The forward hull section of the bulker Wakashio, which broke in two after grounded off Mauritius, has been scuttled.

Bahri has inked a $410m agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for 10 chemical tanker newbuildings.

The disastrous grounding of the 203,130 dwt capesize bulk carrier, Wakashio, built in 2007, is causing consternation in the marine insurance world.

Saudi Arabia has banned the discharge of washwater from the use of open-loop scrubbers in territorial waters.

DP World-owned Unifeeder is making a significant expansion into the Middle East and Indian sub-continent markets acquiring Transworld Feeders FZCO and Avana Logistek Limited.

The captain of the vessel Wakashio that broke into two off Mauritius has been arrested and charged with endangering safe navigation, it was reported.

ZIM is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to identify mis-declared container cargoes before they are loaded onto the vessel, avoiding potnetially devastating fires and loss of life.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Bimco are preparing for the launch of a new Seafarer Workforce Report, an industry standard resource to develop crewing and training strategies fit for the future.

The increasing number of dual-fuel and LNG-powered vessels requires a worldwide network of LNG bunkering facilities, but challenges remain in building a more robust bunkering network, according to Kanfer Shipping.

The last six months have only reinforced the volatility and atmosphere of constant change in the maritime sector, with shipping showing great resilience and adaptability.