As part of its commitment to developing young Fijian rugby talent for the global stage as well as to underscore its strong, historical bonds with the Pacific region, Swire Shipping has signed a two-year sponsorship deal which will see the company become the branding and naming rights sponsor to the Fijian Drua, Super Rugby Pacific’s newest...
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Shipping is a vital industry and a responsible global citizen
International shipping has been a major driver of sustained economic growth over the last sixty to seventy years. The ever-increasing efficiency of international shipping has helped to boost trade which has, in turn, brought prosperity to nations and has lifted literally billions of people out of dreadful poverty.
Ever-increasing efficiency and value for money
From time-to-time some commentators make wrongful...
https://shippingaustralia.com.au/shipping-is-a-vital-industry-and-a-responsible-global-citizen/
137 Sakura Kuma, Executive Director of YKIP, Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation
Listen to Sakura Kuma who has a holistic view of the port. She has worked as a terminal operator, business developer, landlord, port investments and she thinks that being able to walk in someone else’s shoes makes you more understanding of different perspectives. Sakura works with marketing & sales right now but her mind is geared towards CSR and how to become a responsible port contributing to the future development of the maritime industry.
Sakura gives tips on a book to read now called Upheav...
ECSA: Gender diversity and equality crucial to attract new talent in shipping industry
ECSA expressed its support for a gender-balanced shipping industry during the European Shipping Week, highlighting the importance of women in shipping and promotion of gender diversity.
Specifically, gender equality has been at the centre of discussions lately, with the shipping industry being a firm supporter of equality. ECSA and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have partnered to improve the participation of women in European shipping, while ECSA and its member associations are...
Why we should be thinking about age discrimination in the Shipping Industry
During the 2020 SAFETY4SEA London Forum, Natalie Shaw, Director Employment Affairs, ICS, opened the second panel discussing age discrimination, which is a potential form of unfair treatment at work, given that the age gap between employees in the workplace can now be as much as 50 years.
People can do wonderful things at all stages of their life and age shouldn’t necessarily be a determinant. According to Oscar Wilde, the old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything and those who...
Successful post-incident crisis management: What you need to know
Crisis communications is a key component of effective management in the aftermath of an adverse incident. From the successive reports of piracy attacks in Gulf of Guinea to the constantly updated news agenda of the coronavirus outbreak, reputation threats are more imminent than ever for shipping companies which have to be extra vigilant on how to handle unexpected situations in the current media environment.
Which is this current media environment?
In today’s constantly interconnected world...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-successful-post-incident-crisis-management-what-you-need-to-know/
Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou receives GREEN4SEA Leadership Award
SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou, Chief Strategy Officer, Tototheo Maritime has received the 2020 GREEN4SEA Leadership Award, sponsored by ANDRITZ AG, at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on March 3rd at Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum.
Presenting the award Mr. Marco Dierico, Sales & Proposal Manager, ANDRITZ AG, said “We are honored to sponsor this award which acknowledges Mr....
https://safety4sea.com/mr-andreas-chrysostomou-receives-green4sea-leadership-award/
AAPA granted over $5,8 million under ‘Closing the Skills Gap’ program
The US Department of Labor has chosen the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) for a grant of $5,888,738, under the Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap grant program.
The apprenticeship is expected to help AAPA to expand leadership within maritime community regarding professional development and training, noted AAPA President and CEO Chris Connor.
Last week, the Department of Labor announced the awarding of grants to 28 public-private apprenticeship partnerships totaling nearly $100...
https://safety4sea.com/aapa-granted-over-58-million-under-closing-the-skills-gap-program/
Dos and Dont’s when writing business e-mails
Business emails have a very specific style. They are professional but brief and should include enough information to allow a complete response. According to a report published by McKinsey Global Institute, employees spend around 28% of their working day on reading and replying emails. While we send a lot of emails, this does not necessarily mean that they are effective. Writing better business emails is vital and the following key tips aims to walk you through an improved overall...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-dos-and-donts-when-writing-business-e-mails/
Why soft skills are more important than ever
Technical skills or in other words hard skills aren’t necessarily hard to acquire. They can be easily taught, and can be learned and improved over time. But non-technical skills known as “soft skills,” such as teamwork, effective communication, leadership, time management, and flexibility are highly valued in the modern workplace. In comparison to hard skills’, soft skills are more challenging to develop, since they have little to do with knowledge or expertise. According to a report issued by...
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