150 companies urged to reroute ships to avoid deadly whale strikes
THE GERMAN Shipowners Association (VDR) has recommended its more than 150 member companies reroute their ships to reduce the risk of collision with whales. The decision follows...
EDITORIAL: Cadet's story of rape at sea should challenge our gentle approach to empowerment
A SITUATION from within the shipping industry spilled into mainstream newsfeeds last week. This is a rare phenomenon that only occurs when stories are big enough or dire enough to...
New research finds social interaction is vital to crew wellbeing at sea
NEW research from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network has confirmed a link between social interaction and crew wellbeing at sea. The Social Interaction...
RightShip and corporate innovation platform collaborate on maritime vision
RIGHTSHIP has announced it is collaborating with global innovation platform Plug and Play to further the innovation and growth of start-up businesses in the maritime industry....
IMO biofouling project calls on port sector to help mitigate environmental impacts
A RECENT meeting of the GloFouling Partnership project’s Global Industry Alliance has called on the ports sector to help combat ocean pollution caused by micro-plastics,...
Austal awarded $300 million in contracts
SHIPBUILDER Austal has been awarded multiple contracts together valued at more than $300 million to construct and sustain patrol boats and a floating dry dock. The contracts are...
Aussie company Visy to reduce carbon footprint with Maersk ECO Delivery
PACKAGING and resource recovery company Visy has become the largest customer of Maersk’s ECO Delivery product in Oceania. Visy’s stated goal is to invest in renewables and green...
Global port leaders highlight advantages of digitalisation in crises
PORT leaders from around the world who met under the remit of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have highlighted the role of technology in safeguarding ports...
Sailors' Society launches global Wellness at Sea conference for cadets
SAILORS’ Society has announced the launch of a series of global wellness and mental health conferences to help maritime students navigate challenges around stress, diversity and...
ICS celebrates centenary ahead of Shaping the Future of Shipping summit
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping will celebrate its centenary next week, ahead of its Shaping the Future of Shipping summit. The ICS was established in 1921. The global body...
The week in bulk: Turbulent seas in Capesize sector
THE Baltic Dry Index reached 2578 on Friday 17 June as the index inches up from a recent nadir of 2260 on Monday 13 June. The Baltic Dry Index for the week ending 17 June 2022....
Shipping resilient despite congestion, war, fires and crew shortages, but challenges still growing
LARGER vessels, crew shortages, port congestion, challenging decarbonisation targets and the war in Ukraine allow no room for complacency in shipping, according to marine insurer...
The Seafarers' Charity appoints new CEO
THE SEAFARERS’ Charity has announced the appointment of Deborah Layde as its new chief executive officer as current CEO Catherine Spencer steps down. Ms Layde has worked at The...
MSC adopting biofuel in its ships
MSC announced it is adopting “sustainable biofuel” as a transition fuel in its ocean operations. The ocean carrier said the “MSC Biofuel Solution” is available at “selected world...
Seafarer costs to accelerate as officer shortages worsen
SEAFARER wage rates are expected to accelerate as the officer supply and demand imbalance worsens, according to global shipping consultancy Drewry. The company’s latest Manning...
