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Strong Institutions #CSW68 This story from a female captain in Spain perfectly highlights why strengthening institutions with a gender focus matters! Imagine growing up by the sea, drawn to it, but facing societal expectations to pursue a different path. This captain defied them, excelling in a male-dominated field. Strengthening institutions – universities, maritime authorities – means ensuring fair access and opportunities for women like her. This goes beyond enrollment. It's about dismantling unconscious bias, promoting female mentors, and creating policies that support women in reaching leadership roles. Let's create a maritime industry (and all industries!) where women captains are the norm, not the exception. #WomenInMaritime #GenderEquality

Qualification, Lifestyle & Responsibilities To Become a Cruise Ship Captain Check out this article 👉 #CruiceShipCaptain #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

Unintentionally, my entire professional journey has revolved around the maritime sector. Many of you may be familiar with my background as a vessel operator, bunker purchaser, and charterer. However, all my other roles have also maintained a connection to the shipping and maritime domain. Prior to becoming a maritime recruiter, I dedicated two years to building luxury carbon fibre yachts in Italy and Slovenia as a boat builder. Even in my early days while studying, I started off in the kitchen of the Royal Yacht Squadron, where my passion for cooking also took hold. I think its safe to say, that I am now in the industry for life. Have you ever envisioned yourself entering this field, and what steps can we take to inspire the next generation to join us?

The importance of the crew in the cruise industry cannot be overstated. They are the heartbeat of every ship, ensuring that every voyage is not just a journey, but an unforgettable #experience. From the captain navigating the high seas to the chefs crafting culinary delights, and the housekeeping staff maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort—every role is vital. The crew members are the front-line ambassadors of the cruise experience, often going above and beyond to meet the needs and expectations of guests. Their expertise, dedication, and passion are what transform a simple vacation into a dream voyage. Whether it’s providing exceptional service, ensuring safety protocols are meticulously followed, or creating moments of joy through entertainment and activities, the crew is the cornerstone of what makes cruising a unique and desirable travel experience. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, the need for skilled, committed, and passionate crew members is more critical than ever. Investing in recruiting and training new crew members is not just about filling positions—it's about preserving the very soul of the cruise industry. Apart from guests service and wellbeing though, we should remember crew safety, #wellbeing and #motivation. Some questions for all of us to consider: How will the industry attract the 75K+ new crew needed the next few years? What will make people stay? How will they keep being ambassadors for cruise brands, destinations, offers? We need to take care of the people who take care of our guests, vessels, products. #seafarersareimportantworkers #atpi #cruise #crew #crewtravel

And this is just for one year ? Talking from experience, It's essential that companies invest in training pre on boarding in conjunction with succession planning and training on board to prevent the "fit the need" approach, but also hire the right candidates in the first place, which can and does put enormous pressure on managers to deliver a product with untrained or under qualified staff and dilutes a whole talent pool whilst damaging teams and potentially the product .

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Safety is paramount in the aviation industry, and we proudly uphold the highest standards. Our Safety Management System (SMS) is seamlessly integrated into our daily operations. #luxaviation #sanmarinoaircraftregistry #privatejet #businessjet #aviation

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WORLD SEAFARERS DAY (JUNE 25): Every June 25 marks ‘World Seafarers Day’ as also recognized by the United Nations. This special day was set aside to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade, the world economy, maritime security and civil society as a whole. SEAFARERS are those officers and ratings employed to serve onboard any type of marine vessel including both serving personnel and the veterans. They include among others naval personnel, various marine scientists, coast guards, fishermen and cruise ship/work vessel captains and crew personnel working in local and international cargo vessels, offshore service boats, oil spill response vessels, recreational/tourism vessels and naval ships/military liners such as the submarines. Historically and unlike air travel, seafarers had existed long ago right from the days when our LORD JESUS CHRIST was physically on earth where in one occasion, HE commanded ‘peace be still’ to a raging storm around the boat conveying HIM and HIS disciples. Same with the vessels mentioned when Jonah was asked to go to Nineveh and not Tarshish. The importance of the activities of seafarers cannot be underestimated considering the movement of goods and services in huge quantities compared to aircrafts and from city to city, one country to another and continent to another continent. Also, unlike air travels, seafarers spend a lot of time on international waters to move goods and services around the globe with attendant safety related issues to contend with. Previously and even now, seafarers are also involved in moving vessels on waterways during military conflicts. Interestingly, seafarers are now HSE focused more than ever before. Thus, the theme for this year (2024) celebration is “Seafarers’ contribution to making the maritime sector a safer workplace “. And also last year (2023) theme was focused on “the importance of the role of seafarers in marine pollution control cannot be overemphasized”. It’s on this note and with profound decorum that I am asking you to join me in wishing all serving seafarers and veterans a ‘HAPPY SEAFARERS DAY’. Dr. Peter Idialu (DPI) - Pioneer Safety Ambassador on social media

September 26th is World Maritime Day 2024. The theme is “Navigating the Future: Safety First!”