Council condemns attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Black Sea, mourns loss of 25th seafarer since onset of Strait of Hormuz conflict, and renews Secretary-General’s tenure. The…
Eighty two per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare crews for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just 18% believe training keeps pace,…
We continue with the second part with respect the 5th Chios Festival with mentioning on Maritime Tourism, and Shipping as well as with the Honorary Awards to Simon P. Palios…
Recent incidents affecting commercial shipping, including within our own bunkering community in the last 24 hours, have resulted in the tragic loss of seafarers’ lives and left others injured or…
The need to look at seaworthiness beyond the physical condition of a vessel, strengthen long-term career pathways for seafarers, and keep seafarer welfare at the centre of maritime decision-making emerged…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. These attacks are indefensible. They endanger the lives of seafarers, while threatening the security of international shipping, the marine environment and the stability of global supply chains. …
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), the umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy and fishing fleets, is welcoming the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, into office. MNWB Chief Executive…
Care Ashore, the seafarer accommodation charity, is delighted to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website. The rebranding marks an exciting chapter in the Charity’s 106-year history and follows the launch…
The seafarers have endured months in captivity amid a surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has appealed for urgent…
by Captain Michael Fragkias* Shipping is one of the most important pillars of global trade, as more than 80% of international commerce is transported by sea. The efficient operation of…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST for allaboutshipping.co.uk Mr Arsenio Domingez, the IMO Secretary General, held a press briefing yesterday covering the IMO-led evacuation framework that has been paused after…
“The priority remains the safe evacuation of the 11,000 seafarers who have been stranded in the region since the end of February. “We have consistently said that this will require…
Large scale operation to be carried out in cooperation with States and industry Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United…
Maritime academic recognised for her long-standing commitment to gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry. Japanese maritime academic and former seafarer Professor Momoko Kitada has been awarded the International Maritime…
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…
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…
Foreign Ministers updated on IMO actions related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has urged States to…
Earlier on today at lunch time, Christina Tsorba of VERGINA TV in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, together with journalists Vassiliki Politou and Konstantinos Kalogiros from THELEADER, asked All About Shipping’s John…
11 March 2026 – “Around 20,000 seafarers on vessels operating in the Middle East are facing a dangerous and highly uncertain security situation as the conflict in the region continues,” said…
10 March 2026 – The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), a leading international maritime welfare charity, continues to provide vital support on the ground to seafarers in the Gulf region, thousands of…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST, Co-founder of Further & Further, for allaboutshipping.co.uk There was an urgency to Zoe Upson’s voice as she opened this first Vanguard Collective Forum on…
March 1, 2026 – “The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East is causing disruption to global liner shipping, with many carriers pausing or rerouting services as they assess the…
COP30 Webinar: The Global Seafarer Emergency Register for the webinar Join us at the COP30 Brazil Virtual Ocean Pavilion The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is a free online platform dedicated to raising the…
Seafarers and fishers are in the heart of the Church and serve as “pilgrims of hope” and “prophets of peace”, the Vatican has said in a message released ahead of Sea Sunday,…
The threat of prosecution from a criminal investigation should never be held against an individual seafarer where there is no evidence against them, according to InterManager. InterManager is the only organisation…