PROPEL 2.0 Making Waves After Successful Seafarer Led Crowdfunding

PROPEL,a new social media platform designed for seafarers has launched version 2.0 of its service after a successful crowdfunding campaign which saw many seafarers invest in the platform. The service aims to revolutionise recruitment in the industry by bringing seafarers together and enabling them to take charge of their own career progression.

GLASGOW,Scotland,April 28,2021 --PROPEL,a new social media platform designed for seafarers has launched version 2.0 of its service after a successful crowdfunding campaign. The campaign saw many seafarers invest and become shareholders in the platform,which aims to assist seafarers in managing their career and obtaining their dream job whilst driving conversation and positive change within the industry.

PROPEL 2.0 includesthe roll out of many new and exciting features; designed to benefit seafarers and those looking formaritimetalent.

On the successful crowdfunding activities,Fraser Matthew,one of three PROPEL co-founders and an actively serving captain,said: "We are really excited to be sharing the ownershipof PROPELwith so many seafarers. For us,it isreal validation that PROPEL can achieve what it was set out to do - bringingseafarers together,allowingthemtomanage their career andhelping them tofind their dream job."

A revamped user interface and new features such as an upgraded 'Digital Discharge Book',a new way of securely sharing documents called'PROPEL check'and unique discussion groups known as 'Cabins'are nowavailable tonew and existingmembersatwww.propelme.io

When asked what he believes is behind theongoingsuccess of PROPEL - in terms of the strong number of sign-ups andsuccessfulcrowdfunding,CaptainFrasersaid:

"PROPEL has made a set of pledges that are the bedrock of the relationship between the platform and its users.We pledge that we will never charge users to access PROPEL or apply for anyjob,we will always respect and protect their data and we are committed to having their voice heard. I think people see that we are genuinely trying to drive positive change in the lives of seafarers and want to be part of what we are building."

With difficult times on the horizon for the maritime industry,Capt.Fraserhopes that the emergence of PROPEL will help both seafarers andthose looking for maritime talentalike. "We are currently in a strange environment where despite there being a well-documentedshortage of seafarers,there are thousands of seafarers struggling to find jobs due to COVID-19. PROPEL will bridge that gap - enablingthose looking for maritime talentto find and select the best crew,and empowering seafarers looking for work tomanagetheir digital CVand applyfor jobs via PROPEL- a win-win for the industry."

Corruption and the uncontrolled sharing of seafarer data is also a traditional problem facing the maritime recruitment industry but PROPEL aims to address this too. "Seafarers are continually sharing their personal data through the outdated process of sending their CVs to often unverified email accounts,frequently receiving no acknowledgment or reply back. With PROPEL,you build your Digital Discharge book once andapply for unlimited jobs via PROPEL!" Capt. Fraser explains.

Finally,when asked for Capt. Fraser's top tip for getting that dream job he had this to add: "Be yourself,be confident and make sure that your PROPEL profile is up to date!"

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Fraser Matthew

Mobile: +447952 555501

Email: f.matthew@propelme.io

Chris McMenemy

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Email: c.mcmenemy@propelme.io

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Captain Fraser Matthew,Co-Founder of Propel.

Captain Fraser Matthew launches new social media platform for seafarers to revolutionise industry recruitment and connections.