Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), through its professional training and development arm IRClass Academy, has further strengthened its engagement in maritime capability development in the Asia-Pacific region through the successful…
Maritime Education and Training
Joint study by Thetius and Maritime Passport highlights administrative burdens, security risks, and governance as key issues in establishing an interoperable and verified credential system LONDON 26 October 2026. A comprehensive new…
Be Part of Our Designated Person(s) Ashore Course Do you fully understand the scope and tasks required for the role of Designated Person(s) Ashore? On this four-day course, prepare yourself…
Seafarers face widening competency gap as digital shipping accelerates, recent research finds
Eighty two per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare crews for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just 18% believe training keeps pace,…
From the finale of IMPA’s 2026 Athens Successful Maritime Procurement & AI Summit
In his closing speech at IMPA Athens 2026, BLU Maritime’s Commercial Manager, Aristotelis Moutafis, reminded the audience that, although most people in procurement will rarely, if ever, meet the crews…
Global Maritime Leaders Arrive in Manila as Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 Opens
The global shipping industry shifts its focus to Manila this week as Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 officially opens today, October 20. Running through October 22 at the Shangri-La The Fort,…
Build a more capable and confident team with training tailored to your company Small skill gaps can have a big impact on performance, efficiency, and risk management. BIMCO’s customised in-house training…
By Capt. Michalis Fragkias, Senior Marine Consultant, / ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd. October 13, 2026 Safety in shipping is one of the most important factors in…
The Blue Board Leadership Programme is boosting the prowess of present and future maritime leaders
The Blue Board Leadership Programme is boosting the prowess of present and future maritime leaders* By: Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, The Blue MBA Serving in the leadership of most business…
Celebrating 25 Years of Dialogue, Collaboration and Progress in Shipping The 25th NAVIGATOR 2026 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum will take place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the…
MarinePALS and SEAker have signed a Philippine distribution agreement to connect digital cadet training records with verified sea service. The planned integration will bring evidence of practical training and time…
The maritime and energy industries are constantly evolving, bringing new challenges in risk management, leadership and project delivery. Keeping up requires more than technical expertise. It also means developing new…
Maritime must move beyond wellbeing awareness to change crew behaviour, says WellAtSea
The maritime industry risks mistaking wellbeing activity for wellbeing progress unless it places greater emphasis on whether programmes are changing seafarer behaviour, according to health and wellness platform WellAtSea, part…
Microlearning drives crew appetite for self-directed training at Eastern Pacific Shipping
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), one of the world’s largest privately owned ship management companies, has recorded strong demand for self-directed learning after MarinePALS, a maritime e-learning provider, rolled out its…
Why Maritime Careers Can’t Survive on Experience Alone By Dr. Katerina Konsta, Founder, World Maritime Academy www.e-wma.com, support@e-wma.com Ask someone in shipping how they learned the job, and the answer…
Part Two: EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival – Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels, Awards, the Wars et al…
We continue with the second part with respect the 5th Chios Festival with mentioning on Maritime Tourism, and Shipping as well as with the Honorary Awards to Simon P. Palios…
British Marine Training Academy officially launches at Southampton International Boat Show
New industry-led digital learning platform launches alongside its first course, Introduction to the Marine World British Marine has today (Tuesday 22 September) officially launched the British Marine Training Academy, a…
Twelve graduates from nine nationalities join 11th year of V.’s expanded international management programme. London, United Kingdom; 23 September 2026 – V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, has…
From scout troops to ship’s watch Per Larsen’s leadership was shaped long before he set foot in an office. Two experiences run through everything he does: the scout movement, and…
Humanity lies at the heart of leadership, directly connected to the fundamental process of managing and leading people. Here, we will explore how a person can effectively manage and guide…
“From Hydra to the World’s Oceans: Shipping in the midst of Thucydides’ Trap” Amidst growing geopolitical challenges, the rapid green transition and digital transformation, Hydra once again emerged as the…
All About Shipping’s John Faraclas speech on Maritime Tourism – Cruise Industry, Yachting et al during the 5th Chios Festival 2026
We where fortunate to have once again a slot and deliver a speech with facts on Maritime Tourism and in particular on the Cruise Industry, Yachting including marinas, demographics et…
EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels et al…
World acclaimed shipping journalist from EPT Greece – Greece’s public TV and Radio, Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Radio Officer, talks to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk on the 5th Chios Festival…
4,000 cadets, ratings and trainees join Sailors’ Society Wellness at Sea Conference for the Indian Subcontinent
Now in its fifth year, Sailors’ Society’s 2026 Wellness at Sea Conference for the Indian Subcontinent brought together more than 4,000 cadets, ratings and trainees for a unique event focused…



