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Seafarer shares first-hand account with IMO about being stranded in the Persian Gulf. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to address the situation…
The scale of the maritime industry continues to shape the conversation around future energy systems, as activity builds across key international forums this month. Regulatory, policy and technical discussions are…
Seafarers are being discouraged from reporting health concerns early due to a lack of onboard medical confidentiality, rather than any lack of resilience or willingness to speak up, according to Marine…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: Equity markets are sending mixed signals this morning, with UK markets opening lower while US futures edge higher as investors weigh fragile geopolitical progress…
Building on successful debut, Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) set to expandalongside accelerating demand across Asia Pacific SINGAPORE, 22 April 2026 – The Business Aviation Asia Forum &…
Joshua Sherrard-Bewhay, ESG analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Over the past few years, we’ve seen highly material fluctuations in the transition strategies of oil and gas companies. BP has been right at…
OSLO, Norway – 22 April, 2026 Hours after the announcement of an extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reported to have seized two container…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for…
SINGAPORE (April 22, 2026) – Pacific Environment applauds the work of the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG). Today, during Singapore Maritime Week, CSA…
Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO of PortXchange Earth Day has always been a moment for reflection. But 2026 has it feeling more like a deadline. For decades, climate change was…
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered…
Building on successful debut, Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) set to expand alongside accelerating demand across Asia Pacific SINGAPORE, 22 April 2026 – The Business Aviation Asia Forum…
Earlier of this afternoon Christina Tsorba from VERGINA TV HQs in Thessaloniki questioned All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Middle East mess. The Strait of…
Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific requirements. Commercial shipping’s leading…
Third annual marine autonomy study ‘the Janus Review’ reports new USV ‘arms race’ driven by wars in Ukraine and Iran US defense company Janus Marine and Defense is today publishing…
Longevity: The Final Frontier. Dr Oliver Zolman Collaborates with Brookstreet Equity Partners of London as Executive in Residence London, United Kingdom — Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP (“Brookstreet”), a London-based, award-winning…
Responding to the announcement surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ICSSecretary General Thomas A. Kazakos said:“This development offers a cautious measure of reassurance to the global maritimecommunity and,…
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve…
Derren Nathan (pictured above), head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “President Trump’s social media post celebrating the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz has been confirmed by Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez delivered the following address to the France-UK Summit on Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 April 2026:…
MASO Strategic announces a dual strategic move marking a new phase of growth in the Greek market, strengthening its presence across the maritime, healthcare and broader business sectors. As part…
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