Global initiative launched to tackle marine bio-fouling and greenhouse gas emissions
A new “Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety” was launched on 08 June by the International Maritime Organization, along with other global stakeholders, to tackle...
A new “Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety” was launched on 08 June by the International Maritime Organization, along with other global stakeholders, to tackle marine biofouling and greenhouse gas emissions.
June 10, 2020
Trapped seafarer situation worsening “by the day” says International Labour Organization
Trapped seafarers are experiencing mental health issues because of measures to contain COVID-19. Their ability to safely carry out their duties is reducing, the ILO...
Trapped seafarers are experiencing mental health issues because of measures to contain COVID-19. Their ability to safely carry out their duties is reducing, the ILO says.
June 10, 2020
Northern Territory allows international crew changes
New rules issued today will allow shipping companies to change over crews in the Northern Territory, Australia.
New rules issued today will allow shipping companies to change over crews in the Northern Territory, Australia.
May 21, 2020
Restrictions to be eased at the Port of Townsville
Ships arriving at the Port of Townsville will soon be allowed to berth and unload cargo upon arrival.
Ships arriving at the Port of Townsville will soon be allowed to berth and unload cargo upon arrival.
April 29, 2020
More LNG carrier ship calls for Port Kembla
More port calls by LNG carriers at Port Kembla are likely after the State government gave the green light to an expansion of capacity.
More port calls by LNG carriers at Port Kembla are likely after the State government gave the green light to an expansion of capacity.
April 27, 2020
Three-fold increase in maritime armed robbery in Southern Asia
There were 28 attempted maritime armed robberies in Asia and one attempted armed robbery during the first quarter of the year. Commercial vessels are targeted.
There were 28 attempted maritime armed robberies in Asia and one attempted armed robbery during the first quarter of the year. Commercial vessels are targeted.
April 27, 2020
Maritime industries become even more environmentally-friendly through electrification
Developments in the electrification of marine service-providing craft and smaller, coastal, ships continues around the world.
Developments in the electrification of marine service-providing craft and smaller, coastal, ships continues around the world.
April 27, 2020
K-line signs up to global “good citizen” compact
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) has announced it has signed onto the UN Global Compact, in which companies and organizations vow to act as good corporate...
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) has announced it has signed onto the UN Global Compact, in which companies and organizations vow to act as good corporate citizens.
April 23, 2020
New anti-COVID-19 technologies for shipping
Technologists around the world are devising ways to protect health in the cargo vessel environment.
Technologists around the world are devising ways to protect health in the cargo vessel environment.
April 23, 2020
UN agencies team-up to tackle marine plastic litter
United Nations bodies, the International Maritime Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, have made progress on the Global Litter (GloLitter) Partnerships Project.
United Nations bodies, the International Maritime Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, have made progress on the Global Litter (GloLitter) Partnerships Project.
