ReefTO’s Post

Great video from the perspective of Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef about the past, present and future of this rich cultural land and seascape!

I recently shared a post about "The self declared "sustainable" Norwegian cruise company @Hurtigruten is now offering free flight tickets for their net-zero cruises to Antarctica and Galapagos among other places." and I want to follow it up. I've seen many 'sustainability experts' on LinkedIn praising Hurtigruten for their CEO's self-declared commitment to sustainability. It makes me wonder whether you actually research or verify the facts before you start applauding. Not only on HX, but also on many other cases and topics. In the case of Hurtigruten, which has become well known as notorious greenwashers here in Norway, with a questionable ethical standard (such as when they, on orders from management, kept a major Covid outbreak onboard their ship secret from passengers. They were later convicted btw) or more recently with their campaign with free flights to their "sustainable" cruises to Antarctica . This has been going on for a long time, and many point out that their standards were lowered around 2012, around the same time as the new CEO Skjeldam started talking loudly about sustainability. Investigative journalists have been scrutinizing them for a while, and many things have come up. E.g while visiting their office in London. Mr. Skjeldam, refused to meet them or answer simple questions, they were asked to leave, and instead he choose other replies: Quote: "When we show up at the reception of the fashionable business building in the center of London, the internal alarm goes off. Shortly after we have left, Skjeldam calls the CEO of Amedia, the company that owns Nordlys. The Hurtigruten CEO presents accusations that Nordlys tried to sneak into the building by pretending to be Norwegian employees of Hurtigruten." The article is on Hurtigruten's journey from Norwegian ownership and open office doors to directors with fantasy salaries, billion-dollar losses and anonymous ownership via tax havens.

West Borneo

INNOVATION AND CIRCUMSTANCE – THE EVOLUTION OF THE SHETLAND PELAGIC FLEET The manner in how the Shetland pelagic fleet evolved to its current position of eight large vessels was the result of a combination of factors – although the one element that has not changed is that the boats remain to this day locally crewed and largely family owned. https://lnkd.in/esejTkCM

Lots at this conference of interest to crofters: an opportunity to discuss common grazings, the value of small-scale and much more. We will see you there!

What's going on with floating solutions for marinas?! There are many destinations where boating is expanding - which often creates a requirement for floating solutions. I wanted to know how one of the leading floating equipment manufacturers identifies these to focus their expansion efforts. To find out how this is done, I sat down with Pedro Vieira during METSTRADE. Thank you for your insights Pedro, I hope you had a succesful METSTRADE finding partners for your expansion into new markets. #marinas

Sometimes having grandpa around is pretty nice. Having grandpa all the time is amazing 💜 What are the benefits and the potential pit falls to avoid? Read the blog now #lakeland #florida #realestate #multigen https://lnkd.in/e75QznsH

The future of Noosa’s first new resort in almost 30 years remains uncertain with a council decision on the application once again postponed. Click the link below to read the full story. #sunshinecoastnews #scn #freelocalnews 

Shiraz to Shore Concept Plan launches today! 🚴♂️ 🍇 🏄♀️ The Hunter Region is poised to become a premier destination for cycle tourism with the proposed Shiraz to Shore, a 100km cycle trail connecting the picturesque Wine Country of the Hunter Valley to the breathtaking coastal beaches of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. The trail includes the critical connector and much beloved Richmond Vale Rail Trail with its historic brick lined tunnels. Designed not only as a magnet for tourists but also as a sustainable transport link, this trail promises to be a beacon of regional connectivity and natural beauty. The expected benefits from the trail will: ✔ Support over 237,000 users per year in achieving an active lifestyle with health benefits. ✔ Stimulate business growth opportunities and over 200 ongoing jobs for local people. With support from NSW Government, we’ve worked with City of Newcastle, Australia, Cessnock City Council, Singleton Council and Lake Macquarie City Council to develop the preferred alignment for the trail, and financial modelling through a Business Case. We also developed a Hunter Cycle Tourism Strategy to identify actions for the region to take to attract cycle tourists, who stay longer and spend more in region, which means more jobs for local people. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gFPTqGdj #hunterregion #localgovernment #hunterjo

🌟 Revolutionizing Bunker Management in Shipping! 🚢 StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and maritime solutions, has partnered with Resorts World Cruises, a brand extension of the Resorts World global brand, to enhance bunker efficiency and management through their innovative s-Bunker platform! 💻 This strategic collaboration will streamline bunker procurement, giving Resorts World Cruises real-time market insights and full control over their data. 📊 The partnership aims to reduce operational costs and improve fuel management, marking a significant step towards optimizing bunker operations. ⚓️ With StormGeo’s digital solutions, Resorts World Cruises can now automate tasks, access AI-powered bunker plans, and make data-driven decisions for a more sustainable and cost-efficient future. 🌍 #Bunkering #Maritime #FuelEfficiency #StormGeo #ResortsWorldCruises #SustainableShipping #BunkerManagement #MaritimeSolutions #DigitalInnovation #ShippingIndustry #BunkeringNews #BunkerMarket https://lnkd.in/dx3JA6Ct