Customer Seminars 2023 As the world has emerged from the shadows of the Covid 19 pandemic, the importance of in-person events and face time with our customers to help strengthen and build relationships has really come to the fore. We’re approaching the halfway point...
The Growing Importance of Communication Communicating onboard ships is not just about being proficient in English. With huge changes to maritime jobs on the horizon, good communication skills are more important than ever, whatever our native language. We are at a...
Community Lost at Sea Building a sense of community at sea is a major part of the mental health challenge. A community is dependent on the quality of relationships and most have common interests and perspectives. There can be few interests more common than being on a...
Building a Community At Sea Feelings of belonging and inclusion within a group are a tonic to frequently cited issues among seafarers such as isolation, boredom and inactivity. An important part of this is the creation of community and camaraderie onboard. What is a...
Guide to SIRE 2.0 In this article we’ll take a look at SIRE 2.0- what it is, where it’s come from and what it means. SIRE background In 1993, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) launched the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) to...
Navigating The Maritime Mental Health Maze The importance of mental health training and wellness of seafarers is a topic which is beginning to get the attention it deserves. Understanding what seafarers want and need to enjoy their life at sea and how things can be...
