Voyager News

Articles and features discussing the latest news and trends affecting the maritime industry as well as latest updates from Voyager Worldwide

A roundup of news for June 2014 A roundup of news for June 2014

While the industry descended on Athens for Posidonia we have been keeping an eye on the news agenda. As UK ports dipped their toes in crowd-so…

July 3, 2014 – Voyager News

In the news in May In the news in May

We’ve been keeping an eye on the news agenda this month as the potential of the Northern Sea Route got a boost with a new navigation guide, …

June 6, 2014 – Voyager News

Cyber Security – Is your IT Network secure? Cyber Security – Is your IT Network secure?

“I wouldn’t say the house is on fire yet, but every item of wood and paper is doused in petrol” A rash of recent media articles an…

May 15, 2014 – Voyager News

Come together: Can the IMO reach e-Navigation Nirvana? Come together: Can the IMO reach e-Navigation Nirvana?

We’ve spoken to John Erik Hagen, regional director the Norwegian Coastal Administration and chair of the working group responsible for the p…

May 4, 2014 – Voyager News

Think seafarers have a hard life? Try being a superintendent Think seafarers have a hard life? Try being a superintendent

We know that seafarers have a difficult job because we hear about it on a daily basis. No-one disagrees that it can be a dangerous life onboar…

March 28, 2014 – Voyager News

When paper fails, try a dose of change management When paper fails, try a dose of change management

Alex Goulandris remembers very clearly the moment when he realised there had to be a better means of managing shipping documents than relying …

February 28, 2014 – Voyager News

The space race continues The space race continues

We’ve been keeping an eye on the news agenda during what has been a busy start to the year and rounding up major stories that made headlines…

February 14, 2014 – Voyager News

Overcoming resistance to change: can shipping programme crew for success? Overcoming resistance to change: can shipping programme crew for success?

‘Why can’t shipping be more like aviation?’ It’s a refrain commonly heard at conferences and forums around the world. The answer is st…

January 25, 2014 – Voyager News

Why shallow waters mean deep trouble Why shallow waters mean deep trouble

Human error, fatigue, complacency, deviation from the passage plan, poor risk assessment or management of bridge resources. All have been cont…

January 25, 2014 – Voyager News