn profile Join us at this Nautical Institute webinar 19:15 UK time on Monday 29th March 2021…
Participation of the Chios Maritime Club in an online seminar /webinar on the Blue Economy The Chios Maritime Club in the context of its participation in the European Blue Schools…
RMT responds to Freeport and Offshore measures in budget MARITIME AND OFFSHORE Union RMT today responded to the Chancellor’s Budget statement. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said; “The furlough extension…
The Mission to Seafarers launches new e-learning modules for seafarers As pandemic highlights need for more seafarer support, online courses are part of the solution via WeCare London, 25 February…
RMT demand Government action to stop shipowner exploitation of seafarers SEAFARERS UNION RMT today responded to the latest Government statistics on the number of UK seafarers working in the shipping…
WISTA UK – February and other Events Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 @ 13:30pm – Seafarer Welfare: Sustainability practises Panlists Guy Platten ICS, Catherine Spencer Seafarers UK, Debbie Cavaldoro Nautilus International…
MAJ warns of potential seafarer shortages if crew change crisis isn’t resolved The global crew change crisis could lead to a shortage of seafarers if exhausted crew choose to leave…
Final Reminder – Extension : Top 100 Women in Shipping nominations for 2020 under the auspices of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk – Voting Dear all, A very good morning / afternoon / evening…
Freight Association encourages members to consider recruiting apprentices As National Apprenticeship week comes nears its end, the British International Freight Association has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics…
Direct Seafood Sales Bring Increased Profits, Support Jobs, and Keep Boats at Sea Research has found that grant funding from the Fishmongers’ Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust and Seafarers UK enabling…
A new partnership for the provision of maritime apprenticeships has been unveiled by the The Marine Society and SeaRegs Training Ltd. Following the start of National Apprentice Week (8 February…
Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping The 2nd GIWA Awards is on; we have received the following from Steven Jones, and we immy bring same to all our viewers’…
RMT expresses shock and disgust at Wightlink’s reluctance to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions WIGHTLINK UNION RMT expressed shock and disgust…
Dry Markets plummeting, whilst Wets struggle with Coronavirus rocking Geopolitics Despite the fact that last week ended on a falling note – despite the 56 points plus – 1,810 (22/01)…
Is Investing in Office Space in 2021 the Key to Business Survival in the Digital World? by Chris Horner The past year has been an experiment in different working environments.…
Young Arctic Ocean Professionals – Seeking Your Input to Career Development Workshops Early Career Polar Scientists and Professionals Invited to Help Design Upcoming EU-Funded APECS-ARICE Online Workshops 26 January 2021…