by Barista Uno | Jun 22, 2011 | Manning and Training
One thing we can say of the shipping recruiter Faststream headquartered in Southampton, UK: it has its ears close to the ground and knows where the wind blows when it comes to marine jobs. This week it issued a warning that the LNG newbuilding spree could make it more difficult for shipowners to find experienced superintendents to run these vessels, particularly in Europe. So what’s likely to happen in the months and years ahead in this specialised shipping sector? (more…)
by Barista Uno | Apr 4, 2011 | Marine Products and Technology, Piracy and Security
The armour worn by medieval knights was made obsolete by the invention of more efficient ways of killing people. But the basic idea underlying it – protecting fragile human flesh in warfare – is still very much alive. One company that has taken modern-day body armour technology to new heights is VestGuard UK, some of whose products are now part of the arsenal against Somali pirates. Sir Galahad himself, the greatest of the knights of the Round Table, might don a Vestguard vest if he were sailing today through the Gulf of Aden in search of the Holy Grail. (more…)
by Barista Uno | Sep 2, 2010 | Manning and Training
The British government’s drive to lower net migration by reducing the availability of Tier 2 visa certificates is already having an impact on a wide range of UK based shipping companies and maritime services providers, according to specialist shipping industry recruiter Faststream. On 19 July 2010, the UK Border and Immigration Agency introduced a temporary cap on the total number of Sponsored Skilled General (Tier 2) visas that will be issued whilst it consults on a permanent limit. (more…)
