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Ending Illegal Recruitment Fees in Maritime

When Isabelle Rickmers started TURTLE, one question kept coming back from seafarers to the team: “How much do I need to pay to get this job?” That’s backwards, and it’s illegal: recruitment fees charged to seafarers are prohibited under the Maritime Labour Convention. But it’s also routine. So we

TURTLE’s Global Cadet Program

TURTLE simplifies cadet sourcing for shipping companies by enabling early branding, global reach, and digital-first engagement — all in one streamlined platform.

Isabelle on The Seafarer Social Podcast

In episode #26 of The Seafarer Social podcast, host Carl King talks to our CEO and founder Isabelle Rickmers about TURTLE's role in modernizing seafarer recruitment, the role of seafarers in today's connected economy, strategies to make maritime careers more attractive, and initiatives to attr

New report highlights barriers women face in the maritime industry

New report highlights barriers women face in the maritime industry

Isabelle moderates Money and Ships session at Maritime CEO Forum

Isabelle led a high-impact session on ship finance at the Maritime CEO Forum in Monaco, guiding industry leaders through discussions on major shifts in maritime funding. Under her moderation, key speakers highlighted the rise of alternative funding sources like leasing and private financing. The

Championing Diversity at Sea: Voices from Dorian LPG and the Diversity@Sea Pilot

We are excited to share a powerful new video highlighting Dorian LPG’s commitment to diversity through the Diversity@Sea pilot, an initiative under the All Aboard Alliance. Featuring insights from Maria Skarveli, Crew Manager, and female seafarers Nadezda Poliscuka, Klydel Heinz Lagasca, and Aylin T