Maritime Passport is pleased to announce that its collaboration with The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is entering its next phase, progressing the development and rollout of a premium electronic seafarer…
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From Recognition to Real-World Action: Shipping Leaders Share Strategies for a Changing World Athens, Greece – 5 November 2026 The ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026 brought together…
The Netherlands – 05 November 2026 Evolving from its original directory, Women4Oceans helps women connect and share their work, while making it easier for organisations, media and event organisers to…
04 Nov 2026 The Department for Transport has laid a statutory instrument (SI) introducing minimum rest periods and protections for seafarers, and requiring operators to pay seafarers at least minimum…
Agreement with the world’s second-largest seafarer supply country marks a major milestone for global digital certification. London, 4 November 2026: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration India (DGMA) has joined…
30.10.2026 OFFSHORE INDUSTRY SENDS URGENT CALL TO EU POLICYMAKERS FOR FIT-FOR-PURPOSE EU ETS AND MRV FRAMEWORK Eight maritime associations including the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) send an open letter…
Joint study by Thetius and Maritime Passport highlights administrative burdens, security risks, and governance as key issues in establishing an interoperable and verified credential system LONDON 26 October 2026. A comprehensive new…
Why crew compliance monitoring, verified qualifications and digital traceability must become part of a more trusted maritime environment. By Selena Jones Guerra | Founder & CEO, Seaman Solutions | Former…
Eighty two per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare crews for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just 18% believe training keeps pace,…
In his closing speech at IMPA Athens 2026, BLU Maritime’s Commercial Manager, Aristotelis Moutafis, reminded the audience that, although most people in procurement will rarely, if ever, meet the crews…
From the radio interview with world acclaimed shipping journalist Antonis Karagiannakis of EPT Voice of GREECE on: The 5th Malta Maritime Summit The Navigator’s 25th ANNIVRSARY Conference / Forum at…
The global shipping industry shifts its focus to Manila this week as Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 officially opens today, October 20. Running through October 22 at the Shangri-La The Fort,…
In reference to: Report compiled by Kostas G. Papachristodoulou, R&I Head Sea Guardian S.G Ltd, Commodore (ret.) HN Viewers can log the link here below and read the full report: https://sguardian.com/week-2/…
By Capt. Michalis Fragkias, Senior Marine Consultant, / ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd. October 13, 2026 Safety in shipping is one of the most important factors in…
Dualog has launched Dualog Chat, a secure messaging service built for shipping. The first service in Workspace by Dualog, Chat gives crews and shore teams a company-controlled space to communicate,…
Celebrating 25 Years of Dialogue, Collaboration and Progress in Shipping The 25th NAVIGATOR 2026 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum will take place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the…
Conflict rages around the world, but diplomacy is no longer even trundling its weary way between capitals. Breaches of international law and the savagery of the battlefield and assaults on…
MarinePALS and SEAker have signed a Philippine distribution agreement to connect digital cadet training records with verified sea service. The planned integration will bring evidence of practical training and time…
The maritime industry risks mistaking wellbeing activity for wellbeing progress unless it places greater emphasis on whether programmes are changing seafarer behaviour, according to health and wellness platform WellAtSea, part…
New initiative brings together catering, provisioning, crew wellbeing and digital services to improve the everyday experience of seafarers AVS Global Ship Supply has launched Home at Sea, a new campaign designed…
Brief Update: No 13/2026 Date: September 30, 2026 Objectives Major maritime security incident summary and analysis in Geo-strategic frame for Operational Security and NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY of Shipping for the period AUGUST…
We continue with the second part with respect the 5th Chios Festival with mentioning on Maritime Tourism, and Shipping as well as with the Honorary Awards to Simon P. Palios…
September 25, 2026 10 min Case study Eastern Pacific Shipping reports 48% fewer close encounters with Orca AI Learn how Orca AI helps EPS crews identify high-risk situations earlier, giving…
Seafarer welfare is improving amongst leading companies, but five years of evidence shows this progress is far from the norm Singapore, 22nd September 2026 – Five years after the launch…