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Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Eva Rodriguez)

Oct 5, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our Why They Stayed series, Spinnaker asked maritime professionals who have remained with the same employer for more than 10 years what encouraged them to stay and grow. Eva Rodriguez, Director Marine Workforce Development at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, reflects on her 23-year career and explains why integrity, trust, opportunity and feeling valued…

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Bringing STS Young Endeavour Home

Oct 5, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

Endeavour Sail Training is leading an ambitious project to repatriate STS Young Endeavour from Australia and establish her in Liverpool as a charitable sail-training vessel. Young Endeavour was built in the United Kingdom and presented to Australia in 1988 as a gift marking its Bicentenary. His Majesty King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, attended…

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Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Stephanie Aubourg)

Oct 5, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our Why They Stayed series, Spinnaker asked maritime professionals who have remained with the same employer for more than 10 years what encouraged them to stay and grow. Our next contributor, Stephanie Aubourg, Chief HR and Digital Solutions Officer at CSL Group, explains why courageous leadership, trust and opportunities to take on new…

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Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (John Wood)

Oct 5, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our Why They Stayed series, Spinnaker asked maritime professionals who have remained with the same employer for more than 10 years what encouraged them to stay and grow. Our next contributor, John Wood, Assistant General Manager and Head of Manning & Marine at China LNG Shipping (International) Co Ltd, explains why trust, new…

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Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer

Oct 5, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our October focus on employee retention, Spinnaker asked maritime professionals who have remained with the same employer for more than 10 years what encouraged them to stay and grow. Our first contributor, who has chosen to remain anonymous, explains why people, culture, trust and the opportunity to make an impact have been…

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30 under 30: Aleksander Aira-Andersen

Oct 2, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Aleksander Aira-Andersen, Vessel Manager at OSM Thome, and a standout emerging talent taking on significant technical and operational responsibility at just 27 years old. As a Vessel Manager, Aleksander holds…

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30 under 30: Berk Bayraktar

Oct 2, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Berk Bayraktar, Claims Executive at Thomas Miller Claims Management, and a standout emerging talent combining legal expertise, technical knowledge, and an exceptional commitment to client service within the world of…

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MNWB launch Seafarer Pledge with aims to transform standards across maritime sector

Oct 2, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) officially launched the UK’s Seafarer Pledge earlier this year in London. Overview of the Seafarer Pledge Inspired by the Armed Forces Covenant, it honours the UK Merchant Navy and individuals working at sea. Its core objectives are to unite maritime organisations, port authorities, shipowners, and trade unions with the…

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Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Eva Rodriguez)

Bringing STS Young Endeavour Home

Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Stephanie Aubourg)

Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (John Wood)

Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer

30 under 30: Aleksander Aira-Andersen

30 under 30: Berk Bayraktar

MNWB launch Seafarer Pledge with aims to transform standards across maritime sector

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