Emperor penguins are the largest, boldest and most well-dressed of all penguin species. They are impressively huge, reaching heights of around 1 metre and weighing up to 45 kilograms. Towering over other penguins ensures that they are also able to be witnessed from afar on...
Every year in September/October the Cyprus Shipping Chamber organises the Charity Beach Volley Tournament. This event falls under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Works, with great success since 1996. Supported by the Cyprus Volleyball Federation, this year’s tournament took place from 5 to...
Autonomous ships have been in the news for a few years now. Successful trials have been carried out. According to a survey, more than 80% of seafarers have voiced their anxiety about possible job losses with the development of autonomous ships. In the next 20–30 years,...
Most vessels are scheduled for dry-docking once every five years, with intermediate surveys taking place in between. Vessels are more eco-friendly and fuel-efficient when put back into service after dry-docking. To us at Uniteam Marine, the process of dry-docking is about our commitment to compliance and...
We are very pleased and proud to announce the opening of our new office in Manila, Uniteam Marine (Manila) Inc. The added location will strengthen our regional footprint and capability, offering a dedicated local team for our clients and partners. Our new office provides seafarers for various...
Further to the last update from our Uniteam Cruise Services (UCS) desk, I am happy to confirm that the buffet is now well and truly open! After many years of constant passenger growth suddenly the cruising industry went full astern when the coronavirus hit last year....
WHAT IS HEAT STRESS? Heat stress occurs when the body’s means of controlling its internal temperature starts to fail. As well as air temperature, factors such as work rate, humidity and clothing worn while working may lead to heat stress. HOW DOES THE BODY REACT TO HEAT? Your...
The coronavirus pandemic has had a great impact on all educational institutions. These disruptions, such as closures of schools, lock-downs, travel restrictions and social distancing, are becoming part of our life. We must all find an inventive alternative way to thrive in a new normal world....
Social media plays an important role in our lives. People can connect, discover, learn and share their ideas and interact with others. Social media makes communication a lot easier! Do you already know our profiles on social media? You can connect with us on LinkedIn as well...
The management of computer systems onboard ships has not traditionally been seen as the highest of priorities. However, with ever greater computerisation of aids to navigation, cargo loading calculations, control of machinery and the day-to-day administration of the vessel, ships are now reliant on computer...