ILO - World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 - Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives
Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole…
Newly appointed Secretary General of Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA)
With the current international efforts to contain the spread of COVID19,…
Fuel oil floating storage options loom in Europe
Fuel oil contango weaker than jet, gasoline, diesel Still room for fuel oil…
High Degree of Compliance with IMO 2020 Regulations in the Port of Singapore in the First Quarter of 2020
In the first quarter of 2020, most ships calling at the Port of Singapore have…
20 Port Authorities signed declaration to keep ports open to Seaborne Trade to support fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
1 Recognising that the maritime sector plays a critical role in keeping…
Greek Biomedical Research Foundation joins battle against coronavirus
Deeper knowledge of the coronavirus is key to defeating the pathogenic agent…
ABS launches guidance aimed at sanitising Marine and Offshore Assets exposed to COVID-19
ABS partners with leading public health official to address maintaining the…
South Korea pledges $1bn to support ailing shipping sector
The South Korean government has pledged a hefty KRW1.25trn ($1bn) to support…
The Port of Gothenburg reports no corona effect on Q1 results
The Port of Gothenburg, in line with the rest of Sweden, remains open despite…
ClassNK grants world-first AiP to Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP)…
Abu Dhabi Ports defers rent for its customers as part of COVID-19 relief measures
New Set of Measures Aimed at Providing Relief to Businesses Facing Operational…
ECSA - All ships in port to sound their horns on 1 May
ECSA joins the International Chamber of Shipping in calling all member…
Maersk Drilling takes steps to adapt offshore crew pool to the changing market environment by reducing crew pool by up to 300
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lower oil price environment are impacting…
SURVITEC to supply offshore sector with antiviral face shield
Safety specialist Survitec is supplying the offshore oil and gas sector with…
GNS puts fleet tracking and navigation management on smartphones with VFI Go
GNS makes new service free of charge to all users of Voyager FLEET INSIGHT…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) celebrates commissioning of coastal research vessel Sagar Anveshika
Research vessel set to strengthen oceanographic research capabilities of…
V.Group celebrates CEO Values Champions Winner
At V.Group, we are proud of the way our colleagues consistently demonstrate our…
Speedcast files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA) today announced that, after…
i3 Energy in talks with noteholders to waive condition for Liberator funding
i3 is an oil and gas development company initially focused on the North Sea.…
LR to class new Multi-Role Ships for Federal German Government
Shipbuilders, in agreement with Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau BAW,…
Damen Song Cam Shipyard donates rice in fight against Covid-19
On the afternoon of 20th April, Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Hai Phong, Vietnam…
Abu Dhabi Ports’ “Horns of Hope” solidarity initiative inspires Global Maritime Authorities to follow suit
European and Middle Eastern Ports Have Joined Efforts to Support Maritime,…
India Government allows crew change of Indian seafarers at Indian ports
The India government has unveiled measures for crew change-over of Indian…
Clipper Bulk reduces cost base amid low freight markets caused by COVID-19
CLIPPER BULK A/S, A GLOBAL OPERATOR OF HANDYSIZE, SUPRAMAX AND ULTRAMAX…
Indonesia bans air, sea travel until June over virus fears
Indonesia bans all air and sea travel until June, officials said Thursday, in…
Baltic Exchange introduces new open assessments for tankers
The Baltic Exchange has added quarterly assessments of the cost of operating…
Centrik to manage operations of Thales’ UK maritime autonomy centre
Thales, a global technology leader has selected Centrik to manage the…
BMT launches the next generation hull-form – the ‘Pentamaran’
Leading the way in multi-hull applications, BMT has released details of its…
CYSEC wins European Space Agency contract to protect ship tracking communications from cyber threats
CYSEC SA, a cybersecurity company from Switzerland has been awarded a contract…
Finnlines state of the art zero emission Green 5th Generation vessels supervision contract awarded to SeaQuest
SeaQuest Marine Project Management has been entrusted with the prestigious…
EBRD targets coronavirus financing of €21 billion through 2021
ank will devote its entire activities to responding to economic impact of…
Protect seafarers, keep trade by sea flowing - IMO ILO IHO
Joint Statement IMO-WHO-ILO on medical certificates of seafarers, ship…
Equinor reducing quarterly cash dividend for first quarter 2020 by 67%
The Board of Directors of Equinor has decided a cash dividend of USD 0.09 per…
Hapag-Lloyd reports significant reductions in CO2 emissions per container transported
Significant reductions in CO2 emissions per container transported, a…
Construction of FSL Trust’s newbuildings running smoothly
The construction of First Ship Lease Trust’s first two 114,000 DWT LR2…
HMM Names World’s Largest Container Vessel, ‘HMM Algeciras’
HMM held a naming ceremony for a 24,000 TEU-class containership ‘HMM…
ITF: Two stranded bulkers with 25 seafarers on board just a drop in the sea
Three Greek seafarers and 22 of their shipmates on two bulk carriers at anchor…
$10 Million partnership between EMA and Keppel Offshore & Marine to spark innovative energy solutions in marine sector
The energy sector is calling for innovative energy solutions in the marine…
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) charters Bibby Maritime floating accommodations to house workers in fight against COVID-19
Bibby Maritime Ltd are delighted to announce that two floating accommodations…
Qatar Petroleum enters agreement that could reach QR 11 billion to reserve LNG shipyard capacity in China
Qatar Petroleum announced today that it has entered into an agreement to…
China will be a leader in autonomous shipping by 2025
The market for autonomous shipping technologies is growing and already worth…
IBIA - How to avoid IMO 2020 fuel problems
The implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit has gone smoother than many had…
Odyssey - The cyber threat landscape is expanding
“The broad adoption of remote working practices exposes organizations to a…
Inmarsat space engineer shortlisted for Rising Star award
A rising star at Inmarsat has been shortlisted for a national award championing…
Norwegian maritime start-up ready to set sail
The Norwegian start-up Maritime Optima is preparing to launch a better digital…
JRCS to launch new vessel digital solutions
Expand lineup of digital solutions: infinity assist and infinity command In May…
Port of Oslo deploys Artificial Intelligence in bold move to calculate precise ship arrival times
Uncertainty as to when a ship will turn up at the quay has been a never-ending…
Maritime technology initiatives supporting the industry Covid-19 response
Coronavirus is causing significant problems for the maritime industry, with…
Inmarsat report highlights critical role of maritime IoT partnerships in Japan
A new study explores the commitments to Internet of Things (IoT) based ship and…
Lloyd's Register selected for UK MoD’s Type 31 frigate programme
The programme, led by Babcock International, will provide the UK Royal Navy…
Wärtsilä to develop luxury cruise vessel design for polar and tropical cruise expeditions
The technology group Wärtsilä’s in-house ship design capabilities have been…
Crude Response: Trump Shakes The Chessboard
This morning President Donald Trump sent a tweet stating that, “I have…
Kongsberg Maritime hosting a series of expert webinars
Industry leader Kongsberg Maritime is hosting a series of live webinars,…
EPSCO-RA announces RASP “Rapid Attack Simulation PenTest”
The ever increasing Cyber Attacks in all industries not only the Marine and…
Eurogate - First import train from China arrives in Bremerhaven
The first block train from China arrived in Bremerhaven on Monday, April 13th.…
IMO 2020: Three months on by V.Group’s Global Head of Technical for Ship Management, John Kerr
The long-awaited IMO 2020 regulations to limit sulphur content in marine fuels…
The situation in Australia with regards to crew change rules remain ‘unclear’, warns GAC
The Australian National Cabinet agreed that the Australian Government and all…
Port of Antwerp tests smart bracelet to prevent corona infection on the workfloor
Port of Antwerp is teaming up with the tech company Rombit to prevent corona…
New £2 Million fund from Seafarers UK to help seafarers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on merchant seafarers, fishers…
DP World launches worldwide digital platforms to move global trade online during coronavirus pandemic
“Digitising trade will help companies do more business, more efficiently. It…
LOC Digital launches 3D Digital Inspection offering
LOC is pleased to announce, as part of its digital services, the launch of a…
Mackay Marine opens new office in the U.A.E.
Mackay announces the opening of its newest marine electronics service center,…
Government, Bank of Greece strive to protect banking sector from economic tempest
Yannis Stournaras is in constant contact with the ECB in Frankfurt as part of…
CLIA - Update on Cruise Industry response to COVID-19
As the world continues to address challenges regarding COVID-19, Cruise Lines…
BIMCO - Q1 container imports drop 14% on US West Coast
Loaded container imports on the US West Coast (USWC) stood at 2.2 million TEU…
ABS remote survey and audit services now available to equipment manufacturers worldwide
ABS Expands Support to Key Service Providers Globally ABS is making its…
Angola joins WISTA International
WISTA International welcomes Angola to the global network of women in shipping,…
Shipowners face perfect storm of rising opex as earnings fall
The conclusion of the P&I renewal season and rising risk exposure from…
VIKING adds Hellenic Navy SAR duties to RIB reference list
New order confirms Greek naval force’s positive view of VIKING Norsafe METIS…
“K” Line to participate in the United Nations Global Compact
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce that it has…
MOL introduce the COILPORTER®, a differentiated product for NVOCC Business
MOL announced the joint development of the MOL COILPORTER®—an innovative new…
SES Networks and OptimERA scale capacity in rural Alaska City under “Stay at Home” rule
Within days, ISP serving the city of Unalaska and surrounding areas…
Seafarers continue to highlight their worries and concerns to Human Rights at Sea
“Please note as of date there are 9 crew members overdue for relief who are…
Bolidt Innovation Center stays open for virtual visitors
Bolidt has found a creative way of supporting its clients during the COVID-19…
Contship and SRM present the 2020 edition of the study Contship / SRM (research center of the Intesa San Paolo Group) on the efficiency of Italian logistics corridors
Contship Italia Group, in partnership with SRM - Studi e Ricerche per il…
BIO-UV Group's BWTS technology adapted to kill Coronavirus on surfaces
The ultra-violet light technology used to kill the invasive species found in…
Maritime Cyber Security & Threats April 2020 Week Two
Red Sky Alliance, perform weekly queries of backend databases, identifying all…
Customs and ports urged to maintain flow of critical goods during pandemic
Trade by sea must continue to flow to maintain the continued provision of…
MOL signs Asia’s 1st service operation vessel time charterer and ship building contract for Greater Changhua Wind Farms in Taiwan
MOL announced the signing of contracts to build and charter a service operation…
Update on Containership TOMMI RITSCHER owned by the German Transeste Schiffahrt has been kidnapped by pirates at Cotonou anchorage
Reporting on the evening of the 20th April indicates that the TOMMI RITSCHER…
“You are not alone” - IMO Secretary-General issues impassioned personal message to seafarers
"You are not alone. You are not forgotten”. So said IMO Secretary-General…
Cyprus Shipping Chamber - Increase of ship-management companies’ contribution to Cyprus Economy
The Chamber welcomes the results of the newest “Ship Management Report”,…
How to stop the coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
In the ancient history of a few months ago, before the coronavirus crisis had…
Lloyd’s Register and UMAS publish Techno-Economic Assessment of Zero-Carbon Fuels
Research supported by the Methanol Institute investigates economic viability,…
The Shipowners’ Club reports increased Member numbers and strong investment return in 2019
The Shipowners’ Club, the leading mutual P&I insurer in the smaller and…
Finnlines Orders First Two-Stroke Propulsion Package in its Fleet for Finnish Market
6 × ME-C Tier II-compliant engines bound for Finnlines RoRos MAN Energy…
Houlder joins carbon capture study
Houlder design & engineering consultancy for the marine, energy and defence…
Inmarsat and APEX join forces to connect aviation industry
Inmarsat has joined forces with APEX, the leading international airline…
Prosafe SE: Prosafe and Total agree to defer 2020 North Sea campaign
Prosafe and Total E&P UK Limited (‘Total’) have agreed to defer the…
Wärtsilä X-Ahead project gets government funding to promote carbon-neutral economy
The technology group Wärtsilä has been granted funding of EUR one million to…
IMO Council - Action urged to keep shipping flowing
The thirty-first extraordinary session of the Council was held by…
Portuguese flagged Containership TOMMI RITSCHER owned by the German Transeste Schiffahrt has been kidnapped by pirates at Cotonou anchorage
Reporting indicates that the Portuguese flagged Containership TOMMI RITSCHER is…
Giannis Plakiotakis calls on IMO to take measures for the repatriation of Seafarers and their replacement after the pandemic
The Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Giannis Plakiotakis,…
Martek - Why It’s critical for ships to screen crew for COVID-19 BEFORE boarding to fulfil new EU & IMO guidelines
Because ships are at high risk of COVID-19 infection in port during crew…
Economists see world at a coronavirus crossroads
Governments and economies are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertain…
Marlink supports ship operators and their crews during COVID-19 pandemic
‘StrongerTogether’ initiative will provide business continuity and IT support…
Team Tankers - Annual Report 2019
Team Tankers is an international shipping company incorporated in Hamilton,…
European responses to Covid-19 accelerate the electricity system transition by a decade, according to Wärtsilä analysis
Coal based power generation has fallen by over a quarter (25.5%) across the…
Baltic Exchange partners with TAC Index and moves into air cargo market
EU authorised benchmark administrator the Baltic Exchange has partnered with…