Interviews
Exclusive insights from maritime leaders, experts and professionals.
Training Filipino seafarers for global shipping community
The Philippines and Norway enjoy a strong maritime connection over the years since diplomatic relation began in 1948, especially with collaborations in the areas of
Philippines: Overcoming challenges of maritime schools in world’s biggest seafarer-producing country
Maritime Fairtrade spoke with Dr. Michael Morales, president of Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)-Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA), about the various challenges Maritime Higher Educational Institutions (MHEIs)
Filipino civilian-led West Philippine Sea supply mission defies Chinese blockade
The Atin Ito! coalition, in a historic mission on December 10, 2023, is the first civilian-led humanitarian convoy bearing daily
Surbana Jurong, Aboitiz partner in Philippine’s biggest privately-owned industrial development
Surbana Jurong, a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm based in Singapore, has partnered with the Philippines’ infrastructure
Leading by example: A steady hand in challenging times
Captain Mohamad Halim Bin Ahmed, the director general of marine at the Marine Department, Ministry of Transport, Malaysia, shared his
Greenpeace campaigns for climate justice in the Philippines
A decade ago, Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) has battered the province of Tacloban and most of Eastern Visayas in the Philippines.
Sailing Strong: Lifelines for Seafarers Battling HIV
Bringing new vision to shape Malaysia’s maritime policies
Port of Duisburg: Connecting global companies to European markets
Markus Bangen, CEO of duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG), the ownership and management company of the Port of Duisburg, breaks down the importance of handling 4.3
Serving as beacon of hope to seafarers
Working at sea is rough and unpredictable. The Mission to Seafarers Singapore (MtSS), part of the Mission to Seafarers with presence at over 200 ports
Navigating dangerous waters in midst of perilous times
Rama Chandran, head of marine, QBE Asia, speaks with Maritime Fairtrade on his analysis of pressing issues facing the maritime industry. Why is there a
Maritime 3D printing: Cost optimization, operational efficiency
3D printing has many advantages. They are faster, accurate, safer, and do not require much human effort. Of course, with every advancement comes the trade-off
Grid flexibility accelerates net zero future
Taking holistic approach to accelerate decarbonization journey
Supply chains relocate to Southeast Asia amid global rebalancing
Wong Siew Loong, president, Kuehne+Nagel, Asia Pacific, speaks with Maritime Fairtrade on why multinational organizations are relocating their supply chains to ASEAN countries. Are we
Malaysia battles to restore coral reefs
If we were to use a scale from zero to ten to indicate the severity of current coral reefs situation in Malaysia, the founder of
Ship captain provides inspiration through vlogging
Internet connectivity has proven to be a godsend for many people, particularly seafarers on board a ship who often feel isolated due to many miles
Crusade to protect Malaysia’s sea turtles
Dr. Seh Ling Long has been conducting research on sea turtles and managing turtle conservation efforts for over 10 years. Yet, she had never seen
Elevating maritime industry to become top pillar of Malaysia’s economy
The Malaysian maritime industry, being one of the oldest in the country, has both significant potential as well as challenges. By planning and mitigating the
A Glimpse into the Daily Adventures of a Maritime Engineer
https://youtu.be/KAk6m99abgI Embark on the thrilling life of marine engineer Syed Zain Ali Shah, 32, as he commands ship powerhouses and generators. Syed Zain Ali Shah,
Doulos Hope: Bringing joy of reading all over the world
Denzel Washington once shared a profound quote about the impact of being a part of someone’s story. He emphasized how these experiences can shape and
DP World surges forward despite industry turbulence
Like the ebb and flow of a tide, the waves of the maritime industry see its share of changing winds and weathers. However, to the
First ASC-certified sustainable shrimp farm in Malaysia
Relentless advocacy, support for seafarers’ interests
Singapore’s maritime industry thrives on digitization, decarbonization, talent
Indonesia urges diplomacy amidst geopolitical tensions
Green fuels, robust seafarer training: The way forward for Singapore maritime industry
PSA International: Winning solution of innovation, technology, and partnerships
Philippines probes Chinese cyanide fishing in disputed South China Sea waters
The Philippine government is currently investigating claims made by Filipino fishermen that foreign fishers were using cyanide to fish in
Ship owners face criminal charges for massive Philippine oil spill
On February 28, 2023, the oil tanker M/T Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, sank in Oriental