Need for cadet berths one of the ‘greatest challenges’ facing shipping

Need for cadet berths one of the ‘greatest challenges’ facing shipping
Marcus Hand | Sep 01, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/need-cadet-berths-one-...

Nautical Institute (NI) Capt André LeGoubin called on owners to provide at least two cadet berths on their newbuildings to ensure the industry has the leaders it needs for the future.

Three seafarers die after blast on supply ship in Italy

Three seafarers die after blast on supply ship in Italy
Gary Dixon 1 September 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/three-seafarers-die-after-blas...

Covid lockdowns return to key Chinese port cities

Covid lockdowns return to key Chinese port cities
Sam Chambers August 30, 2022 https://splash247.com/covid-lockdowns-return-to-key-chinese-port-cities/

Covid lockdowns are ticking up in China again with neighbourhoods in key port cities such as Shenzhen and Dalian forced back home this week, and mass testing underway at other important maritime gateways including Tianjin.

Panama signs MoU with MSC Shipmanagement promoting opportunities for its seafarers

Panama signs MoU with MSC Shipmanagement promoting opportunities for its seafarers
Michele Labrut | Sep 01, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/panama-signs-mou-msc-s...

The Panama Ship Registry and MSC Shipmanagement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote job opportunities for Panamanian seafarers.

Shipping headed towards record number of seafarer abandonments in 2022

Shipping headed towards record number of seafarer abandonments in 2022
Marcus Hand | Aug 31, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/shipping-headed-toward...

A record that no-one wanted to see broken is set for a new high this year – the number of seafarer abandonment cases.

Future leaders urge real change to seafarer working conditions

Future leaders urge real change to seafarer working conditions
Richard Clayton 30 Aug 2022

Gen Z and Millennials will make up 70% of the seafarer workforce by 2030. According to a series of insight essays, young seafarers are frustrated and raw. Baby boomers must listen and respond

Removal of barriers impeding women’s development in maritime sector is very crucial

Removal of barriers impeding women’s development in maritime sector is very crucial
31 August 2022 https://risingsunoverport.co.za/121330/removal-of-barriers-impeding-wome...

According to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), women account for just 20 percent of the workforce in the maritime authorities of member states, and 29 percent across subsectors in the industry.

Inmarsat Study Reveals Surge In Maritime Data Usage As Shipping Industry Seeks Increased Connectivity

Inmarsat Study Reveals Surge In Maritime Data Usage As Shipping Industry Seeks Increased Connectivity
MI News Network August 31, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/inmarsat-study-reveals-surge...

Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority

Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority
29/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/generations-y-and-z-urge-the-mariti...

OSM, Norwegian Training Center sign agreement to promote seafarers training

OSM, Norwegian Training Center sign agreement to promote seafarers training
The Editorial Team August 30, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/osm-norwegian-training-center-sign-agreement-to-p...

OSM Maritime (OSM) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Manila on August 17 to provide training not only for Filipino seafarers but also for seafarers all over the world.

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