In conjunction with the Day of the Seafarer, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched ‘Salmeen,’ an initiative that aims to provide care…
The emergence of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) is changing the maritime education and training (MET) industry.…
The Maritime Standard has held its second Covid 19-A Leadership Perspective Webinar, once again generating positive feedback from a global virtual audience. This time panelists…
In the best of times, keeping ship crews mentally and physically healthy is a challenge premised on the inherent nature of and dangers in the…
Without a rudder, food, water, electricity, lights, wi-fi, refrigeration, GPS, security or safety lights, 15 seafarers sit at anchor in Manila Bay, Philippines. Abandoned on…
Loneliness of Seafarers !
Researchers call for better provision to prevent mental health issues for those working at sea
Long working hours, isolation and extended periods away…
Maritime Cyber Security
More than half of 6,000 seafarers who took part in a crew connectivity survey have had a part of their role automated over…
Maritime Cyber Security
Internet at sea ‘strongly influences’ 92% of seafarers' job choice
An overwhelming 92% of seafarers now say that internet access “strongly influences” their decision…