Η παγκόσμια έλλειψη ναυτικών, τα αίτια, η υποκρισία και το τι θα πρέπει να γίνει από εδώ και πέρα

Του Κώστα Αντωνίου,

Η έλλειψη σε εργατικό δυναμικό που αναμένεται να αντιμετωπίσει η παγκόσμια ναυτιλία τα επόμενα χρόνια είναι κάτι το οποίο είναι γνωστό και απασχολεί την παγκόσμια ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα εδώ και αρκετά χρόνια.

Η Nautilus, μια ομάδα η οποία αποτελείται από 21 συνδικαλιστικές οργανώσεις για τη ναυτιλία, δημοσίευσε μια νέα έκθεση η οποία στοχεύει να παρακινήσει τη βιομηχανία ώστε να δράσει άμεσα για αυτό το θέμα.

Με τον αριθμό των ναυτικών να μειώνεται με ραγδαίο ρυθμό, η μελέτη αυτή...

https://e-nautilia.gr/h-pagkosmia-elleipsh-naftikwn-ta-aitia-h-upokrisia-kaiti-prepei-na-ginei/

World’s First Transforming Submarine Yacht

When it comes to vehicles that don’t primarily use wheels, submarines have always felt more or less unattainable, even to the super wealthy. Buying a private plane is easy if you’ve got the funds, but submarines seem relegated to researchers and the militaries of the world. U-Boat Worx wants to change that, reports Gizmodo.

Nexus

Back in April, the company revealed the Nexus, a nine passenger submarine with a bulbous “transparent elliptical pressure hull” providing unobstructed views under water....

https://mfame.guru/worlds-first-transforming-submarine-yacht/

Unions demand change to end fire and rehire

Unions demand change to end fire and rehire

Joint press release from ITF, ETF, Nautilus and RMT

Last night, ITF, ETF, Nautilus International and RMT projected a video on to the cliffs of Dover and images on to the headquarters of P&O Ferries, demanding that the company be brought to task for its immoral and illegal actions.

This action comes after P&O Ferries sacked 800 seafarers two weeks ago. One Zoom call, 30 minutes notice, and 800 lives, 800 families, 800 homes, communities have been changed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/01/unions-demand-change-to-end-fire-and-rehire/

DB World refuse to meet delegation

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch

P&O owners DB World refuse to meet delegation of union leaders over jobs carve up

Unions accused P&O of treating their members with complete contempt after their owners, DB World, refused to meet ‎the general secretaries of RMT, Nautilus and the TUC who were attending a protest at their headquarters this lunchtime.

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said;

“This company are quite happy to sack our members by Zoom but they are not prepared to meet us face to face. That...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/21/db-world-refuse-to-meet-delegation/

Nautilus raises US$34 million to decarbonise shipping

The maritime technology company Nautilus has raised US$34 million in Series B funding to decarbonise shipping and to optimise voyage economics of the supply chain sector.

Microsoft played a crucial role with its venture fund, M12, and the Microsoft Climate innovation fund, co-investing for the first time, and marking its commitments towards sustainability and venture growth objectives.

This round brings Nautilus’s total raised capital to over US$48 million, to develop and deploy new product...

https://container-news.com/nautilus-raises-us34-million-to-decarbonise-shipping/

FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Robert Fulton revolutionized shipping

On this date in 1803, American inventor Robert Fulton launched a paddle steamboat he had built for a test run on France’s River Seine. Unfortunately, Fulton’s steamboat sank…

Early years

Robert Fulton. (Image: National Inventors Hall of Fame)Robert Fulton. (Image: National Inventors Hall of Fame)

Fulton was born in Pennsylvania in 1765 and grew up near Philadelphia. His family was poor; he went to work in a Philadelphia jewelry shop as a young boy. His skill at painting miniature portraits for lockets inspired him to become an artist. WIth backing...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicspioneers-robert-fulton-revolutionized-shipping

Video: Nautilus Opposes Maersk Job Cuts And Pay Reductions On Dutch Seafarers

Maersk Essen enters the port of Los Angeles enroute to APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles, California USA

A new video produced by Nautilus highlights the impact of proposed forced redundancies and pay reductions on a group of Dutch seafarers.

The release of the video follows the presentation of a petition by the Union to Maersk management, which demanded that 24 Dutch seafarers at risk of being dismissed be offered alternative employment across the company.

The world’s largest containership owner recently sold its five remaining ships which sail under the Dutch flag. Following the sale, Maersk...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/video-nautilus-opposes-maersk-job-cuts-and-pay-reductions-on-dutch-seafarers/

Hunter Group Associate With Industry Leaders for Fleet Optimization

  • Hunter Group has formally commenced a collaboration with Nautilus Labs, KONGSBERG, DNV GL and OSM.
  • The association aims to boost Hunter’s focus on vessel operational excellence by achieving a greener supply chain operation.

Hunter Group, Nautilus Labs, KONGSBERG, DNV GL and OSM joined forces to focus on Hunter’s vessel operational excellence by achieving a greener supply chain operation, and fleet optimization, reports VPO Global.

Erik Frydendal, CEO at Hunter Group, commented, “We’re...

https://mfame.guru/hunter-group-associate-with-industry-leaders-for-fleet-optimization/

Governments must help stranded seafaring ‘unsung heroes’ get home

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called on national governments to recognise seafarers as essential workers, as the number of stranded crews continues to rise.
In a joint statement by the IMO and fellow UN bodies the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Labour Organization (ILO), said that from the middle of June, around 150,000 maritime personnel a month will need to take international flights to either join or disembark …

The post Governments must...

https://theloadstar.com/governments-must-help-stranded-seafaring-unsung-heroes-get-home/