A crisis in the international salvage response system could leave the maritime industry exposed without the possibility of dealing with certain types of casualties.

The on/off privatisation plans for the Port of Santos have been officially removed by the Brazilian authorities.

At least 12 container vessels have diverted from transiting through the Red Sea to avoid potential attacks by Houthi militia taking the much longer route via the Cape of Good Hope, according to analyst Alphaliner.

As attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz intensify a lack of economically viable alternative routes means governments and military must secure the safety of trade according to maritime experts.

The influence of family-owned businesses remains strong in shipping casting a strong influence on the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

Singapore-based Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT and a guest presenter on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, has been elected as Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).

Denmark’s Green Instruments, a specialist in measuring equipment for ships, has entered an agreement with China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding on equipment that will minimise the risk of shipboard fires.

Israeli-linked vessels have found themselves in the crosshairs of Houthi rebels and increased security threats while sailing in the Red and Arabian Seas.

Axiom DWFM’s acquisition of bankrupt Ince & Co appeared to secure the future ended instead with closure and arrests by the Serious Fraud Office.

Newly merged P&I Club, NorthStandard, intends to apply a general increase in premiums of 5% for the policy year beginning in February 2024.