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 Instag...

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 Tabl...