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Covid-19 has heavily impacted the shipping industry, which has seen crew stuck onboard vessels for months at a time, shipping container shortage, crew unable to board vessels, and more. Alongside these issues comes the concern surrounding a seafarer shortage, due to Covid-19 making in person training and crew changes near-impossible.

As a result, some are turning to online training courses to source up-and-coming seafarers and combat the skill shortage. Online training courses provide a platform...

https://www.ship-technology.com/features/tackling-the-seafarer-shortage-with-online-training-courses/

In 2021 we have been presented with technological advances, rocket races to the moon, new breakthroughs in science and much more. However, alongside all this achievement one area is still facing setbacks: mental health. 

The topic of mental health is still regarded by many as a stigma, a taboo topic that cannot be brought up and discussed, especially in working environments. This often leads to individuals suppressing their emotional state or being uninformed as to what they might be...

https://www.ship-technology.com/features/sailing-towards-improved-mental-health-with-isca-wellbeing/

Thousands of seafarers across the globe found themselves stranded onboard vessels as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, with vessels being unable to dock due to travel restrictions and crew changes being unable to take place. This has seen cases of depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles being reported amongst seafarers at a heightened rate.

Established to assist seafarers struggling with their mental health battles, Mental Health Support Solutions are a team of qualified psychologists...

The global shipping industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with the International Maritime Organisation reporting that the industry emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually, making it responsible for around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. (Sourced from the 3^rd IMO GHG study.)

These statistics have been discussed time and time again by government officials, with talks on how they can be reduced, either by the implementation of regulations or by guidelines when it...

https://www.ship-technology.com/features/uk-drive-for-zero-emission-ships-the-future-or-a-fantasy/

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the industry, from the shipping container crisis, ports denying entry, and crew being stuck onboard vessels for months at a time.

Many shipping companies have been reluctant to enter certain countries due to the high risk of crew contracting Covid-19, or the potential of the rest of the vessel having to quarantine due to Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the destination country. Alongside this, delays have been caused due to crew contracting...

https://www.ship-technology.com/features/assisting-the-industry-with-covid-19-the-bimco-disease-clause/

Piracy and vessel hijacking presents a serious threat to those in the shipping industry. Accounting for 32% of globally reported piracy incidents and 50% of crew kidnapping cases, the Gulf of Guinea is one of the most dangerous areas for piracy incidents. Attacks against merchant ships in the area are so common they are considered a constant risk for those operating there.

Although the deployment of the Deep Blue Project – formed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency – has...

https://www.ship-technology.com/features/here-there-be-pirates-addressing-piracy-threats-in-african-waters/