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The Day of the Seafarer – Day 5

  • Jun 23, 2023
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

In today’s blog we asked Royner Hawerstrand, former Master and now retired, for their thoughts on a career at sea and any advice for those starting out in the industry.  What did you enjoy most about your career at sea?  To meet people from different occupations and share experiences.  What drove you to pursue a…

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Maritime Speakers Bureau wins Diversity and Inclusion accolade at the 2023 Crew Welfare Awards

  • Jun 22, 2023
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

20 June 2023. London, United Kingdom. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) proudly announced that their joint project, the Maritime Speakers Bureau, has won The Crew Welfare Diversity & Inclusion Award. It was presented during the virtual Crew Welfare Week conference on June 20 and recognized the…

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The Day of the Seafarer – Day 4

  • Jun 22, 2023
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

In today’s blog we asked Mohammed Abdullahi, Deck Officer at Atlantas Ship Management for his thoughts on a career at sea and any advice for those starting out in the industry.  What do you enjoy most about your career at sea?  The challenges. I enjoy the thrill when something technical challenges my knowledge and then…

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World merchant ship fleet growing steadily

  • Jun 21, 2023
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

Sustained growth in the world fleet of merchant ships is a positive backdrop for employment of shipping professionals. And further enlargement is likely, although signs point to a slowing expansion rate. But this broad view masks varying changes among the fleets of the main vessel types – bulk carriers, tankers, container ships and gas carriers….

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Interview Advice from Matt Cornelius, Director of Recruitment, Spinnaker

  • Jun 21, 2023
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

As maritime recruitment specialists, we have been putting candidates forward for interviews with our ship owning and ship managing clients since 1997. The interview process can be stressful. Often this may begin with a telephone or Teams interview before moving to either a one, two or even three stage face-to-face interview. The client will undoubtably…

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The Day of the Seafarer – Day 3

  • Jun 21, 2023
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

In today’s blog we asked Captain Alexandros Serpanos, Fleet Personnel Manager at Euronav, for his thoughts on a career at sea and any advice for those starting out in the industry.  What do you enjoy most about your career at sea?  There are unlimited opportunities for development, whether that be personal, professional or financial.  What…

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The Day of the Seafarer – Day 2

  • Jun 20, 2023
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

In today’s blog we asked Archie Smiley Ex-Chief Engineer, Superintendent, Technical Manager, General Manager, Technical Director and now ‘semi-flexi-retired’, for his thoughts on a career at sea and any advice for those starting out in the industry.  What did you enjoy most about your career at sea?  The freedom of the ocean, the breadth of…

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The Day of the Seafarer – Day 1

  • Jun 19, 2023
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

The Day of the Seafarer was originally established to recognise the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade and the global economy.  In support of the Day of the Seafarer on June 25th, Spinnaker have asked Seafarers both past and present for their thoughts on a career at…

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