As many countries enjoy the May Day holiday spare a thought for seafarers working far away from home and running the gauntlet of geopolitical conflicts.
Maritime training is key to the safety of the shipping industry and its people, in this latest episode you'll be hearing from Raal Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Ocean Technologies Group.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says it considers the crew of the Portuguese-flagged vessel MSC Aries held since 13 April a “humanitarian issue”.
Arranging travel for crew to and from vessels is a complex task, but adaptability and technology help ensure seafarers are brought to their destinations safely and promptly.
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