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30 under 30: Alexandra Lyons

May 21, 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 Alexandra Lyons, a US-qualified attorney at Jaffa & Co, and a standout emerging talent within maritime and aviation law. Alexandra is already distinguishing herself in a highly specialised and competitive…

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Seafarer Wellbeing: From Strategy to Everyday Reality – Mental Health, Fatigue & Small Changes That Matter

May 20, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

These two sessions sat really naturally together, both circling the same core idea: seafarer wellbeing isn’t a side topic anymore, it’s central to safety, performance, and retention. Dr Pennie Blackburn took a step back to look at the system as a whole, while Emma MacCarthy zoomed right into daily life onboard. Different angles, but a…

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The Neurodivergent Advantage: Unlocking Talent Maritime Can’t Afford to Miss

May 20, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

One of the standout sessions at the Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026 came from Daniel Smith, who delivered a powerful conversation around neurodiversity, inclusion and the opportunities the maritime industry could be missing by failing to adapt. The session challenged a lot of traditional thinking. Rather than framing neurodivergence as a weakness or obstacle,…

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Shining a Spotlight on the Next Generation of Maritime Talent

May 20, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

One of the most refreshing sessions at the Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026 came from Spinnaker’s 30 Under 30 panel, chaired by James Wilkes, Managing Director at Gray Page. Bringing together the top 5 finalists from across the industry, the discussion offered an honest look into how younger professionals are finding their way into…

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Developing the maritime workforce beyond compliance training

May 19, 2026
Reading Time: 7 mins

At the Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference this May, recruitment, retention and leadership readiness was high on the agenda. But across the industry, the conversation is already moving forward. Many operators are no longer asking whether crews meet compliance requirements. They are asking whether crews are ready for the ships and systems now entering…

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International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

May 18, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

18th of May 2026 marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. As the International Maritime Organisation is hosting an event under the theme ‘From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence’, we at Spinnaker would like to take this opportunity to join the conversation, sharing our insight into the industry. Much has…

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Spinnaker Celebrate HR Excellence in Maritime Industry

May 15, 2026
Reading Time: 4 mins

Following the success of last year’s HR Initiative Awards, Spinnaker once again recognised the organisations and individuals driving positive change across maritime people and culture at the Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026. This year’s awards celebrated excellence across Learning & Development, Employee Engagement and Health & Wellbeing, alongside a special recognition award honouring an…

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Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026 – A Wrap-Up

May 15, 2026
Reading Time: 8 mins

Over two days, maritime leaders, HR professionals, seafarers, innovators and future talent came together to tackle one of the industry’s biggest questions: how do we build a shipping industry where people can truly thrive? From geopolitics and AI to mental health, mentorship and the realities of life at sea, this year’s conference focused less on…

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