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According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), there are 1,145 abandonment incidents listed in joint IMO/ILO database since it was established in 2004, concerning 16,569 seafarers. Overview of abandonment incidents …
In today’s dynamic maritime landscape, effective voyage planning has become increasingly complex. Factors such as evolving weather patterns, operational demands and stringent environmental regulations have heightened the need for innovative …
By August 2024, 195 Parties have communicated their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). However, emission reduction targets in the current set of NDCs are insufficient to achieve the Paris Agreement temperature …
A new offshore wind turbine installation vessel, the largest of its kind once operational, has successfully been handed over to Van Oord. The Boreas, named after the Greek god of …
“Are We Learning from Accidents?” by Nippin Anand offers a refreshing, in-depth analysis of accident investigations and how organizations can shift from a blame-centric culture to one that fosters learning …
Germany is working to secure the Russian oil tanker Eventin, which was stranded after losing power on 10 January off the northern coast of the island of Rügen in the …
The Odisha Government is planning to invest ₹4,000 crore in a ship recycling hub near Paradip Port, India, aiming to create a major centre for shipbuilding and repair. Apart from …
A new offshore wind turbine installation vessel, the largest of its kind once operational, has successfully been handed over to Van Oord. The Boreas, named after the Greek god of …
By August 2024, 195 Parties have communicated their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). However, emission reduction targets in the current set of NDCs are insufficient to achieve the Paris Agreement temperature …
According to GMS’ latest weekly ship-recycling report, the week saw a series of significant sanctions from President Biden targeting China’s COSCO and Russia, alongside growing economic volatility impacting global ship …
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber announced that its Board of Directors has decided to appoint its current Deputy Director General / Marine Manager, Alexandros Josephides, as the next Director General. As …
Germany is working to secure the Russian oil tanker Eventin, which was stranded after losing power on 10 January off the northern coast of the island of Rügen in the …
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that on 10 January, it held a naming ceremony for a newbuilding LNG carrier slated to sail under a time charter contract with TotalEnergies …
COSCO Shipping International has appointed Wang Shan He as an Executive Director, Chairman of the Board, and President of the company after Gu Jing Song’s resignation. As announced, Wang Shan …
A series of maritime incidents occurred over the second weekend of January near Malaysia and Singapore, with regional authorities coordinating swift Search and Rescue operations to ensure the safety of …
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted to a distress call from a tanker reporting that it was taking in water on 12 January. The Malaysia-registered tanker …
On 10 January, the United States sanctioned major targets in Russia’s energy sector, the primary source of revenue fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State is imposing sanctions …
A fire broke out on the anchor handling vessel BRAM FORCE on 8 January while it was operating in the Campos Basin, Brazil. The fire aboard the BRAM FORCE most …
The motor vessel Algoma Verity has been successfully refloated and is now moored at Tioga Marine Terminal on the Delaware River, about two miles north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. …
An emergency task force, including Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov, was deployed to the southern Krasnodar region to address an ongoing oil spill in the Kerch Strait. The spill, …
On 11 January the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted by the container vessel NICOLAI MAERSK that it received …
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber announced that its Board of Directors has decided to appoint its current Deputy Director General / Marine Manager, Alexandros Josephides, as the next Director General. As …
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority commissioned the installation of new navigation aids in eastern Burrard Inlet to enable safer and more efficient ship movements through the busy Second Narrows waterway. …
A new submission to IMO’s Legal Committee made by twenty one nations, presents measures to prevent unlawful practices associated with the fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries of ships. The document …
A tanker drifted north of the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea and according to the accident command, the tanker is carrying around 99,000 tons of oil. As reported …
The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the last week, 6-10 January, to provide information of the bulk market performance. Capesize The Capesize market experienced a turbulent week, beginning …
The 6PAC+ Alliance, a coalition of Pacific, Caribbean and African Island nations, continues to push for watertight measures to deliver the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023 GHG Strategy in full. …
IMI announced that is set to provide a PEM electrolyser for a new hydrogen refuelling station at the Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania. As announced, the project will position the …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved most of California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) waiver request for the Commercial Harbor Craft Rule, clearing the way for stricter zero-emission requirements …
According to Xeneta, strikes at ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, which would have caused an economic and supply chain crisis, have been called off – with …
Today, more than ever, teamwork is increasingly recognized as an essential skill to foster collaboration, deepen trust, promote engagement, and manage the never-ending process of change in organizations and on …
Maritec explained the ISO 8217:2024 version that has included additional test parameters to measure FAME content, energy content and oxidation stability for bio-marine fuels. Bio-marine fuel is widely adopted as …
India is set to incorporate stress management and mental health training into its maritime curriculum following a new agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). Under this initiative, maritime …
As global trade rebounds and technology continues to reshape industries, the international freight forwarding and logistics sector is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, says the director general of …
HD Hyundai has implemented Videosoft’s ultra-low bandwidth monitoring technology in Level 3 autonomous vessels. This development demonstrates the feasibility of remotely controlling ships without onboard crews, using technology that switches …
The ME2CC consortium announced that Samskip Kvitbjorn, a LNG-fueled RoRo carrier, is to be retrofitted with an onboard carbon capture system. Value Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient …
West P&I Club announced the full acquisition of Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), a provider of fixed premium insurance for the marine industry. According to the announcement, West initially acquired a …
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