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Developing the maritime workforce beyond compliance training

May 19, 2026
Reading Time: 7 mins

At the Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference this May, recruitment, retention and leadership readiness was high on the agenda. But across the industry, the conversation is already moving forward. Many operators are no longer asking whether crews meet compliance requirements. They are asking whether crews are ready for the ships and systems now entering…

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International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

May 18, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

18th of May 2026 marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. As the International Maritime Organisation is hosting an event under the theme ‘From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence’, we at Spinnaker would like to take this opportunity to join the conversation, sharing our insight into the industry. Much has…

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How AI is Reshaping Maritime HR: Legal Risks, Real Impacts and How Employers Should Respond

May 15, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by maritime employers to support recruitment, workforce management and people decision‑making. While AI can bring efficiency and consistency, it also presents significant legal and employee‑relations risks. These risks are already being tested in courts and tribunals globally. Bias and discrimination: still the biggest risk AI can bring speed and…

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30 under 30: Dimitrios Tsevdos

Apr 29, 2026
Reading Time: 2 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 Dimitrios, Senior Engineer at ABS, and a standout emerging talent at the intersection of engineering, regulation, and digital innovation. Dimitrios plays a critical role within ABS’s London Emission Verifications team,…

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March reflections: Maritime has a data problem… just not the one you think

Apr 28, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

My first few weeks at Spinnaker have been a bit of a whirlwind. You could probably describe it as information overload mixed with maritime technology networking. But honestly, it’s been great. There’s a lot going on in this space, and it’s been genuinely exciting getting under the surface of it. Over the past month, I’ve…

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Prioritising seafarers amidst rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Apr 27, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

Circle Digital Ventures takes steps to provide free mental health support to seafarers operating in the Gulf. The tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz has created a period of sustained hardship and fear for the global seafaring community. Recognising the mental and physical stress, anxiety and fear of those operating in the Middle East,…

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30 under 30: Max Downton

Apr 27, 2026
Reading Time: 2 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 Max Downton, Sustainability Manager at Navigator Gas, and a standout emerging talent driving practical, data-led change in maritime sustainability. Max is helping redefine how sustainability is delivered in a commercial…

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Digital Travel, Human Expertise: Navigating Crew Mobility in an Era of Global Disruption

Apr 27, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

Crew travel has always been demanding. Tight schedules, global routes, zero tolerance for delay. That part hasn’t changed. What has changed is the environment those journeys happen in. Disruption used to be the exception. Now it has become the norm. Geopolitical instability. Airspace restrictions. Airline networks that look different from one week to the next….

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Developing the maritime workforce beyond compliance training

International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

How AI is Reshaping Maritime HR: Legal Risks, Real Impacts and How Employers Should Respond

30 under 30: Dimitrios Tsevdos

March reflections: Maritime has a data problem… just not the one you think

Prioritising seafarers amidst rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

30 under 30: Max Downton

Digital Travel, Human Expertise: Navigating Crew Mobility in an Era of Global Disruption

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