Wormald Technology is building on its specialisation in supplying and servicing the marine industries with maritime fire detection, gas detection and fire suppression systems, by becoming a member of the peak industry body, Shipping Australia. The … [Read more...]
Maersk to launch dedicated coastal service in New Zealand
By Maersk Maersk is launching a new dedicated New Zealand coastal service – “Maersk Coastal Connect”, to enable a more resilient New Zealand supply chain and improve vessel schedule reliability. The first of its kind for Maersk in its 25 years of … [Read more...]
Shipping industry frustrated by governments’ rejection of R&D Fund to catalyse sector decarbonisation
By the International Chamber of Shipping Following the conclusion of the meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78 [which took place in early June], the International Chamber of … [Read more...]
World Shipping Council statement on the Congressional Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; WSC “appalled” at continued mischaracterization of the industry
By the World Shipping Council Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, s3580. The measure had already passed the U.S. Senate. Following the passage of the new legislation, the World … [Read more...]
New academic research indicates factors linked to discrimination against female officers
Nationality, high qualifications and male support may be factors that can reduce the degree of discrimination against female maritime officers, according to Indian researchers. "Higher qualification marine women officers and her male companion's … [Read more...]