Celebrated maritime entrepreneur is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry. Ms. Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO of the MF Shipping Group based in the Kingdom…
Monday 18 November 2024, Hong Kong, China: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in collaboration with the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong…
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…
Over 500 considerations from cross-sector consultations that took place during a series of risk assessment workshops, led by Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, suggest a comprehensive overhaul of seafarer training…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/007 Date: 05 – Nov – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd…
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,…
Today, ESPO’s General Assembly unanimously elected Ansis Zeltiņš as its new Chair. Mr Zeltiņš has been CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017 and has been involved in the maritime industry for…
Visits highlight support for freedom of navigation and concern for seafarers. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has completed a series of visits to countries in the Red Sea…
Joint initiative covers key concepts and measures to help end illegal market worth an estimated $200 billion per year. How can government agencies and the maritime community contribute to combatting…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/006 Date: 30 – Oct – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G.…
Brief Update No 24/005 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open…
Head of IMO says nuclear is “very much on the table” A crucial step forward in establishing regulatory groundwork During a compelling exchange at the 2024 Global Maritime Forum in…
Panama establishes legal framework to revoke registration and licenses of vessels on international sanctions lists The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has introduced a legal mechanism enabling the immediate revocation of…
Excellence in Maritime and International Trade driven by Innovation Anna Kaparaki, a Lecturer in Maritime Law with LJMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Senior Solicitor with Mackinnons Solicitors LLP,…
Andreas Stamatopoulos renewed the rendezvous late last night at 21:04 BST with John Faraclas in order to cover current geopolitical events, such as the Wars in the Black Sea with…
WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, which took place 9–11 October in Limassol, Cyprus, marked the association’s 50th anniversary with a memorable programme, three new national associations, the announcement of…
Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved key progress in negotiations towards a set of…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes further progress achieved on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s…
Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT) aims to promote collaboration and advance sustainable practices, research, and innovation in maritime transport. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with…
SOLAS – Consolidated Edition, 2024 eBook Out Now on Witherby Connect£165 The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, covers a wide range of…
27 September 2024 – From the Osmangazi Bridge in Türkiye to the Baron Bliss Lighthouse of Belize, landmarks across the globe were illuminated in “maritime blue” on 26 September to…
The “23rd NAVIGATOR 2024 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM” was successfully organized by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS from September 20 to 22, 2024, on the islands of Chios and Oinousses,…
‘Navigating the future: Safety first!‘ As the industry transitions to new decarbonisation fuels and technologies, we cannot overlook the importance of seafarer safety. As Esa Henttinen highlights, digital tools, like…
by Anny Zade We have been more than fortunate to accommodate the responses from our Vassilios Kroustallis, Senior Vice president of ABS, on some significant topics considered by the current…
International dry bulk shipping association backs streamlined approach to IMO’s mid-term GHG reduction strategy INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, reaffirms its commitment to sustainable shipping by advocating…