Newsletter May 2022
Shipmanagers – opportunities emerge from pandemic, Ever Forward – another chance to re-float reputation, truth under fire in Ukraine, spokespeople styles and more…
Nailing your crisis response online
The unprecedent circumstances of Covid-19 have forced the global workforce to break free from the status quo. Post-pandemic normality has become a fluid concept that is being shaped by individuals’ needs, rather than corporate objectives. Interactions are increasingly taking place online, bringing together people across locations and time zones. This evolution of communicating may feel […]
Ukraine: Media advice for the maritime sector
The invasion of Ukraine on 24 February and the ongoing conflict in the country is dominating global media attention. The situation has numerous impacts on the maritime sector and once again shipping finds itself on the front lines of a global story. While the violence in Ukraine is not a “shipping story,” since the invasion […]
VGP compliance – enforcement rises
While a change in how a vessel’s incidental discharges are regulated in the US is coming, the current 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) remains in effect. Significant increases in enforcement of the permit highlights the importance of understanding the VGP applicability for your fleet. In 2018, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) established a new […]
The art of de-escalation
Imagine, you are sitting at your desk on a typical Monday morning, when suddenly the phone rings. Immediately after answering, the caller launches into an angry tirade. Listening intently, you gather the caller is the captain of a small fishing boat, which suffered a distressing incident the night before. He goes on to state that […]
Making sure good news follows bad
Bad things happen and, while media management can influence and mitigate the negative media coverage of these situations, bad news will usually be reported. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Bad things are often followed by really good things, and if managed correctly an incident can be remembered not just for the bad […]
Beneath the surface of piracy portrayals
Piracy is among the most notorious security threats facing the shipping industry. Spurred by hijacking drama, these attacks are a natural headliner for media outlets. They are sensational, yet easy to portray. Within these narratives, the spotlight clings to the crisis: commentaries happen in real time, and motives are rarely addressed. Let’s face it, it […]
An oil spill to shock America – the differences in decades
The recollections are strong for those involved; the differences decades later are clear. Navigate Response will host a webinar on 24 March, taking a new look at Exxon Valdez – the oil spill and its legacy for offshore response. Mike Gallagher of Witt O’Brien’s recalls arriving five days after the grounding: The hotel lobby swarming […]
Quarantine – or a slow boat to China?
We shouldn’t be surprised there are tensions that surface when hopes fade for shore leave and family contact. But it should be recognised that ship operators seek outcomes to swiftly resume operations and services; to find a way home for crew members. Some 90 per cent of global trade (by volume) is moved at sea, […]
NEWSLETTER MARCH 2022
Repatriating crew, improving the narrative with good news, de-escalating tough conversations, and more…