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VIKAND urges regular communication with seafarers during prolonged crises
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is urging shipping companies to maintain regular communication with seafarers during prolonged periods of geopolitical tension and operational uncertainty. For crews working in or close to areas of heightened risk, the pressure does not necessarily end when an immediate threat passes. A situation can…
JINGDONG property establish advanced logistics facility in KEZAD
Company to build a 150,000 square-metre logistics facility that will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s logistics ecosystem Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of…
Shipping’s transition being hampered by policy uncertainty
The shipping industry is at greater risk than ever of missing its 2030 zero-emission fuel targets, according to a new report. The latest edition of the 'Climate action in shipping: Progress towards…
New cargo securing guidance prioritises personnel safety and reduces damage risks
The revised guidelines aim to protect personnel, reduce cargo damage and improve port efficiency. Lloyd’s Register has worked with Jurong Port in Singapore to revise its Best Practice Guidelines for…
Marine cargo insurance market continues to soften, reports IUMI
2025 global marine cargo insurance premium indicates that the cargo market softened in that year despite continued growth in the overall premium base, according to the International Union of Marine…
IMO seeks feedback on Maritime Single Window implementation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a global survey to assess the implementation and use of Maritime Single Windows (MSWs), inviting feedback from organizations and individuals…
World Maritime Day industry panel to examine the gap between maritime policy and the reality of life at sea
OneCare Group will bring together crewing, safety, insurance and wellbeing specialists for a World Maritime Day webinar examining how shipping can turn policies into meaningful outcomes for……
IUMI President – Marine insurers are war insurers
Marine insurers are at the heart of managing war risks to global shipping and must continue to develop the tools needed to support and facilitate international trade in increasingly challenging…
US Navy Official visits South Korean Shipyards in private
With U.S. President Donald Trump pushing a plan to allow overseas construction of U.S. warships, attention is focusing on whether the building of U.S. naval vessels in South Korea will become a…
New ESG guidance to help maritime industry turn sustainability into commercial advantage
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to capital, charterer expectations and long-term asset value. Maritime organisations that embed environmental, social and…
Britannia P&I Club analysis finds four in five crew deaths linked to illness rather than accidents
New report highlights cardiovascular disease as leading cause of fatalities and raises concerns over mental health risks among younger seafarers. More than four in five crew deaths reported to…
The Swedish Club launches new Loss Prevention podcast, Knot Another Lesson
The Swedish Club has launched Knot Another Lesson, a new podcast exploring the practical lessons, emerging risks and operational challenges shaping the maritime industry. Hosted by Joakim Enström,…
Lloyd’s Register appoints Jens Grunenberg as Senior Representative for Germany
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Jens Grunenberg as its Senior Representative for Germany, effective 1 September. Based in Hamburg, Grunenberg will represent LR across Germany, joining the Hamburg…
Indian Register of Shipping sets sights on Hamburg for European Expansion
Indian Register of Shipping, a leading international classification society and full member of the International Association of Classification Societies , is advancing plans to establish its presence…
MOL completes Merger of 6 Ship Management Companies
Unifying Management of Over 200 Vessels and Strengthening Safety Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that it has completed the integration of the MOL Group’s six ship management companies into MOL Global…
Port of Long Beach Champions Cargo Security at Summit
Supply chain and law enforcement partners gathered Friday in Long Beach to discuss best practices for combating organized crime rings, cybersecurity and other emerging threats, aimed at securing the…
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