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Maritime Training Academy launches unique Superyacht Surveying Diploma course
Superyachts – glamorous, opulent, seen in all the world’s most exclusive marinas. But, with size comes big risks. And that is where the qualified Superyacht Surveyor comes in. The Maritime Training Academy is launching a new and unique qualification for...
Changes to Legislation & Port State Control
A small change in legislation has had a big impact on business within the shipping industry. From 1st January last year (2015), MARPOL, short for Marine Pollution, has amended Section 14 of their International Code, to reduce permitted sulphur emissions by 90% (from...
Building Your Own Boat
If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most. (E. B. White) Those who have spent many years afloat, or work in the industry, may one-day dream of building their own boat. The driving factors for this...
STOP THAT YACHT! – The rise in Superyacht Detention
The detention of a superyacht by Port State Control can have disastrous consequences for all associated with the vessel, both in terms of financial loss and damage to reputation. Whilst the immediate impact will be disruption to charter, even after the yacht is...
A Shortage of Seafarers
A huge shortage of seafarers is predicted over the next 5-10 years, meaning competition will be fierce for trained and competent workers. Labelled the ‘War for Talent’, the lack of available trained staff is likely to cause a hike in salaries and companies falling...
Ask The Experts #1: Interview with Jayan Pillai – LNG Shipping Author & Course Director
Last week, we caught up with the charismatic, Jayan Pillai, to get his view on the rapidly growing LNG shipping industry. His knowledge and experience are respected internationally as a trainer, inspector, author and consultant. We were interested to learn more about...
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