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Advice from a CEO: Jos Goris, QSTS

  • Nov 18, 2024
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

I began my career as a maritime officer with Shell, transitioning ashore into a ship repair project manager role—the only position I ever applied for. From there, my journey evolved as I took on various executive functions in ship repair yards. My deep passion for the maritime industry, and ships in particular, has been the…

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Diary of a CEO (and Chairman!)

  • Nov 14, 2024
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

This month we have asked CEO’s in the sector for any advice they would give those starting out in the industry or those looking to advance their career.To show that we walk-the-walk, as well as talk-the-talk, we asked Spinnaker owners and founders Phil Parry and Steve Cox some probing questions! First up is company Chairman…

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Market Insights

The importance of mentoring

  • Nov 14, 2024
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

Mentoring in the workplace can be crucial for fostering professional growth, enhancing skills, and building strong organisational cultures. It offers employees guidance, support, and valuable insights from people working either in the same business in more senior positions, or sometimes externally. Several of Spinnaker’s Maritime HR Association members have mentoring programmes in place, some of…

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Beyond the numbers: how leaders can keep employees engaged and inspired

  • Nov 12, 2024
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

We all understand the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) as employees. They provide measurable goals; help track progress and give us a sense of achievement when we meet them. However, there’s more to the employee experience than simply hitting targets and crunching numbers. While KPIs are a great way to gauge performance, they often…

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The MarineBear Award

  • Nov 8, 2024
  • Reading Time: 7 mins

About The MarineBear Award This £800 award from the Brun Bear Foundation will support an outstanding conservation technology project focused on marine conservation Whether you are working to monitor marine ecosystems and their inhabitants, prevent human-marine life conflict, research the impacts of climate change or pollution on marine populations, or address other critical marine conservation…

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New Cookbook ‘Mealtimes with My Maritime Friends’ Sets Sail for a Cause

  • Nov 8, 2024
  • Reading Time: 5 mins

The Brun Bear Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of  ‘Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends,’ a unique cookbook that celebrates the global maritime community while raising funds for vital causes. Featuring 60 inspiring recipes from across the world, contributed by leading maritime personalities, this book offers a taste of maritime culture and the personal…

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Market Insights

Newbuilding deliveries in 2025: a mixed picture

  • Nov 5, 2024
  • Reading Time: 5 mins

It is one of the most important questions for the shipping markets. What is the outlook for newbuilding deliveries in 2025? As the end of the current year approaches, the contours of the global merchant ship fleet additions profile during the new year ahead – for bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, gas carriers and other…

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How CEOs Shape Company Culture for Lasting Success

  • Nov 5, 2024
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

Company culture isn’t just about values—it’s a strategic asset that can impact employee satisfaction, attract top talent, and drive performance. At the core of shaping this culture is the CEO, whose influence can make all the difference in creating a workplace that thrives. Here’s how CEOs shape culture to ensure lasting success. 1. Defining and…

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