IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. These attacks are indefensible. They endanger the lives of seafarers, while threatening the security of international shipping, the marine environment and the stability of global supply chains. …
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
Norsepower, the global leader in wind-assisted propulsion for commercial shipping, today announced that its proprietary force measurement technology for wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) has been independently validated by RISE technology infrastructure…
by Marianna Michailidi, CROSSWORLD, Executive Affairs Manager Why the Real Heroes of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Never Made the Headlines “Wars make history. Seafarers live it.” While the world’s…
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Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The World Shipping Council, representing the global container shipping and vehicle carrier industry, welcomes the European Commission’s practical EU ETS revisions to accelerate alternative maritime fuels…
The European Commission has published today the new EU ETS proposal. European Shipowners welcome the earmarking of ETS revenues at EU and national level, as well as the support for…
The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. The guides…
13 July 2026, 17:27 IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea Download IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks…
13 July 2026, 12:47 IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes Download IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers. The Council of the International Maritime…
Dear readers, Summer 2026 started early this year. Regardless of scorching temperatures, we continue our efforts for safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships worldwide. What will you find in this issue? Shipbreaking…
6th July 2026 4.2 Freight and Insurance Cost Inflation 5. Legal and Contractual Consideration5.1 Charterparty Provisions 5.2 Insurance Arrangements 5.3 Compliance and DisclosureChanges in operating risk may trigger reporting obligations…
Latest MTF report provides recommendations for developing and enhancing Safety Management Systems for methanol-fuelled ships 10 July 2026 –Tokyo. The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of new…
By Charlène Ceresola, BWT Project Manager, BIO-UV Group When the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force, there was optimism that installing a certified treatment system would be enough…
The seafarers have endured months in captivity amid a surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has appealed for urgent…
by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…
The Chair of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment issued the following statement on the grave humanitarian situation aboard MT HONOUR 25. The Chair of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah…
Panama has been reinstated on the White List of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU), according to the organization’s recently published Annual Report. The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) welcomed…
‘The opportunity to come together, strengthen relationships, and focus collectively on British shipping’ Delegates from all over the world have gathered in Bermuda this week to discuss maritime strategy, future fuels, security and more, at the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference 2026. Three…
B rief Update: No 10-1/2026 Date: June 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST for allaboutshipping.co.uk Mr Arsenio Domingez, the IMO Secretary General, held a press briefing yesterday covering the IMO-led evacuation framework that has been paused after…
The IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 13) Information for: Design offices, shipyards, suppliers, manufacturers, owners/managers, and flag states. NEED TO KNOW Finalized draft guidance to support the…
Working together to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf. Heightened geopolitical tensions, including the evolving situations in the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and the Sea of…
