In response to the increasing pressures faced by maritime professionals to expedite cargo operations and to prevent cargo claims, marine insurance specialist The Swedish Club has released a comprehensive guide aimed at reinforcing the importance of adhering to standard sampling procedures for liquid cargo. This guide is designed to support Masters and crew members in maintaining the highest safety standards while managing the...
Manning – Seafarers and Offshore
Strategic Marine announces another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services in Thailand
Strategic Marine has achieved another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services (TMS), strengthening a partnership that has been evolving since 2022. This latest milestone further cements the ongoing collaboration between Strategic Marine, Prima Marine Group, and TMS, as they work together to provide innovative and efficient vessels tailored to the demands of the offshore sector in Thailand and beyond.
Following the successful handover of the first two Gen 4 FCBs, TMS RANOD and TMS RAMAN,...
NAMEPA Plans to Discuss Mariner Safety at the Upcoming Safety at Sea Seminar and Amver Awards in Washington DC Next Month!
Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure: A Key Panel at NAMEPA’s Safety at Sea Seminar
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) continues to build out the agenda for the Safety at Sea Seminar happening on May 22nd in Washington D.C. A pivotal discussion, Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure, will conclude our program, leading into the AMVER Awards presented by the United States Coast Guard.
Mariners are the backbone of the maritime industry, and this panel will address...
Crew welfare and inclusiveness are key to cruise success
A culture of inclusion and belonging that puts employee welfare and opportunities first is a top priority at Carnival Corporation.
As a long-standing collaboration partner, DNV has provided a wide range of services to Carnival Corporation, including crew training and certification of training programmes. In this context, a conversation with Global HR Chief Bettina Deynes revealed a wealth of valuable insights into how to build a common culture that puts crew first and ultimately ensures an...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/crew-welfare-and-inclusiveness-are-key-to-cruise-success/
Agreement Reached on New Global Minimum Wage for Seafarers
- The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’
Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage,
following negotiations in Geneva. - These increases reaffirm the commitment of the global maritime industry to
decent work and sustainable employment for seafarers, supporting their wellbeing and enabling them to provide for their families. - Maritime transport remains the only industry with a formally recognised global
minimum wage, in place for...
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas on Tariffs, MEPC 83, Greek flag, seafarers and the Chios latest conference
Following last Friday’s interview on the above subjects – which was cut-off after a minute due to a power cut, Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk on the Tariffs, the Greek Flag and Seafarers. Fellow journalist Vassiliki Politou also participated with nice interventions and points.
The Shipbuilding industry was appropriately mentioned and in particular president Trump’s view of building ships in US shipyards.
It is worth to mention that over the past...
Princess Royal opens multi-million pound Nautilus House at Mariners’ Park
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened Nautilus House, a new residential complex for retired seafarers and headquarters of Nautilus International, during a visit to Mariners’ Park in Wallasey on Friday 11 April 2025.
The state-of-the-art facility represents a multi-million-pound investment in the maritime community, combining Nautilus International’s new 210sqm head office with 27 supported living apartments spread across the ground, first and second floors, offering...
Maritime UK Solent showcases maritime careers at Ocean Business 2025
Maritime UK Solent showcases maritime careers at Ocean Business 2025
Photo caption: Lorna Wagner (L) from Maritime UK Solent and Amy from Ocean Business (R)
Maritime UK Solent is highlighting the varied exciting career opportunities on offer in the maritime industry at Ocean Business 2025 at the National Oceanography Centre this week.
Maritime UK Solent Programme Manager, Lorna Wagner, engaged with university students...
Honouring maritime welfare heroes – nominate now for The Mission to Seafarers’ annual Seafarers Awards
| A chance to acknowledge those who go above and beyond for seafarers |
| LONDON, 09 April 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers, a leading seafarers welfare charity, is now accepting nominations for its prestigious International Seafarers Awards 2025. Taking place on Friday, 31st October 2025, and now in its eighth year, the annual awards has established itself as a... |
Shipping: from Theory to Practice
What a timely event taking place as you read these lines at the Greek Island of Chios and in particular at “Yiannis Karalis” amphitheatre of the University of Aegean.
This two day event “targets” students of the Merchant Marine Academy of Deck Officers at the adjacent Island of Innousses, the Merchant Marine Academy of Engineers of Chios as well as undergraduate and post graduate – masters degree students of the University of the Aegean – department of Shipping, Trade and Transport. The event is...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/shipping-from-theory-to-practice/