A Generous Offer from the HouthiWhat are the implications for shipping of Sunday’s announcement? On Sunday 19 January, the so called Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center of the Houthi group in Yemen announced…
Washington/London/Brussels/Singapore, Friday 17 January 2025 – The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026.   In response to a…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS EMPOWERING SHIPOWNERS TO TACKLE NEW SAFETY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES The maritime industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and one of the key innovations making waves is the integration…
Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, a global leader in environmental management, played an essential role in the high-profile rescue operation of the Sounion tanker (IMO: 9312145)…
We are delighted to announce the grand opening of Gianna Fafaliou – Theodorou MSc new psychology / consultation office in Moschato, Athens that took place last Thursday the 9th of…
NAMEPA is heading back to Houston for its annual Marine Operations Conference to be held on March 5th, 2025, at the headquarters of the Houston Pilots in Houston from 1200 to 1630hrs. The theme for…
From today’s early morning interview of John Faraclas with ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis on the programme “KALES THALASSES” (Fair Seas), about the most important geopolitical events that affect Shipping; these include…
Brief Update No 24/013 Date: 06 – Jan – 2025 ​​ STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel…
JANUARY 3, 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION FINES IN TURKEY: AN UPDATE A revised pollution fine tariff schedule has come into effect as of January 1, 2025. In the event of sea…
Great Britain’s national health and safety regulator celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 1 January, half a century after its official launch on the first day of 1975. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
John Faraclas on ERT’s global radio station “The Voice of Greece”, in the program “Greeks Everywhere”, with Thanos Choupis who interviewed him on the ragging wars and others about to…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) marked a transformative year in its 2023-2024 Annual Review, launching major initiatives while reaching record membership levels amid growing industry challenges. Outgoing…
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Nestos (IMO 9417464) played a pivotal role in a search and rescue mission, coordinated with the Greek Coast Guard, to save a distressed vessel. As reported by…
Summary: At 21.15 on 11 February 2023, a fire broke out in the engine room of the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Stena Europe while on passage from Rosslare, Ireland, to Fishguard, Wales. The…
Consultation launched on Maritime Labour Convention amendments – Have your say Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become…
Data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline show rising numbers of calls relating to abandonment, repatriation, severe mental health issues and experiences of abuse at sea.…
The 109th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) was held from 2 to 6 December 2024. Amendments to the IGC Code to enable the use of ammonia…
(2 to 6 December 2024) Madam Chair, distinguished delegates, We have come to the end of another session of the Maritime Safety Committee, which once again achieved many important accomplishments.…
Final report on the investigation of a fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Pioneer (NN200) south of Hastings, England on 29 July 2021 Summary: On the morning of 29…
Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at annual IMO Awards ceremony The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to two sets of nominees: the…
A new paper, ‘Guidance on Stability of Lifts’, addresses the safety and stability of heavy lifting operations in maritime environments. Developed by the Heavy Lift Exchange Forum (HLEF) and DNV,…
WISTA UK’s 50th Anniversary: A Landmark Event Celebrating Progress and Paving the Way for the Future
What an Anniversary that was on WISTA-UK’s 50th Anniversary at the House of Lords. I was more than a lucky man being here in the UK studying Shipping when the…
As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked. Crankcase explosions, a critical hazard…
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will meet for its 109th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person with hybrid participation) from 2 to 6 December 2024. The meeting will be…
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest flag registry is undergoing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). The initial phase of the audit took place from November…