As we approach the one year deadline for Brexit, Navis Consulting considers the implications of stricter border checks at UK ports. The UK government will be receiving pressure from a range of associations and authorities in the shipping market to ensure any impact on trade productivity is minimised. The British Ports Association (BPA) are particularly…
With an average salary of £60,000 for a newly qualified England and Wales certified Maritime Solicitor working in a law firm, there’s a lot to be said for a career in Maritime Law. [1] While there is a lot of training involved, being a solicitor is a very rewarding and satisfying job role. A study…
Maritime UK commissioned a study to estimate the value of the UK Maritime industry. This was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). Did you know that: There were 23,060 UK seafarers active at sea in 2016. 185,700 UK employee jobs were estimated to be directly supported by the Maritime sector in…
The Tonnage Tax (TT) regime was introduced to the UK in 2000 and has helped to increase the number of shipping companies based in the UK and has led to a rise in the number of individuals employed in the UK shipping industry. The decline of UK merchant fleet and reduction in the level of…
Oil prices rose over 10% on Wednesday to over $50/barrel, with crude prices rising nearly 5%. The Organisation of the Petroleum-Exporting Countries has agreed to cut production by 3%, in a bid to support prices. This drop will take production from 33.6m bpd to 32.5m bpd. Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s de facto leader, will lead the…
The Cunard liner was launched on the 20th September 1967 at Clydebank, Scotland by Queen Elizabeth II. The retired ocean liner is 963ft long, with an original gross tonnage of 70,327 and could carry a capacity of 1,892 passengers and 1,040 crew. The vessel was designed for the transatlantic service from Southampton, UK to New York,…
Once you have been selected for an interview, you will need to conduct research to ensure you are fully prepared. Preparing for an interview can help you feel more focused and confident. It can also be the difference in you getting your next Maritime position or not. There are several different interview formats: Telephone interviews…
Environmental and shipping regulations are constantly changing, leaving ship owners and operators in a constant battle to keep up with new environmental regulations. Since the International Maritime Organisation announced a global sulphur cap of 0.5% on marine fuels starting in 2020, the shipping industry now desperately seeks new technologies to reduce their emissions. This decision…
The purpose of your CV is to summarise your professional experience and qualifications as well as impress your potential employer. This CV advice is to help all applicants looking for a career in the Maritime industry from commercial shipping positions to yacht brokers. Things you should include in your CV: Your contact details, such as; your address,…
As we start to exit the current Oil and Gas recession and jobs start becoming available, I am seeing more and more people applying for jobs that are much lower than their most recent position. This is common in any recession that has involved redundancies and downsizing as people need to work and a lot…