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WOMEN WHO CHANGE THE MARITIME WORKPLACE AT THE PANAMA CANAL

WOMEN WHO CHANGE THE MARITIME WORKPLACE AT THE PANAMA CANAL Today, there are more women in shipping than ever before. We profile the diverse range of roles undertaken by women in the operations of the Panama Canal and the services connected to it. During recent international maritime conferences, there has been a lot of talk about […]

BERTH NO. 5 AT LẠCH HUYỆN PORT CAN ACCOMMODATE CONTAINER SHIPS UP TO 165,000 DWT WITH REDUCED LOAD

BERTH NO. 5 AT LẠCH HUYỆN PORT CAN ACCOMMODATE CONTAINER SHIPS UP TO 165,000 DWT WITH REDUCED LOAD The Vietnam Maritime Administration has recently adjusted the announcement regarding the opening of Berth No. 5 at Lach Huyen Port, Hai Phong (Phase 1). Located in the Lach Huyen area on Cat Hai Island, Hai Phong City, […]

REWRITING WOMEN INTO MARITIME HISTORY INITIATIVE GOES GLOBAL

REWRITING WOMEN INTO MARITIME HISTORY INITIATIVE GOES GLOBAL The Lloyd’s Register-backed Rewriting Women into Maritime History initiative to uncover and showcase the critical role of women in the maritime sector, past and present has entered a new, international phase. Launched in the UK and Ireland in 2023, the programme uses archival material held by maritime […]

SEAFARER SALARIES AND RETENTION RATES ON THE RISE

SEAFARER SALARIES AND RETENTION RATES ON THE RISE Retaining seafarers has improved slightly over the past year, thanks in part to salary raises, the annual Crew Managers’ Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists has revealed. In its survey of in-house crew managers in shipowning and shipmanagement companies, almost 90% reported that they had increased salaries in […]

CYBER SECURITY THREATS ARE NOT NEW, BUT SHIPPING STILL UNPREPARED

CYBER SECURITY THREATS ARE NOT NEW, BUT SHIPPING STILL UNPREPARED Shipping’s legacy systems and accelerating digitalisation call for a focus on cyber security regulation and training to respond to threats. The maritime industry’s mix of legacy systems, rapid data exchange, and rapid digitalisation create challenges around cyber security in need of urgent, collaborative solutions, according to an […]

PANAMA MARITIME REVIEW 2024-2025

PANAMA MARITIME REVIEW 2024-2025 The report brings an exclusive insight into the country’s maritime, logistics, legal affairs and port sectors featuring in-depth interviews with key industry players. At a Glance The Panama Canal, its customers, construction and expansion The Panama Maritime Authority new administration focuses on the technological revolution The Panama Ship Registry guarantees compliance […]

SELF-DISCOVERY: WHO ARE YOU? – THE JOURNEY TO UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF!

SELF-DISCOVERY: WHO ARE YOU? – THE JOURNEY TO UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF! Have you ever looked at your hands and wondered, “Who am I?” Sounds funny, right? But in fact, your hands are a “map” that records your talents, personality traits, and potential life directions! How can you develop yourself in the best way? What career paths […]

REPATRIATING SICK AND INJURED SEAFARERS: A VITAL ASPECT OF MARITIME HEALTH

REPATRIATING SICK AND INJURED SEAFARERS: A VITAL ASPECT OF MARITIME HEALTH The process of repatriating sick and injured seafarers requires careful planning, coordination, and compliance with international regulations. Whether it’s the toll taken by the demanding nature of the work, the isolation from family and home, or the exposure to harsh environments, seafarers are at […]

PANAMA CANAL TRANSITS BOUNCE BACK AFTER DROUGHT

PANAMA CANAL TRANSITS BOUNCE BACK AFTER DROUGHT Recovering from drought related restrictions in the previous year the Panama Canal saw a 25% jump in transits for the first four months of FY2025. Credit: Panama Canal Authority At a Glance Daily transits of the Panama Canal are back up to 36 from just 22 in late […]

MARITIME INDUSTRY WITNESSES THE GREATEST “SHAKE-UP” OF THE DECADE

MARITIME INDUSTRY WITNESSES THE GREATEST “SHAKE-UP” OF THE DECADE Tonight, January 31, 2025, the maritime industry will undergo the largest restructuring in a decade as shipping lines “jump” from their current alliances on the main East-West trade routes. THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM, and Yang Ming Marine […]

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