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GOING BEYOND THE BASICS
The need for a more integrated approach to health, safety, environment, and quality, is becoming increasingly important in today's business. Each of these can affect the safe operation of a ship, thus it involves a continuous process of implementation, feedback, analysis and planning.
7 min |
November 2023
Sailor Today
Columbia Group expands manning agency network with CSM Vietnam
The Columbia Group (Columbia) has opened a new manning agency, Columbia Shipmanagement Vietnam (CSM Vietnam), adding to its worldwide network of owned manning agencies.
1 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
Kongsberg Digital introduces Vessel Performance Merchant application to optimise Merchant Fleet
To meet the merchant fleet's need for optimised voyage decision-making, Kongsberg Digital has just launched Vessel Performance Merchant. The application is a tailored application designed for the merchant fleet to enhance fuel efficiency and optimise the overall performance of both the vessel and its crew.
1 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SOME FI-FI FOAMS
A new IMO resolution will see the phase-out of foam firefighting systems that use fluorinated foams containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid PFOS) as the foam producing component.
4 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
NI PUBLISHES NEW EDITION OF BULK CARRIER PRACTICE
The Nautical Institute has published a fully revised edition of its definitive reference work Bulk Carrier Practice.
1 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
Challenges of running a Galley amid global impacts highlighted by catering management company MCTC on International Chefs Day
Catering management specialists MCTC is shining a spotlight on the challenges Galley Cooks deal with onboard, including a lack of provisions, catering for different nationalities, and putting crews' needs before their own, on this year's International Chefs Day.
2 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
IMRF honours global maritime SAR community as it announces its 2023 Award winners
The International Maritime Rescue Federation IMRF) has announced the winners of this year's IMRF Awards, which recognise all those involved in global maritime search and rescue SAR) efforts.
2 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
SEAFARERS' VETTING
Back for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Intertanko Seafarers' Vetting Seminar took place at Edsa Shangri-La in Manila on 2 October.
2 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
TECH TO CLEAN DIRTY FUEL
Monaco-based firm FOWE Eco Solutions has developed a patented technology that emulsifies fuel oil with water, reducing emissions and improving energy yield. The process, known as cavitation, allows for the emulsification of fuel oil with fresh water, without requiring additives or further processing.
3 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
ENGAGING IN LIFELONG LEARNING
ONGOING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. CAPTAIN VINOD RAJ BALI, TRAINING & SAFETY DIRECTOR, G2 OCEAN, SINGAPORE SHARES HIS INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES...
7 min |
Oct 2023
Sailor Today
MARITIME INDUSTRY SAILS INTO MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK
Global maritime leaders sailed full steam ahead into London in their thousands to attend the biennial London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) which took place from 11th to 15th September
3 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
EVOLVING CREW CHALLENGES CALL FOR ENHANCED FOCUS ON SEAFARER MENTAL HEALTH
While the pandemic and crew-change crisis inspired collaborative efforts to improve crew welfare, the digitalisation and energy transitions pose new challenges for seafarer well-being, calling for enhanced focus on mental health at sea, says Wallem Group Technical Director, Praveen Shukla
2 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
Director General of Shipping Inaugurates Dual Fuel Engine Simulator and LNG Bunkering Simulator, at AEMTC, Mumbai
Shri. Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, the newly appointed Director General of Shipping, India visited the state-of-the-art AngloEastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC) on 22nd September 2023
2 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
India-UK Joint Maritime Security Workshop on Crisis Management
A Four-Day Workshop on Maritime Security: Crisis Management was held at the grand venue of Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai from 31st July to 03rd August 2023
4 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
InterManager launches new ship management General Principles of Conduct and Action
InterManager, the international trade association for third party and in-house ship managers, has today launched a set of General Principles of Conduct and Action for the international ship management sector which it says will drive up quality across the industry
2 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
Merchant Navy Medal awarded to Operations Director at Stream Marine Group
Leading maritime training provider Stream Marine Group's Operations Director Katy Womersley has been praised for her dedication to diversity as she was announced as one of the winners of this year's Merchant Navy Medal
1 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
Intelligent Seas Group reveals partnership with Marine Learning Systems to enhance training opportunities for maritime sector
Leading blended learning provider Intelligent Seas Group (ISG) is delighted to announce its collaboration with Marine Learning Systems (MLS) to help drive knowledge and skills performance, and deliver the highest standards of training for the maritime industry
1 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
Beyond Limits An inspiring true story of Indian Seafarer in Paris
Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) is a historic 1200kilometer cycling event that has been held since 1891, organized by the Audax Club Parisien. It occurs every four years and is one of the world's oldest open-road cycling competitions
6 min |
September 2023
Sailor Today
MPL 2023
Completed with flying colours!
1 min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
NUCLEAR POWER'S ROLE IN SHIPPING'S DECARBONISATION JOURNEY EXPLORED IN FIRST LISW23 LONDON TALKS VIDEO
Nuclear solutions will play an essential role in maritime's fast-paced journey towards decarbonisation and net zero, said Mikal Bøe, Chairman and CEO of CORE POWER. \"It simply will not happen without it,\" he stated.
1 min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
VIKAND APPOINTED AS ADORA CRUISES HEALTHCARE PARTNER
Global healthcare specialist VIKAND has been appointed onboard healthcare provider for Adora Cruises.
1 min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
MHSS OFFERS FREE SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF MARINE DISASTERS
The recent fire on board a cargo vessel carrying just under 3,000 vehicles including 350 electric cars is a timely reminder that the dangers faced by seafarers are not always caused by external factors but can frequently come from the cargo in the hold.
2 min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
ONE Hosts 2nd Container Shipping Summit: Charting A Sustainable Future For Container Shipping
Ocean Network Express (ONE), a world leader in container shipping, successfully hosted the 2nd Container Shipping Summit in Singapore on 3 August 2023, in collaboration with Anchor Ship Partners Co.,Ltd., and KOZO KEIKAKU ENGINEERING INC.
3 min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
Founder's Background and Vision - AlphaMERS
WE DECIDED TO DO WHAT WE DO BEST WITH OUR TIME INVENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES
10+ min |
August 2023
Sailor Today
In a first by any logistics enabler, Roadcast lists nearby washrooms for the convenience of its riders on its app
Roadcast, India's leading innovator in automotive technology and a pioneer in the logistics industry has launched a humanitarian, first-of-its-kind feature on its app.
1 min |
July 2023
Sailor Today
The Future is Human at Wallem's Fleet Officers celebration.
The latest Wallem Fleet Officers Meeting in Kochi, organised to coincide with the opening of its new office in the city, offered employees the opportunity to commemorate the company's 120th anniversary and look towards a future in which the human element will play a greater role than ever.
2 min |
July 2023
Sailor Today
Capt Pradeep Chawla and MarinePALS: Revolutionizing Maritime Training
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8 min |
July 2023
Sailor Today
TOUCHING THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS
A career in merchant navy is a unique blend of variety encompassed in a single domain. By opting for a merchant navy career, individuals can combine a lot of different facets and gain a lot of exposure in terms of professionalism, adaptability and travel.
10+ min |
July 2023
Sailor Today
Jamaica salutes seafarers' role in environmental protection on Day of the Seafarer
As it saluted seafarers on the annual international Day of the Seafarer, Jamaica has praised the role mariners across the globe play in protecting the marine environment.
1 min |
June 2023
Sailor Today
CSM SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH OCEANLY
Columbia Shipmanagement has agreed to install Oceanly Performance solution on board of its ships.
2 min |