NOVEMBER 27, 2023 CIRCULAR NO. 18/23TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN SZCZECIN, POLAND Your Managers are pleased to report the further development…
06 December 2023 | 08.30 CET | European Parliament MEP Salon ECSA is pleased to invite stakeholders to this breakfast meeting on reskilling and upskilling in the shipping industry. Co-hosted by: MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi…
Nautilus International, the union for maritime professionals, has welcomed a commitment from Carnival UK to withdraw their threat of fire and rehire for 919 maritime professionals. On Wednesday evening, Nautilus…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) CEO Iain Grainger said: “This proposed legislation ignores the reality for offshore delivery in wind markets around the globe. There is a worldwide shortage of specialist…
Christmas has always been a time when we want to be at home with loved ones. But many seafarers will be spending Christmas thousands of miles from those they love and…
Leading maritime industry organization SAFETY4SEA recognizes KVH for providing connectivity services that enhance crew welfare MIDDLETOWN, RI – November 15, 2023 – On November 10, 2023, the SAFETY4SEA organization and…
NOVEMBER 14, 2023CIRCULAR NO. 16/23 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: JOINT AMERICAN CLUB AND SEAMEN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE GUIDANCE – ADDRESSING AND MANAGING SEAFARER MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES Your Managers are…
The importance of the Human factor in Modern Shipping Chios Marine Club organised an information and experience-sharing meeting on 8 November 2023 to discuss The Importance of the Human Factor in…
Report on the investigation of the falling of a lifeboat into the sea during a launching exercise on board the polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough on Loch Buie,…
In a first for the UK, Sailors‘ Society is hosting a Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools‘ Conference, especially for the country’s Gen Z seafarers. As well as practical advice on how to get…
The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2023 wraps up with exceptional attendance and inspiring insights for the maritime industry The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2023 has concluded with the attendance of…
Symposium on “Maritime cyber security and resilience” The International Maritime Organization and the University of Plymouth’s Cyber-SHIP Lab jointly organize a Symposium on “Maritime cyber security and resilience”. The Symposium will share the…
Former Maritime Minister becomes Vice President of welfare charity in 75th anniversary year The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has appointed former Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP as Vice President.…
A new Thai language YouTube channel has launched devoted to improving offshore safety. The channel, run by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), shares 15 safety videos which have been…
Leading maritime charity responds to the collision of two cargo ships in Germany Following the news that one person has died and four others are missing after two cargo ships…
STATEMENT: Verity Collision The Isle of Man Ship Registry was informed at 07:25 hrs this morning (24th October 2023) that the Isle of Man registered cargo ship Verity (IMO Number…
A candidate’s story – where are they now? Spotlight on Mike Powell Over the last 26 years, Spinnaker has placed hundreds of people in shore-based shipping jobs and we are proud that…
Empowering Women in the Shipping and Logistics Industry: The #BlueMBA‘s Impact on C-Suite Ascent by Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) The shipping and…
Maritime HR Fundamentals For companies wishing to sustain a competitive advantage in today’s volatile and uncertain market, knowing how to effectively assess and manage Human Element performance is instrumental. As…
Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) could take strike action later this year, the RMT has warned. On Wednesday a nine-week ballot will open after RMT members rejected a…
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in reported incidents in the Gulf ofGuinea and concerns for the Singapore Straits in its latest report for the period…
MCTC, the industry leading full catering management provider, is closely monitoring global rice markets, as concerns rise over India’s decision to impose restrictions on non-basmati rice exports. There are growing…
Shipping’s largest awards dinner celebrates its 20th year and once again is looking to recognise the industry’s best and brightest Nominations for the 2023 Greek Shipping Awards close on Friday,…
54th ANNUAL USS ADMIRAL OF THE OCEAN SEA (AOTOS) AWARD TO HONOR MARK W. BARKER, GEORGE PASHA, IV, AND ADAM VOKAC U. S. MARITIME COMMUNITY’S PREMIER EVENT TO BE HELD DECEMBER…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) annual seminar in Helsinki this November will include a celebration of 50 years of the Finnish Seamen’s Service (FSS). The ISWAN 2023…