Seafarers’ education lags behind practice

Seafarers’ education lags behind practice

Radical changes are needed to ensure that the education of seafarers does not lag behind the rapid pace of technological developments in shipping. This is demonstrated by a study which is part of the EU-funded Skillsea project. The report analyses the gaps between...
Synthetic decks weigh less and last longer

Synthetic decks weigh less and last longer

The Dutch shipbuilding industry has but a small role to play in the construction and exploitation of cruise ships. Yet, with a market share of over fifty per cent, the parts that look like wood on board these ships, may well come from Dutch synthetics manufacturer...