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One to One Interview: Megan Cook, Chief Accounting Officer at ShipMoney By Lacey Jones

In November 2025, Container Management Magazine published a one to one interview by Lacey Jones featuring Megan Cook, Chief Accounting Officer at ShipMoney. In this interview, Megan shares her personal background, her early career in international banking, her first intense trip abroad, and her journey into the maritime industry.

15 Jan 2026
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Maritime News

How ShipMoney Solved Maritime Crew Payment Problems

Paying crew fairly, on time and in a compliant way is not always simple when people live and work across borders. In this interview with Maritime Innovations, ShipMoney President and Founder Stuart Ostrow explains how digital payments are helping shipowners reduce costs, improve crew welfare and move away from cash on board.

25 Nov 2025
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Supporting Seafarers

How Mission to Seafarers Stood with the Dali Crew

By Reverend Joshua Messick How Mission to Seafarers Stood with the Dali Crew Early in the morning on March 26th, the container ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

12 Jun 2025
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Why Maritime Needs 360-Degree Sustainability Reporting Now More Than Ever

Why Maritime Needs 360-Degree Sustainability Reporting Now More Than Ever In the past, sustainability in maritime was often reduced to emissions reporting and compliance documentation something to be updated quarterly

02 Jun 2025
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Women in Maritime

Engineering Resilience: Christine Chongwo’s Voyage Through the Maritime Industry

By Rupert Fee & Sophia Naves, ShipMoney Communications When the MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, docked in Mombasa in August 2023, it drew thousands of visitors eager to explore its literary treasures.

15 May 2025
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Crew Member Stories

Drifting, Learning, Belonging: My Life at Sea

By: Shivam Pathak Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my experiences at sea. I would describe my journey as a sinusoidal wave, full of ups and downs.

12 Mar 2025
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Innovative Technology

My Experience Using ShipMoney in China: Goodbye Cash, Hello Digital Payments

Traveling to a new country is always an adventure, but it comes with its own set of challenges—one of the biggest being money.

15 Feb 2025
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Supporting Seafarers

Understanding The Importance of Seafarer Well-being

Part 1: Understanding Seafarer Well-being 1. Introduction to Seafarer Well-being Seafarers are the backbone of global trade, responsible for transporting about 90% of the world’s goods.

03 Oct 2024
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Supporting Seafarers

Maintaining Well-being at Sea – The Ultimate Guide for Seafarers

Part 1: Importance of Physical Exercise and Sports on Board 1. Introduction to Seafarer Wellbeing and Physical Health Maintaining physical fitness is a critical aspect of life for seafarers

03 Oct 2024
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Security and Compliance

A Comprehensive Guide to Mobile Device Security Best Practices for 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Mobile Device Security Best Practices for 2024 In today’s fast-paced digital world, mobile devices have become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes.

10 Sep 2024
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Innovative Technology

The Impact of AI on Cross-Border Payments Security and Maritime Payment Solutions

The Impact of AI on Cross-Border Payments Security and Maritime Payment Solutions Part 1: Introduction and Background Introduction In today’s globalized economy, cross-border payments are the lifeblood of international trade

10 Sep 2024
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Innovative Technology

Data Analysis and its Impact on Shipping

New technology is having a profound impact on the shipping industry bringing about huge changes in working practices and creating major operational efficiencies.

10 Sep 2024
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Innovative Technology

Emmission Reducing Reporting Mechanisms in Shipping

What Reporting Mechanisms Exist to Ensure Shipping Reduces its Emissions? In 2022 international shipping accounted for about 2% of all global energy-related CO2 emissions

10 Sep 2024
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Innovative Technology

Why ShipMoney is Different Than a Neobanking Institute

Why ShipMoney is Different Than a Neobanking Institute While both ShipMoney and traditional neobanking institutes offer digital payment solutions

10 Sep 2024
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Talent acquisition in the shipping industry

How can shipping attract new talent to the industry and retain its current workforce? Attracting new talent to the shipping industry and retaining the current workforce has never been so important.

10 Sep 2024
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Maritime News

ShipMoney Celebrates a Decade of Firsts in Digital Payments

Reflecting on a Decade of Innovation: ShipMoney’s Journey in the Maritime Industry Join us for a look back on our first 10 years.

10 Feb 2024
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Maritime News

The Strategic Importance of The Maldives to the Maritime Industry

The Maldives maritime industry significance The Maldives is an archipelago made up of over 1,100 islands which are located in the Indian Ocean

01 Nov 2023
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Supporting Seafarers

ShipMoney – It’s all about the crew

IMPA interviewed ShipMoney’s CEO St. Ostrow on crew welfare. Read more below IMPA: We talk to ShipMoney founder Stuart Ostrow about the driving force behind the business

31 Oct 2023
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Understanding Maritime Social Responsibility

Maritime Social Responsibility & The Impact of Vessel Flags on Seafarers’ Perceptions Maritime transportation is a key driver of the global economy and has been actively promoting economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

26 Oct 2023
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Corporate Social Responsibility

The Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC- Africa)

MTCC stands for Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre. We are one of five centers around the world that have been set up by the International Maritime Organization under the Department of Partnerships and Projects.

25 Oct 2023
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Innovative Technology

Digitizing life and experiences at sea

In recent years, wearables have emerged as one of the most exciting and transformative trends in the world of technology.

17 Oct 2023
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Maritime News

ShipMoney at Maritime Cyprus 2023

Glimpse into Maritime Cyprus 2023 The Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference, a renowned biennial event, took place from October 8 to October 11 in Limassol, Cyprus.

13 Oct 2023
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Maritime News

ShipMoney Sponsors Specially Chartered Uber Boats for LISW Gala Dinner Guests

Leading digital maritime payments solutions provider ShipMoney is sponsoring specially chartered Uber Boats provided by Thames Clippers to whisk LISW Gala dinner guests along the River Thames.

11 Sep 2023
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Maritime News

Creating a Sustainable Industry

When I and my fellow business partners set up Icons & Company in 2021 our vision was to create a just, diverse and thriving workplace, which continues to drive us further in our journey.

11 Sep 2023
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Maritime News

Seatrade Europe Conference: Scaling Sustainably

The Seatrade Europe Conference stands as a beacon of excellence within the maritime industry, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the globe.

06 Sep 2023
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Maritime News

Asia’s Crucial Role in Maritime Trade and Business

The significance of Asia in maritime trade and business cannot be overstated. As the largest and most populous continent, Asia boasts a rich history and a diverse array of cultures, economies, and trade routes.

17 Jul 2023
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Innovative Technology

Harnessing the Power of Data Analysis in the Maritime Industry

In today’s digital age, data analysis has emerged as a game-changer across various industries, and the maritime sector is no exception.

17 Jul 2023
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Supporting Seafarers

Making a Difference: The Importance of Donating to Sailors Society

In a world increasingly focused on land-based initiatives, it’s easy to overlook the vital role that seafarers play in keeping global trade and economies afloat.

10 Jul 2023
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Supporting Seafarers

Celebrating the Annual Day of the Seafarer: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of the Maritime World

Every year, on June 25th, the maritime industry unites to celebrate the Annual Day of the Seafarer. This special day aims to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to global trade, the economy, and our daily lives.

10 Jul 2023
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Security and Compliance

The Crucial Role of User Awareness in Web Security for Fintech Software Companies

In today’s digital age, the rapid growth of fintech software companies has transformed the way we handle financial transactions and manage our personal finances.

10 Jul 2023
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Newsletters

01 Inaugural Maritime Newsletter

Maritime Cyprus, I.M.O, Plastic Bank

14 Jun 2023
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Newsletters

02 Holiday Maritime Newsletter

Informa Connect, Malagos Chocolate

14 Jun 2023
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Newsletters

03 – Spring 2023 Maritime Newsletter

Customer Experience, Crew Member Stories, ShipMoney Presentation

14 Jun 2023
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Crew Member Stories

From a small equatorial island to travelling the world onboard the largest ships

I was born on November 28, 1996 on a small island, called Bawean. It is a tropical island, sitting right on the equator, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Surabaya in the Java Sea.

10 May 2023
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Corporate Social Responsibility

The waves of impact from saving the ocean

Did you know that 71 percent of our planet is covered by the ocean? Although geographically divided into the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic

20 Apr 2023
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Customer Experience

People Like Dealing with People

There has been a lot of digital and technical advances recently which has meant that many of the interactions we have in our daily lives may begin with an automated system of some kind from a recorded telephone service

03 Apr 2023
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Customer Experience

Flexible Customer Service in a Changing World

Working as I do as ShipMoney’s head of customer service and vendor management, it is really important that our clients get a 24/7, 365-day service.

06 Mar 2023
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Innovative Technology

Will we still be using cash in twenty years’ time?

Smart technology and the digital revolution has revolutionized the way we pay for goods and services.

15 Feb 2023
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Supporting Seafarers

Crew welfare and seafarer human sustainability charter

Crew Welfare is all about creating an environment where seafarers feel comfortable.Small improvements to the lives of seafarers onboard can make a huge impact on their overall sense wellbeing and morale, which in turn can benefit productivity.

25 Jan 2023
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Build a Poseidon Principles Institute to drive investment skill

Today, 60% of the finance being supplied to the shipping industry comes from banks that are signed up to the Poseidon Principles- a global framework for responsible ship finance

03 Jan 2023
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Women in Maritime

Is There Gender Imbalance in Maritime Industry?

Women must be seen and heard from the stage at maritime events. Despite women’s progress in the global workforce over the past decades, gender biases and pay gaps still persist.

13 Dec 2022
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Innovative Technology

Sometimes a ‘false start’ can be the best start. Felicity Landon finds out why digital payment solutions specialist ShipMoney is thriving

The digital payment solutions provided by ShipMoney include crew wages, cash-to-master (CTM) payments, allotments, international corporate remittances, network payments, money transfers, payroll advances and onboard expenses – and this is not an exhaustive list.

13 Dec 2022
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Supporting Seafarers

Empowering Crew and Recognising the True Value of the Seafaring Community

There have been a number of articles in recent times about how crew members are undervalued and underappreciated.

20 Oct 2022
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Restore & Maintain Ocean Health – Post Pandemic

Today it is estimated that 5 trillion pieces of plastic litter our oceans, including bottles, bags, fishing wire and straws, with the average person generating 84 kg of plastic waste per year.

12 Oct 2022
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Customizing Solutions

Change Management – How ShipMoney Onboards its Digital Payments System

I’ve been managing the onboarding process for new clients of ShipMoney’s crew payroll programme for nearly five years.

06 Oct 2022
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Innovative Technology

What is Fintech and how has it changed the financial services landscape?

The rise of fintechs, short for financial technology and the digitalization of the financial services sector has had a huge impact from challenging the high street bank model to revolutionizing international remittances.

01 Oct 2022