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Newbuilding deliveries set to multiply

Mar 26, 2026
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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
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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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Flag State Performance in Focus: Marshall Islands, Liberia & Panama

Mar 3, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

Not all flags are created equal, especially from an insurance perspective. While some registries make life easy for underwriters with clear governance and predictable administration, others require a closer look at vessel management, trading patterns, and Port State Control history. In this post, we break down three major flags:Marshall Islands, Liberia, and Panama, and explore…

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From Resourcer to Consultant: Clementine Matiwaza’s Two-Year Journey

Mar 3, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

With two years at Spinnaker under her belt, and a well-earned progression from Resourcer to Consultant, we caught up with Clementine Matiwaza to reflect on her journey so far. Here’s what she had to say about career progression, market trends, and why detail truly matters in legal recruitment. You joined Spinnaker as a Resourcer and…

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Inside Marine Insurance Recruitment: James Stares Reflects on Year One

Mar 3, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

With James Stares celebrating his first anniversary at Spinnaker, we thought it was the perfect time to catch up with him and get his take on life at the marine insurance desk. Over the past year, James has been at the heart of one of our most specialised teams, working closely with clients and candidates…

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All About Shipping’s Top 100 Women in Shipping 2025

Mar 2, 2026
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We are delighted that Spinnaker’s Managing Director of the Executive Search division, Teresa Peacock has been voted one of the Top 100 Women in Shipping for the 6th year running, ranking 15th. This is well-deserved recognition for Teresa who has worked with Spinnaker since 2008. She is not only a Board Member of the Women’s International Shipping &…

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The Maritime Playbook: Don’t Make This Mistake

Feb 24, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

In our Maritime Playbook: Don’t Make This Mistake, we’re shining a light on four common missteps we see time and time again during the hiring process and job search. From avoidable communication gaps to strategic oversights, these mistakes can slow momentum and cost great opportunities. Here’s how candidates and employers alike can sidestep them and…

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Newbuilding deliveries set to multiply

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

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

Flag State Performance in Focus: Marshall Islands, Liberia & Panama

From Resourcer to Consultant: Clementine Matiwaza’s Two-Year Journey

Inside Marine Insurance Recruitment: James Stares Reflects on Year One

All About Shipping’s Top 100 Women in Shipping 2025

The Maritime Playbook: Don’t Make This Mistake

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