Articles by Rob Parkin

About Rob Parkin

Rob has worked in the maritime communication and content industry for over 18 years, during which he has gained great experience and insight in to this essential and sometimes misunderstood service sector. Coming from a media background, Rob has developed a passion for the welfare and connectivity of those at sea. Rob is very excited about new technologies and media services that are heralding the beginning of a new digital chapter in shipping.

Building Bridges – Seafarers and Shipping Working for Maritime Safety

April 6, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

There are many times in the operation of ships that officers’ onboard need to not just communicate with managers ashore, but they need to be […]

The Secrets to Boosting Seafarer Productivity

April 6, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

Productivity is a word that businesses the world over like to use. It is an elusive means of getting more out of the same – […]

Keeping Abreast of the News

February 27, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

Whether you know what is going on or not, news keeps happening. It can be vital that seafarers are kept informed about what is going […]

Working for Seafarer Wellbeing

February 27, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

Increasingly, wellbeing at work is understood to be a business critical issue. Workforces that are healthy and happy make for better results. So such wellness […]

Juggling the Crewing Conundrum

January 24, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

Some employers are born great, some achieve greatness and some have the chance to be great, but don’t have a clue how or why. So […]

KVH products on display at the 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

2017’s Key Challenges for Shipping

January 24, 2017 Rob Parkin Comments Off

The year ahead is likely to be a complicated one for the shipping industry – but how will that translate into new opportunities and even […]

Being Good To People Is Good Business Sense At Sea And Ashore

December 19, 2016 Rob Parkin Comments Off

Just what makes a good job and employer? Is it just about money and the more tangible rewards, or is it more subtle than that? […]

Build it Different And They Will Come

December 19, 2016 Rob Parkin Comments Off

What if ships were built differently – what would it mean to those at sea and the industry. What if accommodation was designed with people […]

Corporate Social Reality – Making CSR Stick

November 29, 2016 Rob Parkin Comments Off

When times are hard it can be even more difficult to focus on elements of the business which may seem or feel like a “nice […]

All Aboard – Positive Employee Engagement

November 29, 2016 Rob Parkin Comments Off

There is much made of the phrase “human resources” – but do companies do enough to ensure that promotions, encouragement and enthusiasm are the bedrocks […]