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MEIN SCHIFF 3 IS LATEST IN SERIES OF MAIDEN PORTSMOUTH CALLERS
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 3 has become the latest of nine new callers in Portsmouth to be handled by Southern Maritime Services (SMS) after making her debut visit as part of a round Britain voyage. Mein Schiff 3, which is over 290 metres long, became the biggest...

Pathfinder Staff Services Manager Aura Melinte looks at how competition for workers underlines the importance of providing a level of care that sets us apart from other agencies…
Recruiting agency workers has become increasingly competitive over the past few years as factors such as Brexit and the pandemic have taken their toll on the number of workers available. Attracting staff is a challenge and agencies like ourselves need to find a unique...

PATHFINDER AND CPS GEAR UP FOR BUSIEST SUMMER
Pathfinder Personnel faces one of its busiest cruise seasons ever as P&O’s twin Excel Class ships Iona and Arvia operate in tandem from Southampton throughout the summer season. Both ships have capacity for 6,000 passengers and demand a major logistics operation...

Making Pathfinder your first port of call now could ensure you enjoy a rewarding 2023 as Pathfinder Manager Keeley McConnell explains…
Through all the talk of recession, it’s encouraging to see that our cruise business is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels this year. Southampton is expected to host almost 500 cruise ship calls in the coming season and that presents a massive opportunity for...

CPS AND PATHFINDER STAFF WELCOME P&O’S LATEST MEGA CRUISE SHIP
Pathfinder agency staff, operating under the banner of Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS), will provide parking services for some 800 vehicles when P&O’s new cruise ship departs Southampton on her maiden voyage. The biggest P&O ship to be based in UK waters...

Pathfinder Manager Keeley McConnell and her team are gearing up for a busy 2023 in Portsmouth. Here, she outlines the opportunities available…
As the year winds to a close – another highly eventful one – we can look forward to an even busier 2023. That prospect is especially true in Portsmouth where record numbers of cruise turnarounds and new freight related business are on the horizon. It means that we’re...

Inflation is set to impact us all over the next few months. Pathfinder Personnel manager Keeley McConnell looks at how agency personnel can ease the burden….
The labour market could see some significant changes over the next few months as inflation rises and everyone’s household bills climb in tandem. It’s a challenging environment and the recruitment industry is already preparing for the impact. At Pathfinder, we’re...

2022 SEES RESURGENCE IN SCH CRUISE PASSENGERS THROUGH SOUTHAMPTON
SCH has seen a resurgence in cruise passenger numbers through the port of Southampton this year as the sector gradually recovers from the ravages of the pandemic. As the company completes its cruise season in the port with the final calls of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem...

CPS VOLUMES CONTINUE TO GROW AT DOVER
Cruise and Passenger Services’ volumes at the port of Dover will reach their highest of the season this week as business at the Kent port continues to grow. The valet parking specialists and Pathfinder sister company will handle some 200 passenger vehicles when the...

Pathfinder Personnel’s search for people is about to reach a summer peak with Personnel Manager Keeley McConnell describing one specific skill set that is much in demand…
Pathfinder Personnel’s search for people is about to reach a summer peak with Personnel Manager Keeley McConnell describing one specific skill set that is much in demand… If you’ve ever worked in the cruise industry, you’ll know that the next two months are probably...
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