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Beyond the paycheque: Why employee wellbeing should be a business priority

Oct 21, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

World Mental Health Day, marked on 10 October, is a timely reminder that employee wellbeing deserves attention all year round. For CEOs and managers, creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and able to thrive is not simply a nice-to-have. It is an investment in the people who make a business successful. Competitive salaries…

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Menopause at work: How far have we come?

Oct 16, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

As we approach World Menopause Day on 18 October, I have been looking back at a Guardian article from January 2022. It reported that 63% of 2,000 women surveyed while experiencing menopause symptoms said their workplace had no menopause policy. Almost a quarter were unhappy in their jobs because of a lack of support. Later…

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Shipping industry takes OSCAR Campaign beyond £4 million

Oct 13, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

The shipping industry has once again shown what it can achieve when it comes together, raising an incredible £495,000 at this year’s OSCAR Dragon Boat Race, taking the total raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children to £4 million. The OSCAR Dragon Boat Race has become a major annual event in the London maritime…

Market Insights

Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Sarah Wawrzewski)

Oct 13, 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. Sarah Wawrzewski, Hub Controller and HR Manager UK at Wilhelmsen Ships Service Limited, reflects on her 22-year career and explains how trust, continued development…

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30 under 30: Austin Hymel

Oct 5, 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 Austin Hymel, Chief Mate at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, and a standout young seafarer whose rapid progression, adaptability, and operational experience have set him apart. Austin’s career at sea…

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30 under 30: Dorcas Uwen Jonah

Oct 5, 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 Dorcas Uwem Jonah, Marine Surveyor at Bureau Veritas Nigeria Limited, and a standout emerging talent whose impact spans vessel safety, technical education, seafarer wellbeing, and the development of young maritime…

Market Insights

30 under 30: Ghaya AlMansoori

Oct 5, 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 Ghaya Almansoori, General Manager of the Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA), and a standout emerging leader strengthening collaboration across one of the world’s most important maritime hubs. Taking on the…

Human Resources

Why They Stayed: 10+ Years with One Employer (Savitha Krishnamoorthy)

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. Savitha Krishnamoorthy, who works in Human Resources at The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., explains how supportive mentors, continued learning and encouragement following her…

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