Category: Shipping

Seafarers receive back wages owed

Seafarers receive back wages owed

Gepostet von | 26 May 2025 | , , | 0

The PMA (Panama Maritime Authority) recovers USD 8.5 MILLION in wages for cheated seafarers It is a sad reality that seafarers in international shipping are often cheated and not paid their wages. But there are also positive developments: The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has significantly strengthened its cooperation with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) in the area of the Directorate General of Seafarers (DGGM). A meeting in Panama City focussed on the protection of seafarers sailing under the Panamanian flag. According to the PMA's press release, 271 enquiries and 312 labour-related complaints have been processed in 2024 alone. A total of outstanding...

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Do you want to become a sailor?

Do you want to become a sailor?

Gepostet von | 26 May 2025 | , , | 0

Problem: Recruiting young talent for maritime professions More than 80 school pupils came to Hamburg in the first week of May to find out about training opportunities and career paths in the maritime industry. Companies and organisations from the industry had invited them to the "Course for the future - your opportunities in the maritime world" event - and had come up with a number of ideas, as the press office of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany reported. The young people came with different expectations. Some were still undecided, others had clear plans. Some had signed up straight away, showing clear career aspirations, e.g. captain on a cruise ship, while others first tried their hand at the ship simulator. They were given an insight...

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Netherlands sends another survey vessel to the Baltic Sea

Netherlands sends another survey vessel to the Baltic Sea

Gepostet von | 23 May 2025 | , , , | 0

The hydrographic survey ship HNLMS "Snellius" (Snellius class, 81 metres in length) of the Royal Netherlands Navy has been assigned to the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG 1) for three months since mid-April and has replaced its sister ship HNLMS "Luymes" (A 803). The tasks of the NATO naval unit generally include defusing or safely detonating mines and other explosives at sea. This unit now also fulfils the tasks of the NATO "Baltic Sentry" mission, whose main task is to protect critical underwater infrastructure (KRITIS for short) in the Baltic Sea and contribute to the fight against hybrid warfare. The German Armed Forces are contributing in particular with the...

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Rising Sun for breakfast on Heligoland

Rising Sun for breakfast on Heligoland

Gepostet von | 21 May 2025 | , , | 0

Anyone who had breakfast on the dune in Heligoland this morning could enjoy a rare sight: the Rising Sun, one of the world's most famous mega yachts, built by Lürssen, is anchored here for a few days. Something is being tested here, but what exactly remains unclear. One thing is certain, however: with the swell today, the wine cellar on board is likely to be in motion - which is why she is anchored here. The 138-metre yacht, designed by the legendary Jon Bannenberg, was once owned by Oracle founder Larry Ellison and now belongs to music mogul David Geffen. With 12,230 hp, 28 knots and a basketball court,...

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Wedel - "Willkomm Höft" ship welcome system active again

Wedel - "Willkomm Höft" ship welcome system active again

Gepostet von | 21 May 2025 | , , | 0

The town in the district of Pinneberg had publicised that the tourist attraction on the Elbe was defective and could not be repaired due to the poor budget situation. As a result, a local company took a look at the system and got one of two loudspeakers working again. In the meantime, both loudspeakers of the maritime flagship have been replaced with new ones, free of charge for the town of Wedel. This prevented the 'Welcome Point' from going silent for a longer period of time and all 'pots' were once again welcomed and bid farewell with the national anthem and well-meaning words. Background "As a mark of respect to the seafarers", this tradition has been practised since June 1952. At that time, the first...

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