A dispute between the National Maritime College of Ireland and marine authorities is putting the livelihoods of up to 400 seafarers and over 20 lecturers at risk, it is claimed.
 

BRITAIN’s shipping industry leaders are already working on a manifesto setting out their vision for a future outside the European Union, and will be lobbying the government in support of policies designed to preserve the country’s status as one of the world’s most important maritime nations.
 

Overshadowing the graduation of the class of 2016, many midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy are now finding themselves for the first time not permitted to go to sea for their “Sea Year” training. Other graduates and I find this to be a travesty, for a school at holds such pride in being the only United States Service Academy to send its students into danger – pursuing their “Sea Year” training even in the height of World-War Two. During which time, 142 midshipman who had not yet finished school were killed. 
 

The Maersk Cadet Education is a world-class training opportunity equipping our maritime officers of the future with the skills and qualifications they need for a career at sea.

It is estimated that more than 55,000 seafarers of various nationalities are employed on board ships managed by shipping companies located in Cyprus, Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Marios Demetriades, said on Wednesday, addressing an event, organized in Limassol by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Women`s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Cyprus, to mark the Day of the Seafarer 2016.

Some of the largest companies in the UAE continue to actively participate in the Reading Nation Campaign, offering their support to print and distribute books to children in refugee camps and in underprivileged schools all over the world.

Students recently discovered a novel way to navigate George Town harbor.

The Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC ) at GMIT has been shortlisted for two prestigious national Marine Industry Awards (2016 ), which recognise excellence in individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the marine industry in Ireland.

Universities and colleges from across the UK will be talking to higher education hopefuls at an event this week.

Three of the maritime industry’s most respected global professional bodies have announced their commitment to September’s Maritime Academic Conference (MARACAD) and Expo in Dubai, demonstrating the priority they are giving to regional education and training needs.