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13 November 2026

Splash Wrap: Seafarers take centre stage

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Splash Wrap: Seafarers take centre stage

This week saw the launch of Splash Crew, our new title dedicated to the people who keep global shipping moving. Our opening week highlighted some uncomfortable realities. Tanker masters are earning less in real terms than they were 16 years ago, despite the extraordinary freight boom, while a Splash Crew investigation found that at least …

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