Tag: Maritime Knowledge

According to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023,  as of January 2023, the world fleet consisted of 105,493 vessels of 100 gross tons and above.

Getting beyond the analytical mind is a journey that involves shifting your focus from constant analysis and overthinking to a state of greater presence, intuition, and mindfulness. 

The 70-20-10 Model for Learning and Development is a formula often used to define the ideal learning sources employed by successful managers. According to this theory, people learn 70% of what they know from their professional experiences, 20% through social contacts, and 10% through formal educational experiences.

The Courage to Be Disliked is a book written by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, first published in 2013. It's a unique self-help book that blends philosophy, psychology, and narrative storytelling to explore the ideas of Alfred Adler, a renowned Austrian psychotherapist.

Happiness is often an emotional state marked by emotions of pleasure, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. Ever wonder what triggers feelings of happiness, closeness, and joy? It's the magic of brain chemicals! 

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a book that delves into the cognitive processes that shape human decision-making. Published in 2011, it has become a seminal work in the fields of psychology, economics, and behavioral science.

Thinking outside the box is more than just a business cliché. It starts well before we’re “boxed in”, before we confront a unique situation and start forcing it into a familiar “box” that we already know how to deal with. Or at least think we know how to deal with.

On this year’s World Gratitude Day, celebrated annually on 21st September, we explain how expressing gratitude can improve one's quality of life. This day serves as an international observance encouraging people to reflect on their blessings and express their gratitude.

Have you ever had the impression that no one is paying attention as you speak? The human voice is probably the most powerful sound in the world. The world would be a better place if more people knew how to use it correctly, correctly pinpoints Julian Treasure, sound and communication expert, in a life-changing TED speech.

On September 10th, the suicide prevention day reminds us that every year more than 700,000 individuals commit suicide throughout the world, a figure which could justify an interest in a greater awareness on mental health issues. Suicide has become a more troubling topic for shipping over the past few years as awareness of mental health has grown.