Interviews
Exclusive insights from maritime leaders, experts and professionals.

Sailing Strong: Lifelines for Seafarers Battling HIV
https://youtu.be/EXlwY8uzzT0 Positibong Marino Philippines Inc. (PMPI), the pioneering NGO championing the rights of HIV-positive seafarers in the Philippines. Aida is a seafarer working on a

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

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

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

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

Grid flexibility accelerates net zero future

Taking holistic approach to accelerate decarbonization journey

Activists urge ASEAN to enact laws to combat air pollution from illegal forest burning
Malaysia is currently experiencing a situation where noxious white smoke has blanketed the country. On October 10, Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest Air Pollution Index

Port of NEOM strives to redefine sustainability, operations optimization
NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s US$500 billion megaproject to set a new standard of urban living in the northwest of the Kingdom, recently opened its port in

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

Ship captain provides inspiration through vlogging

Crusade to protect Malaysia’s sea turtles

Rising tide and flow of ship suppliers

First ASC-certified sustainable shrimp farm in Malaysia

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

C4 offers sustainable solution to mass-produce biofuels in Malaysia
George Monbiot’s 2004 article, “Feeding Cars, Not People”, catalyzed the debate of how biofuel production affected food security. Since then, only a handful of businesses

Why coral reefs are important to us
Whenever we talk about the Earth, we think of the land area. In fact, the ocean makes up about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface

Filipino maritime school prepares graduates to assume higher responsibility
During the last two years, the Philippine maritime industry has been on tenterhooks as threats of blacklisting loomed over the heads of the country’s 50,000

Relentless advocacy, support for seafarers’ interests
Being an International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body (GB)’s deputy member is no simple commission. “I deliberate over ILO policies, legal and institutional matters,” Mary

Crimes that affect environment worsen climate change, biodiversity loss, says UN
Addressing crimes that affect the environment is key to mitigating and adapting to climate change, highlighted the United Nations Office

Taiwan modernizes naval defense in face of China’s threat of invasion
Amidst persistent military threats from China regarding the One China Policy, Taiwan is striving to modernize its air and naval