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Flying Angel report shows seafarers are happier but worried about IMO 2020
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown a marked improvement in happiness levels amongst seafarers across all sectors of the industry Undertaken by The Mission
UNCTAD maritime transport report singles out lower growth, shifting trade, and environmental pressures
A United Nations agency has warned that a “new normal” has taken hold in world maritime trade, characterized by moderate growth, protectionist-impacted trade flows, and
Nike joins anti-Arctic shipping campaign
Washington, DC – Nike and Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit environmental advocacy group based in Washington, have launched the Arctic Shipping Corporate Pledge, inviting businesses and industry to
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On our Forum: Growing lawlessness at sea and tariff war darken new year outlook
By Michael Grey* There is not a great deal to cheer about as we stumble, haltingly, into the uncertainty of 2026. True, the major carriers
On our Forum: Reminiscing on past naval lives and a training ship
By Michael Grey* At a certain time in one’s life, you begin to appreciate a good obituary. Not necessarily of a life well lived, as
On our Forum: Candid thoughts on the COP30 climate change conference…
By Michael Grey* As tens of thousands of weary delegates stagger off their righteously offset intercontinental flights, leaving the inhabitants of Belem to clear up
On our Forum: Canada must control its destiny at sea as part of trade diversification
By John Gruetzner* Canada needs to act quickly to protect the viability of its commodity export industries. For the cost of one submarine, the Carney
On our Forum-Sounding the alarm: The critical risk of vessel fires
By Yoan Marier* A threat without clear answers The numbers speak for themselves. In the past decade, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
On our Forum: The art of devolving responsibility
By Michael Grey* When something goes badly wrong, it is human nature to attempt to deflect the blame and to cite extenuating circumstances to explain
On our Forum: Thoughts on wartime wrecks, salvors and a cruise ship lasting nearly eight decades
By Michael Grey* It must be summer, when there is the annual alarm in the UK about the potential catastrophe from the detonation of 1400
On our forum: The real dangers of dozing in a ship wheelhouse
By Michael Grey* As a story in May in the general press, it all seemed a bit of a laugh. The deep-sleeping Norwegian in his
On our forum: The indispensable role of watchkeeping
By Michael Grey* “She’s not answering the helm!” It was a call to chill the heart of any watchkeeping officer, at least in the days
On our forum: Trump port fees even more detrimental than tariffs…
By Louis Martel* The United States has a long history of implementing protectionist trade policies, often realizing in hindsight that such measures ultimately hurt Americans.
On our forum: Regrettable inhospitable havens for seafarers
By Michael Grey* “Unfriendly natives” – it said, recalling a previous visit, but the Old Man, worrying about the reaction of the pilot, demanded that
On our forum: Human rights of seafarers need to be reinforced
By Michael Grey* Do seafarers have any human rights, in an era where worthy folk are always shouting about this supposed entitlement for those who
On our forum: The dangers for seafarers of unlashing containers
By Michael Grey* With everyone slowing down to save both the planet and fuel we should not be surprised that the expeditors among us are
On our forum: Anarchy the new normal
By Michael Grey* You have to hand it to the Houthis, for their ability, with limited resources, to cause an extraordinary amount of trouble in
On our forum: Canada insufficiently prepared to respond to marine emergencies
By Yoan Marier* The consequences of a marine accident are not just felt in the moment that the disaster strikes or the harrowing ones that
On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
Michael Grey* It was years ago that an old friend, who was a shipbroker, told me proudly that using his new mobile telephone, then something
On our forum: Decarbonisation and “technostress”
Michael Grey* Are you suffering from “technostress?” It is an interesting term, which perfectly encapsulates the mentality of modern mankind, with manifold anxieties which were
On our forum: Ship designs without compromise…
By Michael Grey* The design of a ship was once a delicate balance in which an endless series of compromises were necessary to end up
On our forum: Too many mooring incidents in faulty-designed operations
Michael Grey* P&I club Gard came up with some disturbing figures the other day, in a thought provoking note on mooring operations. Using statistics garnered
On our forum: Various questions raised by the Baltimore bridge disaster
Michael Grey* A modern ship is a complex creature, packed with different systems, machinery and equipment and at any one time it is inconceivable that
On our forum: The evolution of ‘acceptable’ risk in shipping
Michael Grey* One of the advantages (or perhaps disadvantages) of age is an ability to look back and see how custom and practice, behaviour and