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Changing Course

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Market Insights

Is a Discovery Manager – A High-Leverage Role in the AI Era

  • Apr 21, 2026
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

The shift from implementation cost to discovery cost With the rapid advancement of AI, implementation costs are decreasing significantly. This shift is creating a growing need for roles that can translate business needs into actionable technology opportunities. I propose defining this role as a Discovery Manager or, alternatively, an Innovation Manager, as an emerging high-value…

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Market Insights

30 under 30: Fabian Fussek

  • Apr 16, 2026
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Fabian Fussek, CEO and co-founder of Kaiko Systems, who is driving the digital transformation of frontline operations in global shipping through an AI-powered platform that replaces manual reporting…

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Market Insights

30 under 30: Graham Todd

  • Apr 16, 2026
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Graham Todd, Senior Manager in Capital Markets at Seaspan, who is playing a key role in driving major financing activity behind one of the world’s largest shipping companies,…

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Recruitment

7 telltale signs your interviewees could be lying to you 

  • Apr 14, 2026
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

Even recruitment companies need to use recruitment companies from time to time! At Spinnaker we are proud to use One to One Personnel when we are looking for experienced recruiters to join the Spinnaker team! They recently shared some advice about “7 telltale signs your interviewees could be lying to you” and we’re pleased to…

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Market Insights

Maritime Passport previews ‘Gold Standard’ digital identity solution for seafarers at IMO FAL 50

  • Apr 9, 2026
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

Maritime Passport presented Member States at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) latest session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) with a preview of its upcoming digital identity solution for seafarers. The government-grade technology will establish the world’s first truly digital passport for seafarers and empower Flag States around the world to maintain the security of…

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Market Insights

M&A Brokerage

  • Apr 9, 2026
  • Reading Time: 1 mins

One natural evolution of Spinnaker’s Executive Search business has been our expansion into M&A brokerage. Over the years, our engagement with senior leaders in the maritime and insurance industries has given us advance knowledge of succession plans, retirement plans (often lack of plans), expansion ambitions and so on. It’s an obvious extension of what we…

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Market Insights

Why Marine Insurance Firms Choose Us for Recruitment

  • Apr 9, 2026
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

Marine insurance recruitment is to Spinnaker what a foundation is to a building.  When we opened our doors in 1997 as a shipping recruitment specialist, the wider shipping market wasn’t yet ready to spend money on recruitment.  Recruitment in the insurance and legal markets was already mature and an accepted way of accessing talent. Nearly 30 years…

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Market Insights

30 under 30: Amilia Busby

  • Apr 9, 2026
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Amilia Busby, 3rd Engineering Officer and founder of ShipMates Network, who is transforming life at sea by creating a global community that supports seafarers’ wellbeing, careers, and connection….

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