People, but seafarers in particular, are the lifeblood of our industry. However, with abandonment cases on the rise, it is once again seafarers that are being hit the hardest. They deserve better, and in this month’s #Europort2025 Industry Leader interview, we speak to Jospehine Le, Managing Director and Founder of The Hood Platform – an innovative digital hub for seafarers and industry professionals alike, that provides a community-driven social network tailored to the unique needs of industry professionals.