Spinnaker launched the first ever shore-based shipping recruitment agency in 1997 and we’ve seen highs and lows – the boom and bust of the 2008-2009 crash, and of course the
We’re being asked by our maritime clients for advice on the fact it’s a candidate’s market right now. When the pandemic hit, it was a different story. People were being
What’s the market like? This is the question we’re most frequently asked; truthfully, there are lots of different markets within shipping recruitment. For us, that includes commercial, fleet management, legal, insurance, executive,
The superyacht market is one that is emerging from the pandemic not entirely scot-free (who did?) but in a pretty strong position and in generally rather robust health. Like in
According to BDO, confidence in the shipping industry rose in the three months to end-February 2021, reported in the latest Shipping Confidence Survey. It is evident that our industry is
“You cannot sell a man who isn’t listening.” Have you seen BIMCO’s video “Ships make the world go”? If you haven’t, can I recommend you watch it here? It is
The covid pandemic has certainly made its impact on the maritime industry as a whole, but we thought we’d take a closer look at the superyacht sector specifically as here
Rumblings under the surface of the global economy. Equity and bond prices rising in tandem. The yield curve inverted; ten-year debt cheaper than two. The US central bank ploughing USD$53 billion emergency funds
We have been made aware that fraudsters are operating within the industry, posing as NYK recruiting seafarers and asking for passports, documents and money. NYK have reported this scam to
