The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee takes place from 18 to 27 June, with a busy agenda. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the meeting by highlighting recent maritime casualties…
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…
13 June, Athens – Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias,…
Nor-Shipping has confirmed that its 60th anniversary programme, which ran from 2-6 June in Oslo and Lillestrøm, broke all previous records for the event week. More, more, more Total visitor numbers…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, June 11, 2025 HSH Prince Albert II joins world leaders for landmark UN ocean summit in Nice The third United Nations Ocean Conference opened this week…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized the global shipping industry’s need for significant investment in technology and alternative fuels to achieve a net-zero transformation and drive sector-wide change at the Blue…
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has expanded the capacity and capabilities of its unique Undertun commuter ferry evacuation system, as part of development work which also confirms the solution surpasses open sea…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/12 Date: 30 May 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd…
Columbia Group has welcomed the UK government’s announcement to link its emission trading system with the EU and is urging other countries to follow suit. Philippos Ioulianou, Managing Director of…
Independent assessment confirms the integrity of Blue Visby’s emissions methodology, unlocking the potential of coordinated arrival time optimization to reduce fuel use and carbon impact. Paris la Défense, May 22,…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd…
CM Technologies (CMT) is advising shipowners and operators to urgently review their fuel and lubricating oil sampling practices following the entry into force of revised IMO guidelines. Recent amendments to…
“We need to collectively defend freedom of navigation, as a shared global responsibility and a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be open, free, safe, and secure”. On…
Maritime entrepreneur recognised for her work to advance gender equality and empower women in the industry Netherlands shipowner and entrepreneur Ms. Karin Orsel was presented with the International Maritime Organization’s…
INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, convened last week in Guangzhou for its semi-annual meetings, the first time the Association has held such an event in China. The…
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…
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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…
London, UK, 16 May 2025 2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey indicates ongoinggender disparity in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for action. The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly…
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…
Paris la Défense, May 14, 2025: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has called for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance…
We share the following significant outcomes for vessel owners and operators from this Spring’s International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Committee Meetings: LEG 112: The 112th session of IMO’s Legal Committee (LEG…
Carolyn Newsham (Financing Partner to Siemens GB&I, Siemens Financial Services UK) explains how specialist marine financing can help ports meet bold emissions reduction targets. The shipping sector is responsible for…
GAC signs deal to support Northern Lights Joint Venture 13 May 2025, Bergen, Norway GAC has signed a formal agreement to support the Northern Lights Joint Venture, part of the…