Adapting to Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect normal operations across the US, as well as globally, the Witt O’Brien’s team has adapted quickly to ensure we are working safely and effectively to continue to meet our customers’ needs. While the majority of our team has pivoted to working remotely, our 24/7 Command Center remains online […]
It’s already time to prepare for next crisis
The current crisis has destroyed long-held reputations of countries, businesses and individuals The collateral damage of Covid-19 will be measured in the negative economic growth for months to come as well as from destroyed corporate and government reputations its destructive path will leave behind. Already, the first prominent victims are there for all to see; […]
Case Study – Solomon Trader communications
You get used to a familiar line of questioning after working in the maritime crisis communications space for many years. Why did it take so long to mobilise resources, to stop and remove leaking oil, to move the casualty? And why can’t you give specific answers now? Those questions are highly predictable from journalists, but […]
Wakashio: How the crisis comms could have been better
A large vessel aground on a coral reef spilling oil into enticing turquoise waters is always a huge problem. But, in the case of the MV Wakashio, a better communications strategy could have lessened the damage done to the reputations of the companies involved and to our industry. The MV Wakashio, an unladen bulker, ran […]
Newsletter September 2020
In this edition there’s a close look at two major incidents. What went wrong with the communication strategy for the Wakashio? And what can we learn of Solomon Trader, beached in an island paradise? We look at the current crisis across sectors, and prepare for the next. There are useful tips on getting that great […]
Upcoming webinars
Navigate PR, in association with Posidonia and Marine Traffic, are hosting a series of webinars analysing the maritime landscape following a turbulent few months for the global economy. The webinars feature speakers from an array of multinational companies. Experts from UNCTAD, Port of Los Angeles, IFCHOR, Maersk, The Port of Rotterdam and CNBC will all […]
Background noise
As coronavirus rapidly covered the globe, so the world adapted – as if overnight – to online platforms and video conferencing. Shocking and scary as Covid-19 is, not least in its death tolls, it is our innovative streams – a spirited continuity – that force a way through. Where it can, life goes on: gardens […]
Kidnap and piracy: communicating clearly in a crisis
The scourge of piracy and maritime kidnap is not a new phenomenon, it is a continuing global problem causing the most discouragement. With the continued prevalence of these attacks, it’s critical to have strong communications management procedures in place. Contrary to popular belief, negotiating with the kidnappers is not the greatest communication challenge. Professional negotiators […]
Online training is the new normal, so let’s make it great
Social distancing has changed the way training is delivered. Media and social media training is an important part of the service that we deliver to our clients. To ensure that we’re able to continue delivering this service while travel remains restricted, we have expedited the rollout of our online training courses. Even during times of […]
Covid-19: transforming journalism and how the media sees shipping
