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VIKAND partners with UK P&I Club on proactive medical care for seafarers
(Posted on 18/01/24)VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare, has partnered with the UK P&I Club for a year-long trial of OneHealth by VIKAND. OneHealth is VIKAND’s comprehensive, proactive approach to maritime health, wellness and health risk mitigation.This unique platform is designed to maximise the physical and mental health of...
Decarbonization efforts propelled as orders for alternative-fuelled vessels grow
(Posted on 10/01/24)The latest stats from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform found that a total of 298 ships with alternative fuel propulsion were ordered in 2023 – an 8% increase year on year. The year also saw methanol go mainstream, with a sharp increase in orders (138) putting it neck and neck with LNG (130). Additionally...
BCS: more focus needed on seafarer recruitment and ensuring crew quality
(Posted on 10/01/24)Shipping companies and training centres should focus on bringing in the right people to the industry to ensure a wider pool of maritime professionals are remaining in their careers at sea, says Peter Smit, CEO of BCS Group – Boers Crew Services.The Netherlands-based company regularly sees crew changes being cancelled due to...
Seafarers’ growing mental health struggles as Red Sea threats escalate
(Posted on 05/01/24)Seafarers once again find themselves on the frontline of one of the world’s conflicts as they pass through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, with potential attacks coming by both air and sea; all on top of an escalation of the risk already posed by pirates.Ship owners and managers should not underestimate the impact this situation...
Wisdom and Synergy launch strategic bulk carrier JV
(Posted on 05/01/24)Wisdom Marine Group and Synergy Group have announced their joint venture, Wisdom Synergy Ship Management (WSSM).This cements the collaborative relationship between Synergy Group and the Wisdom Marine Group which was established in 1999 by shipping magnate James Lan and is listed on the London and Taiwan Stock Exchange.The initiative...
Seafarers survey highlights connectivity concerns during holiday season
(Posted on 22/12/23)Seafarers’ fears over connectivity issues over the holiday season have been revealed in a recent study carried out by Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).The survey has revealed that seafarers struggle with being separated from family and friends over the festive season. MHSS emphasises that improving connectivity onboard...
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