The world's first Class and Flag approval for AI-based fire monitoring system in shipbuilding industry has been given to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
Svitzer has announced that Switzer Americas is opening a regional headquarters in Panama City as part of the company's ambitions to further strengthen its position in the region.
The ONE Apus was scheduled to berth in Long Beach on 12 April some six months after suffering severe storm damage while crossing the Pacific to the US West Coast port.
There is fear among the families of 25 Indian crew on the container vessel Ever Given that their breadwinners may be stuck in Egypt for some time, as wrangling continues over a $1bn compensation demand by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
Two major casualties in the last year – the Ever Given and the Wakashio - have once again brought shipping to the world’s attention for the wrong reasons.
While the containership Ever Given heads for the Great Bitter Lake for inspection following six days blocking the Suez Canal, there is a major concern about how its crew comprising 25 Indian nationals will be treated by the Suez Canal Authority.