Make a little noise for this year’s World Maritime Day as it celebrates efforts to move ‘From Policy to Practice’. After all, where reducing Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from ships … Continue reading "A quiet word on underwater noise"
This year marks the 20th anniversary year of ‘MLC 2006’, the Maritime Labour Convention which provides the global framework for outlining decent working and living conditions at sea. If entry … Continue reading "A Day for Seafarers to claim their rights"
Posted in Marine industry talk Compare and Despair as the trite advice goes. So, does relative truth within the cliché stand up to a comparison between women in shipping and other … Continue reading "For women in maritime every day"
This year’s theme – Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity – reminds us of the vital role the ocean plays in connecting the world, driving economies and supporting a more … Continue reading "World Maritime Day 2025"
MARPOL, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, turns 50 this year and it feels right to celebrate its golden anniversary with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on World Maritime Day, September 28th.
The maritime calendar presents few better opportunities than World Ocean Day to reflect on sustainability in shipping. But will the politics of climate change help or hinder efforts to protect the marine environment?
A blog post by Marina Ledakis, a JLA Media intern who recently completed her studies in Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath.
Technology as a tool for enhancing guest experiences once more proved a key theme for Seatrade Cruise (27-30 March), despite news reporting urging caution over the use of artificial intelligence ahead of the Fort Lauderdale show.
Shipping’s current fortunes jollied along the top level ‘commodore’s debate’ at CMA Shipping 2023 (March 21-23), with the challenges that are testing maritime good humour largely left for individual panel debates across the three-day event in Stamford, Connecticut.
A compelling line up of speakers ensured a strong maritime press turn out for the JLA Press Briefing Webinar - the Year of decision for the Autonomous Ship on June 30th, with attendees online simultaneously in the US, Europe and Asia.
