Shell and Deloitte’s new report sets out the industry view on barriers to decarbonisation and identifies priority solutions for meeting the IMO’s GHG ambitions.

Maritime employers and employees would benefit from an inclusive and diverse working environment. However, preliminary survey findings hint that there is still plenty of room for improvements.

 

The pandemic will sort companies into two categories. The hopefuls, who will sit and watch and hope that something like this never happens again; and the proactive, who will begin to look at how they can modernize their supply chain and protect them from future disruptions.

Policymakers should invest in shipping’s green transition when deciding on policies and stimulus measures to kickstart the global economy.

Communication, management and supporting employees’ well-being are key to successfully adapt to the new era of working from home.

The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have a huge impact on the mental health of seafarers. Seafaring life is generally very isolating.  It is very stressful when seafarers have family back home that are fighting the virus but they are so far away and can do nothing.

The maritime industry recognizes the daily challenges of seafarers. However, organizations can’t cover all eventualities. Ship-visiting charities support seafarers providing material help along with friendly warmth.

Considering the shortage of diversity in the maritime industry, Katherine Langworthy, one of finalists of the Future Maritime Leaders essay competition, argues that to solve the imbalance, organizations should attract more young professionals who are going to contribute to a more sustainable world.

Collaboration between governments and industry is crucial to make new green technologies competitive alternatives to fossil fuels.

The global maritime industry should take collective action to increase its human rights performance and get human rights onboard on a par with environmental and governance issues.