MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology Onshore Power Supply allows vessels at berth to shut down their auxiliary engines and draw power from the port grid — eliminating a significant source of localised air and noise pollution at a stroke. With the FuelEU Maritime Regulation mandating OPS from January 2025 and European ports targeting net-zero gas […]
Shipping Industry Faces Skilled Seafarer Shortage Despite Salary Increases
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Operations Nearly 90% of shipping companies raised crew salaries in 2024 — and retention rates improved as a result. Yet one in three crew managers still struggles to recruit skilled seafarers, pointing to a structural mismatch between the supply of qualified candidates and the increasingly complex demands of modern vessel operations. […]
