Interviews
Exclusive insights from maritime leaders, experts and professionals.
Navigating equality: Female seafarers’ journeys to leadership positions
In an industry long defined by its male-centric culture, the presence of women at the helm used to be considered an anomaly. Now, over a
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
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
Sailing Strong: Lifelines for Seafarers Battling HIV
Bringing new vision to shape Malaysia’s maritime policies
Dato Mohamed Suffian Awang, the chairman of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA), shares his visionary outlook for Malaysia’s maritime sector with Maritime Fairtrade. His
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
Grid flexibility accelerates net zero future
Taking holistic approach to accelerate decarbonization journey
Smart container: A step forward to revolutionize supply chain industry
David Baur, co-CEO and co-founder, AELER, speaks to Maritime Fairtrade on the need to improve shipping containers for fighting climate change and cost efficiency. David
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
First ASC-certified sustainable shrimp farm in Malaysia
Shrimp holds the distinction of being the most traded seafood worldwide in terms of volume, contributing a staggering US$32 billion to annual global trade. Due
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
Rising tide and flow of ship suppliers
DP World surges forward despite industry turbulence
Filipino maritime school prepares graduates to assume higher responsibility
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
Transnational organized crime a key global security threat, warns INTERPOL
In a press briefing at INTERPOL’s Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore on March 27, secretary-general Jurgen Stock warned that
Philippines modernizes military amid escalating South China Sea crisis
The Philippines is embarking on an ambitious Re-Horizon 3 military modernization initiative amidst the escalating territorial disputes in the South