ITF calls on shipping to fix "broken culture" as cadets sue Maersk Line
SEAFARERS unions are calling on employers to ensure safe workplace policies “are actually being followed” in light of a lawsuit brought against Maersk Line by cadet Hope Hicks. Ms...
Day of the Seafarer 2022 celebrates maritime journeys
JUNE 25 marks the international Day of the Seafarer, an annual celebration recognising the contribution of the global maritime workforce. Day of the Seafarer 2022 will be...
The week in bulk: Capesize markets dip sharply
THE Baltic Dry Index saw a sharp decrease in the early part of this past week. The index fell from 2596 on Monday to 2484 on Tuesday, stabilising from Wednesday when it hit 2349....
World Shipping Council reports 18% increase in containers lost at sea
THE WORLD Shipping Council has identified a “worrying” break in the downward trend for containers lost at sea, up 18% since its container safety survey began, reaching an average...
ICS welcomes new chairman
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has announced the appointment of Emanuele Grimaldi as its new chairman of the board. Mr Grimaldi is managing director of the Grimaldi Group,...
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...
