US Maritime Industry Working to Solve the People Puzzle
this is a good industry, and one that you can build a career in and that your work actually matters, we're going to be in trouble.”Manning said Diversified Marine recently hired a marketing firm to come in and shoot targeted ads for recruitment on widely used social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. “We're getting a good response on that,” Manning said. “We're putting the idea in front of people.”“Those in the industry that figure out the next generation are going to be the ones that win. And the only way to do that is by showing people that
Founded in 1806, SSH Continues Serving Retired Merchant Mariners
B. Luce Library at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, NY. SSH understands most mariners retire without much need for assistance, but it is their goal to let every mariner know they are there to help if needed. Any help in these outreach efforts is very much appreciated. The SSH website and Facebook pages have more information.Liberty Ship Robert R. Randall. Credit: The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Newport News, VAAbout the author: Jay Brooks has worked for The Trustees of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor since 2006 and has been its Executive Director/Governor since 2018.
Nigeria Tells Oil and Gas Firms to Cut Staff in Covid-19 Fight
."All operators and their contractors are to ensure strict compliance with relevant government directives and limit the number of personnel at project/construction sites accordingly,” said Sarki Auwalu, the head of the regulator, according to a post on the department’s official Facebook page.On Sunday, the regulator ordered oil and gas companies to reduce their offshore workforce and move to 28-day staff rotations, also measures to curb the spread of the virus. Companies operating in the country include oil majors Shell and Chevron.Nigeria Tightens Offshore Rules as 6 OSV Workers
ISWAN :Infographics for seafarers Psychological Wellbeing at Sea
factors which characterise wellbeing and suggest how seafarers can enhance them. These include connecting with others on board, doing more of what makes you happy and how to find support while at sea. ISWAN will reach seafarers with these new resources via various methods, including its large Facebook following, its network of members and other stakeholders around the world.
Oil Industry Turns to Women in Hour of Need
(WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos. But never the issue of gender inequality, which has also been a major topic for discussion at Davos for several years and is once again high on the agenda in 2016. "Men still run the world ... I'm not sure it's going that well," Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, who has campaigned for greater equality, told a WEF panel on Wednesday. As the oil industry's gloss is fading further with a collapse of oil prices to the lowest levels in more than a decade, executives realise something needs to change to widen
Port Metro Vancouver Launches Online Entertainment Channel
;s largest port with its new online channel, PortTV. Designed to engage and educate audiences, PortTV will share the stories of real people who live and work within the port communities and showcase the important role that the port plays across Canada. Hosted on Port Metro Vancouver’s YouTube and Facebook pages, new episodes of PortTV will be rolled out weekly throughout the summer. Check out the first episode Port Metro Vancouver's website. “We consistently receive feedback that people would like to know more about Port Metro Vancouver. PortTV is our exciting new initiative that
