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Seafarers face widening competency gap

Seafarers face widening competency gap

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 30, 2026 | Digitalisation, Maritime education/training/careers, Maritime research, News, Seafarers, Shipping

82 per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare seafarers for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just eighteen per cent believe training keeps pace, according to new research from OneOcean and...
Seafy launches crew communication via smartphone

Seafy launches crew communication via smartphone

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 15, 2026 | Digitalisation, News, Seafarers, Shipping

Seafy is introducing Seafy P2T (Push-to-Talk), a system designed for operational communication between crew members. The solution turns smartphones into push-to-talk devices connected to the vessel’s existing Wi-Fi network. Bridge, engine room, deck and other...
BIMCO and ICS report warns of future officer shortage

BIMCO and ICS report warns of future officer shortage

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 11, 2026 | Maritime education/training/careers, Maritime research, News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) forecasts that given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, there will be a need for an additional 113,735 officers by 2030 to operate the world merchant fleet. The...
IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz

IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2026 | News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding that is to end the war between the two countries. Following this agreement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for the seafarers...
Lowest first-quarter piracy figures since 1991

Lowest first-quarter piracy figures since 1991

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 9, 2026 | News, Piracy, Seafarers, Shipping

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2026. Just sixteen incidents were recorded worldwide, the lowest first quarter figure since 1991. While the decline...
IMO calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

IMO calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 23, 2026 | Maritime regulations, News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Council called for a coordinated approach to security be adopted and that the response be...
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