A new report reveals an increase in the number of distress calls, especially from tankers and containerships. The same types of accident are reported year after year, but investigations point to human error

The challenges for seafarers of the move to decarbonisation are not insignificant. The working group set up by the ITF and JNG will assess the impact of new technology and alternative fuels

Seafarer charity head Simon Grainge is addressing the recruitment crisis head-on. It comes as industry events are beginning to ask when, rather than if, the seafarer shortage happens

New NSMV is designed as both a top-notch training platform for cadets but can also support the federal government during national emergencies. The use of a commercial business model allowed it to be built largely on-time and on-budget, an uncommon feat in government shipbuilding

With a looming seafarer shortage, finding new pools of talent is becoming urgent. But unless they are competent in communications and operational technologies, recruits will drift away

Shipping companies are struggling to decide which department is best placed to handle crew travel. As a result, getting a seafarer to their ship is now more expensive and less efficient, according to a marine travel business

A White Paper from KVH, the connectivity provider, says staying in touch is an expectation for tomorrow’s seafarer. HR professionals must be at the heart of the connectivity discussion

Karen Avelino, executive director of business development at Philippine Transmarine Carriers, says the Philippines is struggling to keep the pipeline of talent flowing. It’s a stark warning

Only eight years separate the thrills of first-job cadets and the professional responsibilities of senior deck officers. Then family life calls many mariners home. That transition must be seen positively 

Companies will combine tanker fleets to create a new entity with 20 ocean-going articulated tug-barges and 11 tankers, and will provide crewing and technical management to a further 21 third-party operated vessels

The challenge of the age is decarbonisation; a related challenge is retaining the talent needed to get the industry there

‘Shipping companies should empower their crews to make the right decisions,’ says Andrew Moll, MAIB’s Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. That means you!