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“The Shock of the New and the Human Factor”

Shipping and the Law – Xth Edition

“The Shock of the New and the Human Factor”

Naples, Maschio Angioino, 9th and 10th October 2019

“Shipping and the Law”, the conference organized by Studio Legale Lauro, this year reaches a major milestone, celebrating its Tenth Edition Anniversary. The event, which every year brings together many of the most important personalities in the shipping sector, will be held in the fascinating venue of ‘Maschio Angioino’ Castle, a renaissance symbol of Naples located...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/18/the-shock-of-the-new-and-the-human-factor/

IMarEST report explores shipping automation and changing reliance on human skills in the next 30 years

IMarEST report explores shipping automation and changing reliance on human skills in the next 30 years

A new report from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) appraises the capabilities and limitations of automation at sea, grappling with the question of how humans and autonomous systems will work together.

The IMarEST’s Marine Autonomous Surface Ships Special Interest Group (MASS SIG) conducted research and hosted two industry roundtable discussions – under the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/12/imarest-report-explores-shipping-automation-and-changing-reliance-on-human-skills-in-the-next-30-years/

Danica welcomes Four Emerald And Four Diamond

Henrik Jensen, Danica Managing Director

Danica welcomes Four Emerald And Four Diamond

Crew management specialist Danica Crewing Services is pleased to announce it has taken on the crew management of a further two bulk carrier vessels: the Four Emerald and the Four Diamond.

The 33,392 dwt Four Emerald, built 2012, and the 34,059 dwt Four Diamond, built 2011, both sail under the Maltese flag.

Crew management of the vessels will be conducted in partnership with Sea World Management, a boutique style...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/06/danica-welcomes-four-emerald-and-four-diamond/

LR further strengthens Piraeus team

Theodosis Stamatellos

LR further strengthens Piraeus team
Lloyd’s Register has announced new appointments within its Business Development function in Piraeus, reflecting its ongoing commitment to service excellence.

We are delighted to welcome Nikos Skaribas to Piraeus as Area New Buildings Business Development and Liaison Manager. Having worked in the marine industry for more than 20 years, Nikos brings huge experience to the team. Having begun his career as a Superintendent Engineer in Greece,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/06/lr-further-strengthens-piraeus-team/

Mark Stokes joins Blue to establish brand strategy practice

Mark Stokes and BLUE Managing Director, Alisdair Pettigrew

Mark Stokes joins Blue to establish brand strategy practice

Former Lloyd’s Register communications head joins award-winning business, brand and communications consultancy to drive new brand strategy and employee engagement services

LONDON – 5th September 2019: BLUE – the award-winning business, brand and communications consultancy for the marine and energy markets – today announced the appointment of Mark Stokes as the new director of the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/05/mark-stokes-joins-blue-to-establish-brand-strategy-practice/

RMT protest Monday at Liverpool docks over pay and jobs

Mick Cash

RMT protest Monday at Liverpool docks over pay and jobs 

16th August 2019‎
CALLING NOTICE FROM RMT PRESS OFFICE

RMT TO HOLD LIVERPOOL DOCKSIDE DEMONSTRATIONS ON MONDAY OVER PAY, RECRUITMENT AND JUSTICE ON FERRY CROSSINGS

Maritime union RMT will be holding demonstrations in Liverpool on Monday highlighting the scandal of low pay, recruitment of UK and Irish Ratings, and the failure to redeploy our members who worked on P&O’s European Endeavour on the Irish Sea following the sale of that...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/16/rmt-protest-monday-at-liverpool-docks-over-pay-and-jobs/

Blue MBA’s global reputation is reinforced with graduation of Class of 2019

Blue MBA’s global reputation is reinforced with graduation of Class of 2019

Industry leaders and top academics hailed the status of the Blue MBA as an integral part of the shipping industry and as a beacon of global repute at the graduation ceremony in Copenhagen for the Class of 2019.

Family, friends and colleagues of the graduates gathered in the Danish capital, some travelling considerable distances, to congratulate the 30+ candidates, all of whom hold senior positions in their companies and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/16/blue-mbas-global-reputation-is-reinforced-with-graduation-of-class-of-2019/

West of England strengthens its New York team

Emily McCullock

West of England strengthens its New York team

The West of England, a leading mutual marine insurer, has appointed a new Senior Claims Manager to work in its Americas team.

Emily McCulloch joined the London office on the 7th August but will transfer to the New York City office before the end of the year where she will provide a localised claims service to the Club’s Members in the USA, Canada and South America.

A qualified lawyer, Emily has significant experience of both P&I and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/14/west-of-england-strengthens-its-new-york-team/

Honouring Capt. Orlando Allard

A great moment for Captain Orlando Allard; here with Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano

Honouring Capt. Orlando Allard

Captain Orlando Allard was honoured today with the medal of the Panama Canal Expansion Programme for his contributions during more than 30 years in the Canal, as a towboat master, a pilot and in the administration, in charge of the maritime training programmes. The Private Sector Council for Educational Assistance (COSPAE) Directors, co-organisers of the event, also...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/12/honouring-capt-orlando-allard/

Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency enacts new crew welfare regulations

Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency enacts new crew welfare regulations

London. UK. Human Rights at Sea is pleased to report that as of 23 May 2019, the 17 member State Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has enacted new agreed minimum terms and conditions in relation to crew employment conditions in support of enhanced protections for Pacific fisheries seafarers largely based on the ILO 188 Work in Fishing Convention.

The Harmonised Minimum Terms and Conditions for Access by Fishing Vessels (MTCs)...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/08/pacific-forum-fisheries-agency-enacts-new-crew-welfare-regulations/

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