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  • Diversity in crewing with Andrew Airey from Highland Maritime
    Jun 25 2025

    Bangkok-based ship manager Highland Maritime is working with local universities to hire female cadets.

    In this episode we are in conversation with Andrew Airey, Managing Director of Highland Maritime.

    Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand explores the world crewing and management in Thailand with Andrew.

    A key focus of their discussion is how Highland Maritime is partnering with universities in Thailand to encourage young female engineering graduates to take up a career at sea through cadetships with the Bangkok-based ship manager.

    The conversation covers:

    • Ship management and crewing in Thailand
    • Language barriers and training
    • Working with universities to bring in female cadets
    • The integration of female crew
    • The advantages of diversity on board ship
    • Carbon capture technology in shipping
    • Future plans for Highland Maritime

    Listen to the full conversation to learn about all these topics and much more

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    For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com.

    Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/

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  • A decade of measuring seafarer happiness
    Jun 12 2025

    How 10 questions to seafarers on SurveyMonkey turned into a bellwether on the state of crew welfare.

    In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we focus on the Seafarers Happiness Index and how it has grown into a key measure for the state of crew welfare in the industry.

    Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand talks to index founder Steven Jones, as well as Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers about their involvement.

    The discussion covers:

    • What is the Seafarers Happiness Index?
    • The genesis of the index
    • How the Mission to Seafarers became involved in the index
    • How do you measure happiness at sea?
    • The importance of giving seafarers a voice
    • Corporate partnerships and their impact
    • The future of the Seafarers Happiness Index

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  • Maritime in Minutes - May 2025 in review
    Jun 2 2025

    Will shipping return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal with US and Houthi ceasefire? Promoting an inclusive workforce in shipping, and transforming logistics with AI and humanoid robotics.

    These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of May, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

    Hear more about:

    Maersk’s posts $1.3 bn Q1 profit, geopolitical tensions cloud outlook

    Houthi Red Sea truce could have profound impact on shipping

    Cashew nut shell biofuel: ‘just don’t do it’

    Stricken Maersk Sana continues to ‘drift safely’ in western Atlantic

    Inclusive workforce will be ‘a matter of sustainability’

    Revolutionising logistics with AI and humanoid robots

    Ballast water system failure sank MSC ship: Indian authorities

    US court tariff ruling cements volatility into shipping trades

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    Connect with Marcus Hand:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/

    Connect with Gary Howard:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/

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    19 m
  • Update on sanctions and the Red Sea with Mike Salthouse from NorthStandard
    May 29 2025

    In this latest episode we are in conversation with Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs for P&I Club NorthStandard, talking about the complexities of sanctions affecting the maritime industry.

    A discussion with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand explores the implications of the latest UK sanctions, the rise of the parallel fleet in response to these restrictions, and other developments in enforcement.

    The conversation also touches on the evolving risk landscape in the Red Sea following recent ceasefire between the US and the Houthi in Yemen.

    Tune in to gain insights into how shipowners and operators navigate this challenging environment.

    Topics covered in the episode include:

    • Impact of sanctions on shipping
    • Understanding the parallel fleet
    • Recent UK sanctions and due diligence
    • Enforcement of sanctions in Europe
    • The situation in Iran and oil exports
    • Sanctions as a tool of foreign policy
    • Risk assessment in the Red Sea

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    Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/

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    19 m
  • Chat about Geopolitics & Trade with Stinne Taiger Ivø from BIMCO
    May 8 2025

    The ​pace ​of ​change ​in ​shipping ​creates ​challenges ​to ​ensure ​contracts ​are ​up ​to ​date ​and ​relevant.

    The ​latest ​chat ​about ​geopolitics ​and ​trade ​episode ​of ​the ​Seatrade Maritime ​Podcast features Stinne Taiger Ivø, Deputy Secretary General & Director of Contracts of BIMCO.

    Host Punit Oza, Founder ​of ​Maritime ​NXT ​talks ​to Stinne ​about ​developing ​new ​contracts ​and ​ensuring ​commercially ​workable ​solutions in a volatile environment.

    The episode covers:

    • The role of BIMCO and its historical evolution
    • An overview of the Document Committee
    • The contract development process
    • Geopolitical challenges
    • Future skills for students

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punit-oza-fics-afni-llb-m-sc-6149893/


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  • Maritime in Minutes - April 2025 in review
    May 1 2025

    Shore leave for seafarers in danger of extinction, managing your supply chain in times of disruption, and MEPC falls short of IMO decarbonisation ambitions.

    These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

    Hear more about:

    Shore leave eroded and in danger of extinction

    Demand for alternative fuelled engines and regulatory uncertainty

    CMA Commodores see opportunities in market adjustments

    Podcast: Managing supply chains in times of disruption

    MEPC 83 agrees to fall short of IMO decarbonisation ambitions

    USTR publishes proposed fees for Chinese ships

    CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean sign merger term sheet

    Tariffs bring swift refocus of supply chains on Southeast Asia

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    Connect with Marcus Hand:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/

    Connect with Gary Howard:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/

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    17 m
  • Managing supply chains in times of disruption with DHL Global Forwarding
    Apr 10 2025

    The pandemic, Red Sea diversions and tariffs - the supply chain has been hit by multiple disruptions in recent years.

    In this episode you're going to be hearing from Niki Frank, CEO Asia-Pacific for DHL Global Forwarding about multi sourcing strategies and logistics.

    Sitting down with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand in mid-March Niki talked about:

    • Having a China plus X sourcing strategy
    • Factors companies looking to diversify their supply chain have to consider
    • How can resilience be built into the supply chain in such unpredictable global environment
    • Supply chain visibility and analytics tightness of capacity in the freight market in recent years
    • How a multi-sourcing strategy can help hedge against potentially volatile trade situations
    • Three key things listeners should bear in mind when managing their supply chains

    Links to follow Niki Frank:

    • Follow on LinkedIn
    • DHL Global Forwarding

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    Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
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    23 m
  • Maritime in Minutes - March 2025 in review
    Apr 1 2025

    Massive port deal gets caught in geopolitical crosshairs, the Houthi threaten shipping in the Red Sea again, and the USTR proposed fees debate and controversy.

    These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

    Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

    Hear more about:

    CMB.TECH buying Fredriksen’s Golden Ocean stake for $1.2bn

    CK Hutchison in $22.8bn ports deal with BlackRock and MSC

    Update: 36 crew accounted for after allision off UK

    Bulk carriers struck off shipowners shopping list

    Houthi ban US vessels from Red Sea in response to Yemen attacks

    Zero emission ships will be ready, fuel supply a worry says LR chief

    Chinese ship charges receive cool reception at USTR

    Six factors that enabled China to dominate global shipbuilding

    Listen to the full episode now

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    For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com

    Connect with Marcus Hand:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/

    Connect with Gary Howard:

    • Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward
    • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/

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    16 m