Changing Course

Spinnaker is your source of the latest global shipping & HR insights. Providing regular content from industry experts covering market trends, recruitment, executive search, maritime HR and much more. Be sure to check back daily for the latest news.

Sign up to receive Changing Course into your inbox!

Market Insights

Seafarers are losing faith – and shipping should worry

Aug 5, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index should concern anyone serious about the future of maritime work. Newly released data shows overall seafarer happiness falling to 6.87 out of 10 in the second quarter of 2026, down from 7.18 in Q1, confirming that the hoped-for recovery has not taken hold. There are concerns that this is more…

Market Insights

The Cruise Sector – 2026 – the story so far

Aug 4, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

The cruise industry has experienced one of the strongest recoveries in global tourism over the past three years. Following the post-covid rebound, demand has exceeded previous records, prompting cruise lines to place substantial new ship orders, expand into new regions and attract a broader range of travellers than ever before. One of the largest order…

Market Insights

30 under 30: James Frizzell

Aug 4, 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 James Frizzell, Surveyor II at ABS, and a standout emerging talent recognised for his technical excellence, professionalism, and commitment to delivering the highest standards across complex newbuilding projects. Since joining…

Market Insights

38 Million Travellers Join Plastic Fight at St Pancras

Jul 28, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

GreenSeas Trust’s plastic recycling initiative launched at one of Britain’s busiest transport hubs. People passing through St Pancras International are being encouraged to stop plastic pollution at source, following the launch of a striking new recycling initiative. The installation marks the 25th BinForGreenSeas to be launched by marine conservation charity GreenSeas Trust. It offers a…

Market Insights

30 under 30: Cory Dent

Jul 28, 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 Cory Dent, New Building Project Engineer at MSC Cruises, and a standout emerging talent helping deliver the next generation of cruise ships through technical expertise, operational insight, and collaborative leadership….

Market Insights

30 under 30: Melina Veisllari

Jul 28, 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 Melina Veisllari, Assistant Claims Executive at Zodiac Maritime, and a standout emerging talent making a significant impact through legal expertise, industry engagement, and a passion for developing the next generation…

Market Insights

£3.5 million raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity by the global shipping community

Jul 16, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

Spinnaker, a global maritime recruitment agency, has reached a major milestone with its fundraising, raising £3.5million for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) to help give seriously ill children the best chance, and best childhood possible. Thanks to the OSCAR campaign (Ocean and Shipping Community Advancing Children’s Health and Research), which was set up in 2011 by Phil Parry after…

Market Insights

Get to know your Marine Insurance terminology

Jul 16, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

A round up of this month’s “𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸” 1.𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 Definition Concealed Damage refers to cargo damage that is not visible when the shipment is delivered and is only discovered after the packaging is opened. Real-world example A pallet of electronic equipment arrives with its outer packaging intact. When unpacked at…

« Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 210 Next »

Job has been added to your shortlist.

Shortlist

Your Shortlist

View Shortlist

Website by ionic.