Tag: leadership

NorthStandard on its second briefing of the series “The Right Crew” highlighted the loss prevention aspects of crew selection and recruitment.

NorthStandard on its first briefing of the series "The Right Crew" has highlighted the importance of attracting the right crew.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Barometer report, revealing a steady decline in confidence among global maritime leaders to manage the risks posed by increasing political instability, alongside a growing array of interconnected threats.

Anglo-Eastern is launching “Mission 30”, an initiative to increase the proportion of its management-level officers (i.e. Captain, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer) under the age of 30 from 1% to 30% by 2030.  

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Giovanni Tuapin, President, Intership Crew Philippines, explored the growing need for a shift in seafarer training within the maritime industry. He argued that while technical skills remain critical, the development of strong soft skills is becoming increasingly essential for safe, efficient, and sustainable maritime operations.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Leo M.  Bolivar, Country Manager, International Registries (Far East) Limited, emphasized that developing core soft skills is essential for competency in the evolving shipping industry.

External pressure to complete a task may lead to insufficient risk assessment, increasing the likelihood of accidents. This raises a critical question: how can you correctly identify and mark an enclosed space?

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.

As the maritime industry navigates an era defined by sustainability, digital transformation, and evolving workforce values, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a powerful driver—not only for business credibility but also for attracting top-tier talent.

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has announced his decision to retire at the end of 2025, concluding a distinguished 14-year leadership.