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…
Europe is strengthening its defence capabilities through the EU’s Military Mobility Package, designed to enable the swift movement of troops and equipment across borders in times of crisis. While the…
The closure of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint has triggered a welfare crisis that the markets are not measuring Dr Katerina Konsta, CEO, World Maritime Academy The world’s financial…
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to open discussions at the 12th session of its Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) on fatigue and hours of…
Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and sustainable global shipping, protecting seafarer rights. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th…
LATEST NEWS ISWAN – India Seminar 2025: Attract, Retain, Sustain The ISWAN – India Seminar 2025 was held on 17th December in Mumbai, bringing together seafarers, cadets, families, government representatives, maritime…
Marine insurers are being called to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labour across the maritime and extended global supply chains as scrutiny intensifies from regulators, investors, and…
Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and…
Award-winning Middle East writer and multimedia journalist Iason Athanasiadis explores Donald Trump’s Gaza vision through the lens of 21st-century trade wars and the global race to control the world’s most…
MLC 2006 Implementation and Compliance DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 11 June 2025, a course on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006). The convention is in force and every ship and…
EU ministers signed yesterday the Szczecin Declaration on the EU maritime industrial strategy during the 11th International Maritime Congress in Poland, highlighting strategic role of shipping to Europe’s security. European…
A new Lloyd’s Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments. A comprehensive suite of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) regulations…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) welcomes the recent decision at the International Labour Organization (ILO) to officially recognise seafarers as key workers under the Maritime Labour Convention…
Global shipping community reaffirms support for seafarers with groundbreakingupdates to ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention Monday, 14 April, Geneva – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes theseries of landmark updates…
ISM Lead Auditor (Incl. ISPS & MLS) Course Do you want to become an expert Lead Auditor? Enrol in our course and qualify to conduct ISM, ISPS and MLC audits.…
Internal Auditor ISM–ISPS-MLC for shipping companies DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 4 and 5 February 2025, a two-day workshop that introduces the different types and phases of audits and the principles for…
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…
IMA UK: Transition in Shipping – the human element By John Faraclas Shipping is the attainment of Money and Seafarers; this is what I assert for over five decades in my speeches and articles,…
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) held an important conference today, spotlighting the working conditions and fair pay challenges faced by non-EU fishers employed on EU vessels. The event gathered…
by Capt. Michalis Fragkias – Senior Marine Consultant, ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd For years the shipping industry has focused on and relied on numerous regulations to…
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is calling for urgent action to combat the rise of so-called “shadow fleets,” which continue to operate outside international norms, undermining basic worker protections,…
Brussels, 5 November 2024 – The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), representing millions of workers across Europe’s transport sector, listened closely to yesterday’s confirmation hearing of Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas. The…
“I am extremely concerned about the situation regarding the tanker MV Sounion which was targeted while transiting the Southern Red Sea. The tanker is carrying some 150,000 tonnes of oil…
In the wake of the tragic sinking of the British flagged yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, everyone at Nautilus International extends our deepest condolences to all those affected…
JOINT CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON CREW WAGES AND SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (MLC, 2006) The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control…