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The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), one of the world’s leading ship registries, today launches its brand-new website and a rejuvenated look.
The website has been developed to offer clear routes to key landing pages, with new, informative content to encourage users to explore the site for longer and gain a greater understanding of the BMA. It has been fully optimised to ensure a good experience across all digital platforms, and … Read More…
Maritime Payment Solutions, LLC (d/b/a ShipMoney), a global, industry-leading provider of payment solutions for maritime companies, announced today two new hires, reflecting the sustained expansion of the firm’s international operations. Vanessa Torres has joined as Strategic Client and Business Development Manager in Manila, and Theo Tsokos is the Client Account Manager in Athens.
Ms. Torres will be primarily responsible for managing clients in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, including Maersk … Read More…
Singapore has facilitated crew change for more than 60,000 crew of different nationalities from more than 3,500 ships. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat when he opened the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) International Safety@Sea Webinar Series today. Mr Chee emphasised the importance of industry, unions and international organisations working together on this process. He said, “Singapore … Read More…
Members of the global average adjusting profession have together donated more than £5,000 to a leading maritime charity.
The sum represents the money which had been intended to cover their attendance at the 2020 annual dinner in London of the Association of Average Adjusters, which like many events was cancelled because of social and travel restrictions aimed at curbing the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Association offered its members the option of … Read More…
Wallem Group, a leading provider of technology driven maritime solutions, has selected cloud-based simulation from ARI Simulation to make training for its 7,000 seafarers more accessible and flexible.
The use of advanced technology and an elevated focus on safety require shipping companies to continuously reassess training requirements and enhance the skills of seagoing personnel.
The cloud infrastructure will provide a single simulation environment with access to a wide range of … Read More…
Steen Brodsgaard Lund will join organisation, replacing outgoing CEO Martin Crawford-Brunt
RightShip, the world’s largest maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation, has today announced the appointment of its new CEO, Steen Brodsgaard Lund.
Steen joins the organisation to succeed Martin Crawford-Brunt, who will be departing RightShip on 18th December 2020. Throughout his three years in charge, Martin has advanced several key initiatives for the benefit of a safer and … Read More…
Raal Harris, Creative Director at Ocean Technologies Group, will be talking today at the Future Skills Maritime Global Virtual Conference. His presentation is entitled “Maritime Skills of the Future and How to Build them” and will explore the importance of micro-learning, role-playing, E-learning and the techniques used to engage the 21st century seafarer.
The presentation is at 16.30 (Indian Standard Time) which is 11.00am (GMT).
So register now by clicking … Read More…
The Swedish Club is delighted to announce that it has agreed to act as Gold Sponsor of the next Donsö Shipping Meet, DSM21.
DSM21 will be held on 7 to 8 September 2021 on the picture-perfect island of Donsö, in the Gothenburg archipelago. It is a unique event, bringing together shipowners from not only Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, but more recently, from around the world. A meeting point for … Read More…
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp focus the world’s dependence on shipping. More than 90% of global trade is carried by sea, yet few outside the industry appreciate its scale, dynamism and technological progress, or the opportunities it offers for an exciting and rewarding career.
The Nautical Institute has joined forces with ITN Productions to produce a film that aims to raise awareness and understanding of the vital role … Read More…
Public and private sector leaders have set out their joint vision for a new Freeport on the East Coast.
Freeport East would focus on the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port – both owned by Hutchison Ports – and be a strategic hub linking UK importers and exporters with suppliers and customers across the globe, situated as it is at the heart of vital trading routes to Asia and … Read More…
Despite promising results from the trials of several COVID-19 vaccines, Mark O’Neil, President and CEO Columbia Shipmanagement has warned that the virus will be with us for the long-term and stressed the need for the industry to adapt.
Speaking in a SMI podcast on how the shipping industry will change in the next 12 to 18 months he said: “I don’t see the industry changing that much. We are not … Read More…
First video focuses on soybean cargoes
The Loss Prevention team at the UK P&I Club has launched a new online video series ‘Ask an Expert’, providing specialist analysis and insight on a range of specific topics from leading figures in the marine industry.
The videos involve interviews with renowned experts from a particular field, who tackle specific operations challenges faced by Members and the wider marine sector. … Read More…
