Transport workers unions slam P&O for firing 800 seafarers
MARITIME workers’ unions worldwide are denouncing P&O Ferries’ move to dismiss 800 employees in the UK. Seafarers were reportedly notified of their redundancy, effective...
ONE expands reefer box fleet
OCEAN Network Express is adding 6500 new refrigerated containers to its fleet. The container line said the containers are to meet demand for refrigerated cargo, which it expects...
Mercy Ships’ new hospital vessel completed with support from MSC
MERCY Ships’ newly completed hospital vessel Global Mercy has opened its doors to the public and global dignitaries in Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands as it prepares to sail for...
The week in bulk: Volatility in the Capesize market
The Baltic Dry Index saw a volatile week last week, starting high, at 2727, decreasing to a nadir on Thursday at 2588, then recovering slightly on Friday (18 March) to 2605. This...
Inmarsat lauded for facilitating broadcast of Endurance discovery
INMARSAT’S digital solutions service Fleet Xpress has equipped documentary channel History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance. The wreck of...
New research project to support women working at sea
A NEW research project focusing on women working on cargo ships intends to explore the welfare needs of women seafarers. The project will be carried out by the Seafarers...
Ever Forward runs aground off the US coast
LESS than a year after Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, Ever Forward has run aground off the east coast of the US. DCN understands the containership, operated by Evergreen Line,...
Industry proposes funding allocation to decarbonise shipping in developing countries
GLOBAL shipping industry representatives and supporting governments have outlined proposals for how a global research and development fund can be tailored to support developing...
UNCTAD report details Ukraine conflict's trade impact
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development has published a rapid assessment report confirming the war in Ukraine has contributed to a worsening outlook for the global...
North P&I and Standard Club announce merger plan
MARITIME insurers North P&I and Standard Club have started discussions for a proposed merger that would create a new global marine insurer. A statement said the new entity would...
Man sentenced in drug-smuggling case
THE NSW District court on Friday sentenced a 35-year-old man to 24 years in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 years, over his role in the criminal syndicate that attempted to...
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Deutsche Afrika-Linien
HAPAG-Lloyd is to acquire German container liner business Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL), the company announced on Thursday. DAL operates four liner services between Europe, South...
Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to harm seafarers and supply chains
THE International Chamber of Shipping has reinforced its warning that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will send shockwaves through the supply chain if seafarers continue to be...
Endurance indeed: Shackleton’s shipwreck discovered off Antarctica
EXPEDITIONERS have discovered the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance more than a century after it sunk off the coast of Antarctica. Endurance sank in 1915 after becoming...
Ships’ cooks to be honoured at upcoming celebration day
MARITIME catering management provider MCTC has announced a new annual celebration in honour of ships’ cooks. MCTC will host the inaugural Cooks Day celebration on 30 May this...
