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Spinnaker’s 2026 30 under 30: Ones to Watch

Mar 31, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

This year’s 30 Under 30 proved to be our most exciting yet. We were blown away by the sheer number of applications, each one showcasing individuals making waves far beyond the day-to-day demands of their roles. This initiative isn’t just about job titles—it’s about people who are driving change, innovating, and inspiring those around them….

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Seafarer Health and Wellbeing Starts at Home

Apr 1, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

For decades, the maritime industry assessed crew care primarily through an onboard lens. Safety management systems, personal protective equipment, compliance training, and emergency medical preparedness were rightly prioritised as core components of safety—and they remain essential today. However, a broader understanding is now reshaping how the industry defines and delivers crew health and wellbeing. Increasingly,…

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Celebrating 10 Years with Helen McCaughran

Apr 1, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

Today, we’re raising a toast to Helen McCaughran, who is celebrating 10 fantastic years with the business. To mark the occasion, we’ve gone with a fun twist: 10 questions for 10 years. From standout memories to lessons learned and hopes for the future, here’s what she had to say… What do you remember about…

30 under 30: George Thompson

Mar 31, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the maritime industry. First in our spotlight is George Thompson, naval architect and founder of GT Wings, whose pioneering work in wind‑propulsion technology is helping make commercial shipping greener and more sustainable. George Thompson…

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Hot Jobs – Top 10 maritime vacancies – March 2026

Mar 31, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

For over 25 years, Spinnaker has been assisting shipowners, shipmanagers, oil majors, and P&I clubs in fulfilling their recruitment requirements. Every day, we receive a constant influx of new job openings, all conveniently listed on our website. To simplify your job search, we have handpicked a collection of the ten most sought-after positions available right…

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Newbuilding deliveries set to multiply

Mar 26, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

A rapidly rising trend of merchant ship newbuilding deliveries is forecast over the next couple of years. In both 2026 and the following twelve months, completions of tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, gas carriers and other ship types together are expected to see a strengthening pattern, although changes in individual segments will vary, Reflecting ordering…

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Crew Welfare Is No Longer a Cost — It’s a Competitive Advantage

Mar 24, 2026
Reading Time: 6 mins

Every year, the Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference brings together the people in shipping who carry the hardest challenge in the industry: attracting the right seafarers, keeping them, and sending them home in better shape than when they boarded. This year’s conference tackles succession planning, Gen Z aspirations, physical and mental wellbeing, and the…

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Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain

Mar 19, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

The final quarter of 2025 saw seafarer wellbeing stabilise after a turbulent year, though the data points to persistent structural pressures shaping life at sea. The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year, with the overall happiness score rising…

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