Tag: soft skills

Sometimes all you have to do in order to lead people is understand what works best in each scenario. But how can this be done? Luckily, Daniel Goleman has come up with an answer.

Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.  

It’s time to face music: The maritime world is entering a new era, one that calls for more than just technological upgrades. It demands a bold shift in how we view and invest in human capital.

Ever noticed how the loudest person in the room isn’t always the most informed? It’s called the Dunning-Kruger effect, a psychological phenomenon where those with the least expertise tend to overestimate their abilities.

The maritime industry must adopt sustainable strategies to build a highly skilled future workforce and attract new talent, emphasizes Nikolaos Koletsis, Senior Policy Officer for Maritime Transport at the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF), in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA.

Humor shows that you’re not shaken by small stumbles. It signals self-assurance, quick thinking, and approachability—qualities people gravitate toward.

If you think that only a competitive salary keeps maritime professionals loyal to a company, think again!

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum successfully took place on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Philippines, where experts gathered to share insights on maritime safety. Throughout the event's discussions, it became clear that maritime safety is not optional but a fundamental necessity for advancing operations.

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.