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EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE – MAY 2009

  • May 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 1 mins

TEMP WORKERS VAT STATUTORY HOLIDAY ALLOWANCE UK-BASED SEAFARERS SERVING ON FOREIGN FLAGGED VESSELS

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THE SHIPPING RECRUITMENT MARKET IN 2009

  • May 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

PROBABLY the question we're asked most is: “What's the market like at the moment?” Of course, there are several answers to this question. The two answers that can be given across the board are: First, that in the majority of companies, hiring decisions are being made at more senior levels and they are naturally being much more cautious than they were a year ago. Secondly, people with jobs are aware that they are the lucky ones, which is producing a “loyalty factor” we haven't seen for some time

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MARITIME SKILLS SHORTAGES

  • May 1, 2009
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Will we ever solve maritime skills shortages? TRUTHFULLY? Probably not. We talk a lot about them but when push comes to shove very few people seem to believe we're achieving much. It's all about long term investment of course – both employer cash and Y-generation employee being willing to put down his or her i-Phone long enough join the industry in the first place and then stay the course as they rise up the ranks both at sea and ashore.

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THE DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE

  • May 1, 2009
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The Sailors' Society is looking for teams of 11 to take part in the Dragon Boat Challenge 2009, sponsored by Cargill, Rightship and Intertanko. This is a fantastic day and can be used as a team building day for your company, satisfying CSR responsibilities.

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MARKET COMMENTARY – MAR/APR/MAY 2009

  • Mar 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

A BELATED happy Greek Easter to all our readers there. As spring advances in the northern hemisphere, recession, piracy and French port blockades blot the horizon

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MARKET COMMENTARY – FEB 2009

  • Feb 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

THERE'S nothing like a good snowfall to reveal three distinct characteristics of the British nation. First, whilst they may seem like a shy bunch, they're just waiting for an excuse to break down the social barriers and have a chat. A jolly good war has the same effect!

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MARKET COMMENTARY 2009 – THE YEAR AHEAD

  • Feb 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

OF course, the recession is doing a fine job of giving people all over the world something to talk about. Never before have so many been so interested in or so opinionated about world economics.

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SHIPPING SALARY SURVEY 2009

  • Feb 1, 2009
  • Reading Time: 1 mins

POSSIBLY the largest ever survey of shore-side shipping salaries – from chartering managers to chief engineers – has recently taken place, with 29 companies reporting data for nearly 3,000 staff around the world.

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