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Read moreA young New Zealand docker died on duty, after his straddle crane overturned at Ports of Auckland in the early morning hours of 27 August. With respect to the tragedy, the International Transport Worker's Federation reiterated that ports are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world.
Read moreWe all feel stressed at times, although stress in the right amount is useful and essential for survival, the effects of stress can be unpleasant or uncomfortable. How useful could mindfulness be to seafarers though?
Read moreprofessionalism has to do with how you conduct yourself during your business affairs; different tasks to different people. Talking about shipping industry, seafaring with its STCW rules could meet all the requirements of a profession. However, professionalism has many attributes.
Read moreSAFETY4SEA latest poll showed that 82% believe the industry is not doing enough to attract young talents to maritime jobs. Which are the methods shipping organizations recruit seafarers? And what needs to be done to guide young people take up maritime jobs?
Read moreBeing resilient means remaining a thriving enterprise despite the emerging challenges. Which are the capabilities, skills, and self-care practices that contribute in building professional resilience in maritime industry?
Read moreThis is a story of what a woman in maritime can do; a pathway towards overtaking the difficult conditions navigating the male-dominated maritime industry. From the importance of mentoring to the need for equal training.
Read moreMore and more organisations are facing high staff stress levels, poor decision making, staff turnover, interpersonal conflicts or absenteeism. Thus, how organisations may be more mindful and subsequently more effective at both communicating and collaborating a shared goal?
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