The Department for Transport has today published its summary of responses to the Net Zero Ports: Challenges and Opportunities call for evidence, launched alongside the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy in March…
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On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. King Harald was far more…
Nautical Institute (Singapore) Conference 2026 Brought Seaworthiness and the Future of Seafarers to Centre Stage
The need to look at seaworthiness beyond the physical condition of a vessel, strengthen long-term career pathways for seafarers, and keep seafarer welfare at the centre of maritime decision-making emerged…
DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and World Maritime University launch Masterclass on Human Element in shipping
Piraeus, 24 August, 2026: DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and the World Maritime University (WMU) are launching, for the first time in Greece, a five-day Masterclass on Human Element. The course…
Academy Spotlight:Discover Your Potential on a Nautical Institute Course Behavioural Competency Assessor 05 – 09 October 2026 | 08:00 – 12:00 UTC Location: Online via Zoom It is a combined…
Britannia P&I unveils new website, enhancing user experience and access to Maritime knowledge
The Britannia Group is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, delivering a cleaner, faster digital experience with significantly improved navigation and search functionality. The new website…
The Nautical Institute examine trends in its forthcoming Risks in Shipping webinar
Reported shipping incidents fell by around 16% in 2025, but those long-term safety gains are increasingly being tested by geopolitical conflict, disrupted trade routes and growing uncertainty around strategic maritime…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 13 to 20 August 2026
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 13 – 20, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-3/2026 Date: August 20, 2026 In references to: INSIDE Risk at sea in…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 12 – 19 Aug 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
Special Events, Industry Gatherings and New Programs Bring Marine Professionals Together Throughout the Three-Day Show Tampa, FL – The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for…
DCOC States agree to set up Combined Task Force to protect shipping from piracy in Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden
[Sharing on behalf of the DCoC: Click here to read the full Statement] Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment have agreed to set up a Combined DCoC Task…
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform condemns yet another tragic accident on the shipbreaking beaches of South Asia. On 14 August, nine workers died after exposure to toxic gas inside the LNG carrier MT RASI…
Dear Sir/Madam, The French Border Police is conducting an investigation of the yachting industry, especially on foreign nationals entering into France with the view of taking training courses or seeking…
Four teams secure their place in the medal fight at 2026 Team Racing World Championship
After the third day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, USA 1, USA 2, Great Britain and New Zealand have established themselves in a league of…
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BUILDING THE MARINER OF TOMORROW Tuesday, October 6 Opening remarks, day 2: IMO STCW comprehensive review understanding the process and timeline Panel 3: Regulators, educators and training institutions, unions and employers:…
After two days of racing, the battle at the top of the Team Racing World Championship remains wide open. Both US teams are still leading the way on Stockholm’s Riddarfjärden,…
Flagship Westminster conference to bring together shipping leaders, policymakers and defence strategists to examine sustainability, security and the future of maritime London, UK – The UK Chamber of Shipping has unveiled…
TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The NX Group, comprising companies under NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., took part in “Multimodal 2026” held in Birmingham, UK, from Tuesday, June 30, to Thursday, July 2, highlighting…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, August 14, 2026 Roca Team files CNOSF appeal early as Ronaldinho interest surfaces, then fades The Roca Team has moved its fight for a place in…
Nominate sailing’s standout stars and changemakers by 30 September Nominations are now open for the World Sailing Awards 2026, the sport’s premier global awards, celebrating exceptional performance, inspirational leadership and…
New safety and training resources launched to help shipping prepare for ammonia-fuelled vessels
These resources provide practical guidance to build the competencies and safety management organisations needed for ammonia-fuelled shipping. Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (the Decarb Hub) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller…
WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST, 13:00-14:00 UTC Join us for an exclusive webinar presenting the key findings of the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2026, the industry’s leading annual analysis of maritime…
World Sailing signs three-year global partnership agreement with leading marine manufacturer FarEast
Partnership will broaden access and drive global development of the sport World Sailing is delighted to announce a new three-year global partnership with leading marine manufacturer Shanghai Fareast Co. Ltd.…
London, 10th August 2026: The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director, with initial responsibility for the Korean market. Based in the Clubs…




