Interviews
Exclusive insights from maritime leaders, experts and professionals.
Philippines increases passenger ship safety checks ahead of holiday rush
With the Holy Week exodus fast approaching, the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched an intensified inspection program for passenger ships, an initiative aimed
Adopt-A-Ship program: Bridging classrooms and oceans
The maritime industry has long been the backbone of the Philippine economy. The country holds the distinction as one of the world’s leading suppliers of
Plastic Odyssey helps Filipino communities combat plastic pollution crisis
The global plastic crisis has been escalating at an alarming rate since the 1970s. In recent years, plastic production has
Angels of the sea: How their voices defuse tensions in disputed West Philippine Sea
As waves crashed against the hull of BRP Cabra, Seawoman First Class (SW1) Cristine G Himaya’s voice echoed across the
What it means to be a woman at sea
In a world where the maritime industry remains largely male-dominated, Wendelyn “Wendy” Caneo-Mirabel is proof that women can not only
She commands the seas: Breaking maritime barriers
Filipino women are making waves in the maritime industry, stepping into leadership roles that were once dominated by men. Through
Seafarer Missing from Ship Car Carrier: Father Seeks Justice
For Elias Bobiles Jr., 62, every day since December 5, 2024 has been a painful waiting game. His 28-year-old seafarer son, Ralph Anthony Bobiles, a
Gender equality: Standing up in face of adversity
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Karin Orsel, CEO and co-owner, Dutch-based ship management company MF Shipping Group, said the most prudent, yet rarely discussed,
Urgency of sustainability is here and now
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Sjoerd De Jager, CEO and co-founder, PortXchange, a Rotterdam-based company offering digital solutions for maritime logistics, said there is an urgency
Distress calls at sea: Need for open reporting
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Peter Broadhurst, senior vice president, safety and regulatory, Inmarsat Maritime, said the shipping industry’s struggles to overcome its most
Singapore, Norway enjoy strong maritime relationship
Philippines revitalizes seaweed industry
Port operations: Strategic adaptations, versatile business models
Maritime safety, security in age of digitalization
South Asia: Tapping potential in clean energy development
Rise of digitalization for port efficiencies
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Antonis Malaxianakis, founder & CEO of HarborLab, shared his thoughts on how there is an alignment of his company’s
Clean energy transition: Leaves no one behind
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Kanika Chawla, chief of staff, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), expanded on challenges the energy sector faces and ways
Journey towards decarbonization
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Laura Ashton, co-founder and CEO of advisory firm Low Carbon Advisors, said companies can thrive, and even increase shareholder
Seafarers’ challenges in complex maritime environment
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Captain Yves Vandenborn, head of loss prevention (Asia Pacific), NorthStandard, a Protection and Indemnity (P&I) club, states that the
Breaking barriers as woman captain
Captain Hettie Geenen has been sailing the waters for years as a woman sailor breaking barriers in the male-dominated industry. She has inspired women across
World’s first carbon-free ammonia-powered vessel sails to success
Green innovation is both the pain and profit point for the maritime industry and whoever has the first-mover advantage sails ahead of competitors. Capitalizing on
Emergency preparedness mitigates rising risks in a green world
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Toby Stephens, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)’s Singapore head of shipping and APAC head of the global crisis management team,
Challenges of sustainability, energy transition of shipping industry
Conversation and pressure on sustainability and energy transition consistently takes centerstage in the transformation of the maritime industry. However, the intricate and complex requirements to
Preparedness is key to emergencies at sea
Easing pressure points in the energy sector
Chinese warships appear near North Luzon as joint Philippine-U.S. maritime exercise is underway
As the Philippines and the United States kicked off the 40th iteration of their annual Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises, the
Philippine Senate investigates Chinese espionage in national waters
A wave of suspected Chinese espionage has triggered alarm in the Philippine Senate, prompting an investigation into the discovery of
