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“A single lapse in vigilance can take a life”: IMO Bravery Award recipient

Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at annual awards ceremony. Officer Lee Tae Young, a first mate from the Republic of Korea, has been...

New Honorary President for UK Maritime Pilots’ Association

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots' Association (UKMPA) has appointed Lord John Hendy KC as its new Honorary President. The appointment recognises Lord Hendy's lifelong dedication...

Seafarers push to shape the ships they sail

From ergonomics on the bridge to social spaces below deck, seafarers are urging shipowners and yards to listen to their lived experience — and...

Post-90s Seafarer’s “Amphibious Philosophy”: Work Diligently at Sea, Take Root and Grow on Land

From a naive teenager in rural Cangzhou to the chief officer commanding a ten-thousand-ton giant ship; from the first time he ran barefoot into...

Did you know what the GMDSS system is?

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) plays a pivotal role in the safety of a ship, as it constitutes the internationally established...

Make Us Maritime Again: Why the Industry That Plays Together, Stays Together

A call to arms for an industry in danger of forgetting itself By Steven Jones* Standing to deliver the key address of the Liverpool Marine Engineers’...

Internet connection is crucial for life at sea

A new global survey from Inmarsat among nearly 400 seafarers shows that onboard internet has gone from being a staff benefit to a fundamental...

What do seafarers ask for? Onboard spaces, psychological support and stable internet

The results come from a survey by the Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile on a sample of 70 among students, Deck Officers and Engine...

How the internet is transforming life and labour at sea

With the line between welfare and technology disappearing, the maritime industry faces a simple truth — connection is no longer optional. An in-depth Inmarsat survey...

New report highlights urgent need to better support pregnancy at sea

A new report from the All Aboard Alliance reveals how pregnancy among seafarers is often handled through improvised and inconsistent practices, leaving many women...
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