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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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30 under 30: Poppy Haward

Apr 24, 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 Poppy Haward, a Pricing Actuarial Analyst, and a standout emerging talent within marine insurance. Poppy is quickly making her mark, redefining what can be expected at an early career stage….

Human Resources

Gender Pay Gap in Maritime

Apr 22, 2026
Reading Time: 7 mins

Gender pay inequality began to be addressed legally in the 1970s with equal pay laws, but the modern concept of the “gender pay gap” and systematic efforts to measure and reduce it only emerged in the last few decades. Mandatory reporting was introduced in the UK in 2017 and more recently by the EU through…

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30 under 30: David Greiffenberger

Apr 22, 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 David Greiffenberger, Project Manager overseeing the joint venture between Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Columbia Shipmanagement, and a standout emerging leader within the group. David Greiffenberger is making waves in…

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Maritime London appoints Mark Williams as Chief Executive

Apr 21, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

Maritime London is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Williams as its next Chief Executive, succeeding Jos Standerwick. Mark was the Founder and Managing Director of Shipping Strategy Ltd, a consultancy providing market intelligence, forecasting and advisory services to governments, shipowners, investors, financiers and industry bodies. Over the course of his career, Mark has…

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2025: A record year for London maritime arbitration

Apr 21, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

The fact that a record number of maritime disputes required the appointment of arbitrators on London Maritime Arbitrators Association terms in 2025 could be seen as evidence that we don’t get along all that well. But it’s also clear evidence of the thriving maritime economy and the lead role played by the LMAA in…

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