As shipowners plough investments into dual-fuel vessels there are increasing questions about who is going to train the crew to handle alternative fuels.
A landmark piece of legislation in the Philippines – The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers – was not signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as expected on Monday morning and was later withdrawn by the House of Representatives.
The latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast delves into the crucial topic of seafarer training with John Abate, Head of Training at Northern Marine Group.
Attracting talent to the maritime industries is not a new issue and with technology now becoming an integral part of the sector it is becoming all the more critical.
As many as 800,000 seafarers serving global shipping will need upskilling by the mid-2030’s to meet the industry’s decarbonisation ambitions according to research commissioned by the Maritime Just Transition Task Force.
The latest Maritime Masterclass episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast features Chris Aversano, Product Manager with Q88 and Past President of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA).
