The third wave of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong likely represents a setback for those hoping to see a greater easing on restrictions on travel and crew change by nations around the world.

Pirates have kidnapped 15 seafarers from a Liberian-flagged tanker 244 nm south of Cotonou in Benin, Dryad Global reported.

In another step forward in getting crew exchanges moving again Dubai is allowing the resumption of crew changes at all ports and anchorage areas.

Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised at the disappointing governmental attendance at the recent summit on crew changes.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOM) is set to launch what it describes as the first ever seafarer welfare app designed by a ship registry.

Piracy watchdog the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports a surge in violent hostage taking and kidnappings of seafarers off West Africa in the first half of 2020.

Piracy watchdog the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports a surge in violent hostage taking and kidnappings of seafarers off West Africa in the first half of 2020.

Incidences of large vessels lost at sea have occurred mostly in Asian waters, even as such losses on a global basis are at a record low in 2019, according to a review by insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).

Seafarers from two US-flagged Hapag-Lloyd containerships have tested positive for Covid-19.

The China Navigation Company log carrier Funing which lost power in the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand over a week ago is set to be towed for repairs.