The Shipping Exchange

A special bonus episode from the Nautilus International General Meeting 2019 in Rotterdam discussing Maritime 2040 and the future of the industry.Visit www.nautilusint.org for more information on what Nautilus International does and how you can get involved.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

A special bonus episode from the Nautilus International General Meeting 2019 in Rotterdam discussing Equality & Diversity in the maritime industry.Visit www.nautilusint.org for more information on what Nautilus International does and how you can get involved.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

From 1 January 2020, the International Maritime Organisation will enforce a new 0.5% global sulphur cap on fuel content in a bid to tackle growing environmental concerns. In this episode, we explore how the industry will need to adapt to the unprecedented change in the marine fuel landscape.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Seafarers work in some of the most difficult conditions in the world, often spending months away from their loved ones. In this episode, we look at both the importance of wellness and how the industry can support wellness at sea.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!For Wellship enquiries please visit www.njordmark.org

The criminalisation of seafarers has been observed as a growing phenomenon for more than thirty years. In this episode, we discuss the many challenges that confront the 21st century Master in their professional conduct.Sponsored by InterManager, visit www.intermanager.org for more information. Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Everyday millions of seafarers play their part in keeping the world turning. They come from many different nationalities and backgrounds and often spend long periods of time away from family and loved ones. In our latest episode we are joined by four seafarers who discuss what life is like at sea, including the ups, downs and everything in-between of being a seafarer.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram! 

Seafareres are exposed to many risks at sea and enclosed spaces remain one of the biggest threats. In this episode, sponsored by InterManager, we discuss what more can be done to protect seafarers and improve safety culture at sea.Sponsored by InterManager, visit https://www.intermanager.org for more information.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram! 

Is seafarer training outdated and in need of a radical overhaul?In our latest episode, out now, we explore the potential impact of new technologies on maritime training, the hard and soft skills seafarers require for the future and investigate the changing qualifications landscape. Sponsored by V Group, visit www.vgrouplimited.co.uk for more informationVisit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram! 

Over a dozen Lloyd's syndicates have dropped marine underwriting in recent months, with more assessing whether to drop out. In this episode, we ask what is happening in the world of marine insurance and what's next.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Finding your first job as a newly qualified officer can be a challenge. In this episode, we've partnered with Stellamar to discuss which areas of the maritime industry are experiencing growth, how to stand out to recruiters and writing the perfect CV.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!Sponsored by Stellamar - visit www.stellamar.co.uk for more information.

Recent events in the maritime industry have reignited a debate surrounding Open Registers, Collective Bargaining Agreements and what a vessel's flag really means.In this episode, we explore the role that IMEC plays in Collective Bargaining Agreements that affect vast numbers of seafarers, whilst also discussing the relationship between flags and quality.Sponsored by the International Maritime Employers' Council (IMEC), visit www.imec.org.uk for more information.ICS Flag State Performance Tables:http://www.ics-shipping.org/docs/default-source/Flag-State-Performance-Table/flag-state-table-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=2Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange!

Preparing for your oral examination can be incredibly stressful and seem like an impossible challenge. We've put together this episode to give some hints and tips on how best to prepare and stay focused leading up the big day.Sponsored by Whitehorse Maritime, visit www.whitehorsemaritime.com for more information.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search The Shipping Exchange on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

In our final episode of the series, we look at what more can be done to support newly qualified officers in the industry and assess whether seafarer training needs to adapt to the 21st century. Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

International shipping transports 90% of world trade, but the very nature of shipping, and the environments in which the industry operates, makes seafaring one of the most dangerous professions in the world. In this episode we will look at what more can be done to reduce the number of marine casualties.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

The Merchant Navy attracts individuals from all walks of life, and this fast moving and technologically advanced industry requires highly trained seafarers working across navigation, engineering and electro-technical disciplines at both officer and rating levels. In this episode we will look at what it takes to become a seafarer!Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Maritime piracy affects major shipping lanes and puts the lives of seafarers all over the world at risk. In this episode we will look at what is driving the shift in piracy and what can be done to reduce corruption in the industry.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

The maritime industry is undergoing a technological revolution - but despite the increased safety and environmental friendliness of such advances, they are not without risks. In this episode we will look at whether the industry is ready to step-up to the challenges that cyber-security brings.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

According to recent figures from the International Transport Workers' Federation, women currently make up fewer than 2% of the global maritime workforce. This statistic reflects how, historically, seafaring has been viewed as a male-dominated industry. In this episode we discuss why women may be less likely to pursue a career at sea and what more can be done to support women in the maritime industry.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Science-Fact or Science-Fiction? Love them or loath them, autonomous ships are coming. In what capacity remains unclear but, according to Rolls-Royce, “autonomous shipping is the future of the maritime industry". In this episode we will look at what value, if any, autonomous shipping can provide and whether the maritime industry is ready for autonomous vessels.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and for social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

A recent report on mental health stated that two-thirds of people will experience some form of mental health issue at some point in their lives but for those working offshore, that figure is significantly higher. There are an estimated 1.6 million seafarers worldwide, and it is a devastating reality that many of these hardworking men and women are suffering from mental health issues. In this episode we will look at what more could and should be done to support seafarers, should maritime legislation be updated to address mental health and how can we better prepare seafarers for life at sea? Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk/mental-health for more information on the services available. For social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

The UK port industry is the second largest in Europe, handling roughly 500 million tonnes of freight each year, as well as over 60 million international and domestic passenger journeys. Following the Brexit Referendum, uncertainty over the UK's future trade relationship with the EU has led to predictions of long queues at harbours on both sides of the Channel after Britain leaves the bloc next March.In this episode we will look at what the possible impacts are of a ‘No-Deal Brexit', whether Theresa May's proposal goes far enough to ensure frictionless trade with Europe or should shipping companies seek alternatives to Dover post-Brexit?Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk for more information and social media links or search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!