Psychometric assessments take the guess work out of maritime recruitment

SafeMetrix allows HR and crewing managers to look at the skills of seafarers beyond their CV

13 Jul 2021

From onboard to online - maritime experience is a catalyst for change in Mintra’s eLearning courses

Former seafarer Razvan Braghesiu is using his maritime experience to bring real-world reality to eLearning courses

24 Jun 2021

Heritage and new horizons: Irina blends old with the new

Mintra's Cyprus-based legal officer celebrates her Armenian roots

11 Jun 2021

Talent management is key driver to Mintra’s global success

Mintra's HR function has been transformed with a seat at board room table

8 Jun 2021

Technologies change but learning is a way of life

Learning and development director Janet Donaldson looks back on her career and how learning technologies have changed

27 May 2021

OCS HR update reflects international payroll changes

An updated version of OCS HR reflects changes in international payroll

3 May 2021

Work from home... or even a different continent

Mintra's new remote working policy has allowed senior motion graphics designer George Denoon temporarily relocate to a different continent

23 Apr 2021

Cyber-crime – not just a virtual reality in the digital age

Cyber crime and data breaches have increased as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns - cyber security has never been so important

21 Apr 2021

Graphic designer Agnes Etienne’s journey of lifetime learning

Whether it’s a camera lens or computer screen, taking a story and bringing it to life through creativity is the hallmark of Agnes Etienne's approach

9 Apr 2021

Openness to Experience: a Soft Skill for a Successful Career at Sea

Maritime schools and training programs prepare seafarers to set foot on a ship.

19 Mar 2021

Understanding the Difference Between Generic and Type-Specific ECDIS Training

The introduction of ECDIS changed the landscape of the maritime industry. Only the wide-spread availability of radar technology had a greater impact.

19 Mar 2021

During a recent session, WISTA members were able to experience an offshore survival training scenario.

Real life experience brings understanding of industry challenges

Jorunn Eldøy knows about the challenges of operating in the harsh and hazardous offshore environment

8 Mar 2021

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