Tag: soft skills

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has introduced a series of initiatives to strengthen the maritime talent pipeline for both shore-based and seafaring careers.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.

Passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace may go unnoticed, but its impact can quietly poison team dynamics. So, is passive-aggressive behavior slowly sabotaging your workplace without anyone even realizing it?

Claudia Paschkewitz, Director of Sustainability & Diversity at Columbia Group, encourages women in the maritime industry to stay active, remain curious, seek knowledge, and focus on networking. Most importantly, she emphasizes the value of authenticity and empathy.

A fresh initiative, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), called the ''NextWave Seafarers Project'', seeks to tackle the global shortage of seafarers while opening up career opportunities for aspiring maritime professionals from developing nations.

The 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum was a full day event that took place on Wednesday 12th of February 2025 at the Columbia Venue Centre of Columbia Plaza, Limassol, Cyprus, where experts came together to discuss and explore the latest developments shaping the future of the maritime industry.

The maritime industry's future lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and human skills. As digitalization and decarbonization take center stage, it is crucial to provide seafarers with the tools and training necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing environment, experts agreed during the 2024 CAREER4SEA Forum.

The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advancements in digitalization and the urgent need for decarbonization, experts agreed during the 2024 CAREER4SEA Forum.

For any leader in high-stakes environments, framing can mean the difference between clarity and confusion, confidence and hesitation, or even safety and disaster. But how does this work?

In today’s digital world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it offers many benefits, such as staying connected with friends and family, networking opportunities, and entertainment, excessive or unhealthy use can negatively impact mental health and essential soft skills.