Bullying, abuse, perceptions for the potential for harassment, isolation, prejudices, limited access to vocational education / training and employment difficulties are some of the difficulties faced by Chinese female seafarers, […]
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WISTA Australia President describes moves towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable Australian maritime industry
“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and every one of you is […]
Indigenous students from Sea Heritage Foundation secure deck hand roles
Two indigenous students who have completed “Get into Maritime” course with the Sea Heritage Foundation, TAFE NSW, and supported by Prince’s Trust Australia, have secured jobs as deck hands with […]
SCLAA Annual Industry Breakfast on International Women’s Day
Today, Friday 08 March 2024, is observed around the world as International Women’s Day. According to Aurora Ventures, a not-for-profit that provides services to the International Women’s Day movement, today […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/sclaa-annual-industry-breakfast-on-international-womens-day/
233 Sid Lewis, Partner Jones Walker LLP, and Sara Kuebel, Associate in the Jones Walker Maritime Practice Group
Safer Seas Act – Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels
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The maritime industry has acknowledged the problem, and measurements to prevent any harassment and bullying are being discussed by industry bodies.
In this episode, we are going to discuss the maritime industry’s response to sexual assault and sexual harassment onboard vessels by the Safer Seas Act, which the US Congress passed in...
232 Salvatore Mercogliano, PhD, Chair, Department of History Criminal Justice and Political Science at Campbell University
What is going on with shipping?
In episode 232, Sal Mercogliano, a former mariner, a teacher and a Youtuber, is the guest. We talk about the global hotspots and how what is going on there impacts shipping.
Sal is passionate about putting today’s shipping in a historical context. He started his Youtube channel, What is Going on with Shipping, when EVER GIVEN was stuck in the Suez Canal, and he found it so fun, he got so many people cheering him on, so he decided to take it to the next level.
With...
225 Vera Tax, Member of the European Parliament (MEP), member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism
What does the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package” mean for the maritime industry?
In episode 225, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vera Tax, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. There are so many new proposals now in the pipeline for the maritime industry, and since Vera has been involved in them all, I took the opportunity to ask about them all.
- EU Emissions Trading System
- Fuel infrastructure
- Renewal Energy Directive
- European Port...
214 Eman Abdalla, Global Operations Director for Cargill Ocean Transportation
There is so much spotlight today on diversity, inclusion and equity
What do you stand for? What are your values? What is your purpose? What is your goal? Those are the things the next generation is looking for. They will not choose to work for you if you don’t have the answer. Listen to Eman Abdalla, Global Operations Director for Cargill Ocean Transportation, describing what an attractive employer looks like.
Also, this episode is packed with good advice from a modern leader walking the talk and...
Sameer Kalra, President Marine Division, Executive Vice President, Alfa Laval Group
It’s all about changing our behaviour and opening-up
The maritime industry is facing so many challenges. The only way forward is to change our behaviour and collaborate with others. Listen to Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division and Executive Vice President at the Alfa Laval Group. Going from old traditions to a new way of thinking is how you change.
It’s interesting to listen to Sameer’s insights and that he is willing to share them with the world. After all, he is a leader on a global...
210 Next generation shipping, part 1
What do the young people in our industry think about the future?
Who better to ask than the next generation of shipping? Listen to Jenna, Alva and Max. They are at the beginning of their careers and are very passionate about the maritime industry. We can learn so much by just listening to what they think.
Our interesting conversation continued for a while, so the end product is two episodes, 210 & 211. What do you think? Is there a place for ordinary seamen (OS) in five years? Drop me a line at h...
https://shippingpodcast.com/210-next-generation-shipping-part-1/