Container freight market hit by ‘exceptionally weak’ demand, as idle capacity undermines charter earnings
Cautiously positive forward prospects for freight rates, vessel earnings and trade growth are small comfort to a market in distress London, February 23, 2016. The latest Container Shipping Forecaster from Maritime…
Full steam ahead for unmanned ships?
The industry conversation on the topic of unmanned ships has entered turbulent waters. Its proponents say they can deliver the technology – though the initial project groups are only now investigating the…
Discover the future of asset values, freight rates and operating costs with MSI FMV
Leading independent research and consultancy firm launches unique online tool providing forward assessments for all major ship types London, February 1, 2016. Maritime Strategies International (MSI), a leading independent…
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers wins BIMCO Education and Training Award
Institute honoured for its ongoing commitment in supporting professional maritime education around the world London 19 November 2015. The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the maritime industry’s only body dedicated to professional education,…
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers promotes shipping to the next generation on World Maritime Day
Institute joins IMarEST and the Merchant Navy Training Board to share the story of shipping with primary school children at IMO headquarters London, September 22, 2015. The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the…
Sailors’ Society launches ‘Chapplaincy’ to transform provision of port to port welfare
Smartphone App created with support from Augustea Group and MarineTraffic will help charity deliver improved service and better measure impact of its work September 4, 2015. Sailors’ Society, one of the largest…
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Director Julie Lithgow named WISTA-UK Woman of the Year
National nomination goes forward on shortlist for international award at WISTA conference in Istanbul in October 2015 London, September 8, 2015. Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Director Julie Lithgow has been named Woman…
Maritime satellite gets with the programme
Maritime communications spent a long time being of little interest to most people. Beyond safety requirements, it took the dotcom boom to generate a significant uptick in activity, as software entrepreneurs discovered this…
A better image? Be careful what you wish for
I have read this article several times now and I still don’t know whether to laugh, cry or go fishing. I don’t fish, but I’m prepared to learn if it takes me…
Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre to support seafarers affected by piracy
Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour rapid response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy attacks and other disasters at sea July 1, 2015. Sailors’ Society, one of the largest seafarer support charities…
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Neville Smith
Maritime Media Consultant to a roster of international shipping industry clients. Former maritime journalist with 16 years’ experience reporting the shipping and marine insurance markets and former Deputy Editor at Lloyd’s List, I assist clients with matching their communication needs to publications and media channels that gain them their desired level of exposure.
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