Middle East & Africa

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.

The capesize bulk carrier Wakashio that ran aground on a coral reef has broken into two off the Mauritius coast on Saturday.

The global containership fleet has overtaken the crude oil tanker fleet as the most scrubber-fitted sector, according to an update by Bimco.

Reports have been emerging that the US has seized four product tankers said to be bringing Iranian gasoline to Venezuela.

French carrier CMA CGM has updated that the operational situation in the Lenanese port of Beirut is now back to normal, following a devastating blast last Monday.

Almost all the fuel oil has been removed from onboard the Japanese bulker Wakashio stricken off the island of Mauritius.

The Liberian Registry has added to its leadership team as it continues to grow.

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, the first overseas greenfield project of Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (CSP), has started a new direct weekly service to several ports across Europe and the Indian Subcontinent.