Telemedicine service puts a virtual ER aboard ship

MARCH 14, 2014 — Health management services provider Future Care, Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with maritime communications solutions provider Globecomm Maritime, to offer a video-enabled telemedicine solution to the maritime

Seafarers struggle with paperwork burden

OCTOBER 25, 2013 — It looks like one of the greatest risks faced by seafarers is drowning in paperwork. Seafarers feel they spend too much time on tasks they consider to be

ClassNK signs authorization agreement with Myanmar

APRIL 29, 2012 — Classification society ClassNK has signed an agreement with the Government of Myanmar granting ClassNK authorization to carry out statutory surveys on its behalf. The signing ceremony took place

“Perception gap” in seafarers’ view of shoreside opportunities

FEBRUARY 20, 2013 — Responses from over 2,000 shore and sea staff to a global survey have resulted in a report from specialist international recruiter Fastream that highlights the gap that exists

InterManager names new leadership team

OCTOBER 12, 2012 — Gerardo Borromeo has been appointed President of ship management trade association InterManager. Mr. Borromeo is Vice-Chairman and CEO  of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC), one of the largest

Smit Lamnalco donates to support seafarer services vessel

JULY 23, 2012—Quality of life is such an important issue for attracting and retaining seafarers. Often, seafarers can spend months away from their families with little or no contact. What we take