Autonomous Ships

01/03/19 • 39 min

Science-Fact or Science-Fiction? Love them or loath them, autonomous ships are coming. In what capacity remains unclear but, according to Rolls-Royce, “autonomous shipping is the future of the maritime industry". In this episode we will look at what value, if any, autonomous shipping can provide and whether the maritime industry is ready for autonomous vessels.
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Mental Health at Sea

A recent report on mental health stated that two-thirds of people will experience some form of mental health issue at some point in their lives but for those working offshore, that figure is significantly higher.

There are an estimated 1.6 million seafarers worldwide, and it is a devastating reality that many of these hardworking men and women are suffering from mental health issues.

In this episode we will look at what more could and should be done to support seafarers, should maritime legislation be updated to address mental health and how can we better prepare seafarers for life at sea?
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Gender Balance

According to recent figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation, women currently make up fewer than 2% of the global maritime workforce. This statistic reflects how, historically, seafaring has been viewed as a male-dominated industry.

In this episode we discuss why women may be less likely to pursue a career at sea and what more can be done to support women in the maritime industry.
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