Maritime Logistics Professional 2016 Articles
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on Q2 2016TORM’s leadership philosophy is the basis for its focused marine recruitment and human resources strategy. Rich in history, forward-thinking in its approach, the firm leverages both as it comes together in One TORM. Simon Frank is Vice President and Head of Global Marine HR in TORM A/S. Beginni
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on Q1 2016The unique, apprenticed-based format attracts both quality candidates and employers, changing forever the way North American workboat operators grow loyal talent. At a time when workboat operators perhaps are looking to cut costs, preserve the bottom line and some, merely survive in a deepening
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on Q1 2016Norway-based cruise operator Hurtigruten AS has developed its own unique formula for developing cruise talent. The practice is already paying handsome dividends. Cruise Leadership Fun, luxury, experiences — that’s what cruise operators sell, and by all accounts, it is selling well. With booking
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- A New Paradigm in Crew Connectivity? page: 44
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on Q1 2016Service providers have spent decades delivering services on the basis of a demand model that is in danger of being overtaken by events Despite some recent suggestions to the contrary, demand for crew connectivity remains a strong driver of the maritime communications market. The Maritime Labor C
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- MarPro Profile: Frances L. Keeler page: 22
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on Q1 2016Frances Keeler, Senior Counsel, Clyde & Co US LLP, might not necessarily be your typical ‘maritime professional’ but what she does on a daily basis is no less important to the waterfront – and the environment – than, for example, anything the builder of the best designed vessel in service today can
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- Seafarers Trust in Technology page: 48
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on Q1 2016The ITF Seafarers’ Trust recently re-released an upgraded version of Shore Leave 2.0, enabling seafarers to access the internet in ports on tablet consoles. Together with Shore Leave, the Seafarers’ Trust believes that these initiatives will effect real change, attending to the global welfare of sea
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on Q1 2016Internet access, services win workers, bolster retention When you are thousands of miles, and weeks or months out at sea, the next best thing to physically being there, is an electronic connection home, and today, few mariners will board vessels without access to some form of it. “What seafarers
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- Simulating the Next Big Thing page: 30
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on Q1 2016As simulation technology evolves, the methods and techniques used to train today’s mariners are also changing. A growing list of regulatory training and competency requirements is further complicating the already crowded ‘to do’ list for today’s mariners and tomorrow’s future professionals alike
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on Q1 2016Marine insurance may have the distinction of being the oldest line of insurance in existence, but it’s not letting its venerable age hinder its growth or flexibility. Given the new, emerging and increasingly complex risks faced by the maritime industry, the insurance market must adapt to meet the ev
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on Q1 2016Industry recognizes the need to invest in its people like never before. But are the skills and headcount there? It’s hard to look forward to 2016 without reflecting back on 2015. What an ‘interesting’ year it was. As maritime recruiters, we’re always attuned to what the market’s doing because ou
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