Maritime training pioneer Stephen Bond, the original founder of Videotel, has returned to the global shipping industry. Videotel, which became one of the most well-known and respected names in maritime training, was acquired by KVH following years of success. Now, Stephen Bond is back, this time with his wife and long-time business partner Loulla Mourouris Bond, to officially bring Marine Media Enterprises and its Donate and Train scheme to market, combining industry knowledge with a new purpose.

The company has already been active through a soft launch, but now steps more fully into the spotlight with its Donate and Train initiative. This innovative scheme  enables companies to provide their seafarers with access to  high-quality video material, produced with the involvement of industry experts, that have a focus on social topics in addition to traditional safety training. 

The novel structure of this scheme also assists subscribing companies to meet their ESG objectives. In addition to the social benefit of informing and educating their seafarers, the scheme has a charitable element. Twenty-five percent of the subscription is donated to a charity of the subscriber’s choice, and there are charities that have already benefited significantly from this aspect of the scheme. The annual subscription is also modest  - typically less than the cost of a cup of coffee per vessel per day per year. 

“This is about creating a win-win for the industry,” said Stephen Bond, Co-Founder of Marine Media Enterprises. “You’re not just buying training. You’re helping someone learn, and at the same time, you’re supporting a charity that is making a real difference in the world.”

Marine Media Enterprises already offers a substantial and growing training library developed with empathy, credibility and a strong focus on seafarer wellbeing. Topics include mental health, bullying, social isolation, GDPR, cybersecurity, mobile phone safety, and enclosed space entry. The content also covers shipboard operations during and after the COVID pandemic, drug and alcohol awareness, mentoring, observation skills, incident reporting, financial fraud, just culture, and the master pilot relationship. Further modules tackle port state control, maritime security, hot work safety, working aloft, drinking water safety, and reducing single-use plastics. The company’s Personal Safety series ensures practical safety awareness in all parts of the vessel, from the galley to the engine room.

“This isn’t just about information,” said Loulla Bond, Co-Founder at Marine Media Enterprises. “It’s about access, fairness and dignity. Through Donate and Train, we are giving seafarers the tools they need to thrive, while also supporting carefully chosen charities that are making a positive difference in people’s lives.”

With a legacy of delivering trusted, practical training and a new mission focused on giving back, Stephen and Loulla Bond are once again offering the maritime industry something that blends commercial value with real social impact.

The Donate and Train initiative is now welcoming new customers  from across the shipping industry who want to make a tangible difference where it matters most.

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