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From deck to dry land: Stories of seafarers returning ashore

Jan 20, 2026
Reading Time: 5 mins

As we move into a new year and 2026 beckons, many of us use this as a time for reflection and consider our next move when it comes to our career. It’s estimated that there are around 1.5 million to 2 million active seafarers globally and whilst working on the water has many benefits, many…

Events

Spinnaker’s 30 under 30: Celebrating the next generation of maritime talent

Jan 13, 2026
Reading Time: 3 mins

Every generation tends to be framed through the same lens, questioned, analysed and often burdened with the responsibility of “fixing” the future. In shipping, we regularly ask what the next generation will bring, what kind of industry they are inheriting, and what legacy is being left for them to navigate. Yet, as history consistently shows,…

Events

Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026. Details released

Jan 5, 2026
Reading Time: 2 mins

Details for the 2026 Maritime People & Culture Conference for been finalised! The agenda is in place, and location decided! For the 2nd year running the event will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City on the 13th & 14th May 2026. Since its launch in 2006, the conference has grown to be one of the…

Human Resources

What the new employment rights bill means for employers

Dec 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins

The Employment Rights Bill is a major overhaul of UK employment law introduced by the Labour government. The bill is the most significant overhaul in years. It protects workers from day one and does mean that employers must now update contracts and employee handbooks to comply with the new rules as once the bill becomes law,…

Recruitment

How technical roles have evolved in 2025. Skills, trends and what’s next

Dec 18, 2025
Reading Time: 3 mins

As we start 2026, we have asked some of our newer consultants how they have found their first few months at Spinnaker. Next up we have Chloe Harrington-Grace who joined us in October and since then has made a real splash on the Technical & Engineering desk, partnering with Marine Consultancies, P&I Clubs, Law Firms, Classification…

Recruitment

How technical roles have evolved in 2025. Skills, trends and what’s next

Dec 18, 2025
Reading Time: 3 mins

As we start 2026, we have asked some of our newer consultants how they have found their first few months at Spinnaker. First up is Megan Driscoll. Megan joined us back in July, and since then has been making waves on Spinnaker’s Technical & Engineering desk specialising in recruiting for Marine Superintendents, Technical Superintendents, Fleet…

Market Insights

2025 Wrap-Up: A Year in Review

Dec 17, 2025
Reading Time: 5 mins

As 2025 draws to an end we have taken a look back at the last 12 months and Spinnaker’s business achievements this year. January saw us launch a brand new and improved website! Improved resources for candidates and lots of news content from our clients. Take a look! Changing Course | Spinnaker February saw us…

Recruitment

Hot Jobs – Top 10 maritime vacancies – December 2025

Dec 17, 2025
Reading Time: 4 mins

For over 25 years, Spinnaker has been assisting shipowners, shipmanagers, oil majors, and P&I clubs in fulfilling their recruitment requirements. Every day, we receive a constant influx of new job openings, all conveniently listed on our website. To simplify your job search, we have handpicked a collection of the ten most sought-after positions available right…

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