Lord Mountevans stepped down as chair of industry association Maritime London at its AGM, succeeded by vice chair Harry Theochari.

A.P. Moller – Maersk has moved up its target date for net zero greenhouse (GHG) emissions to 2040 and set new 2030 milestone targets.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has called for the UK government to investigate the state of competition in the deep-sea container market.

China Classification Society announced the appointment of Sun Feng as the new president, taking over from Mo Jianhui who has retired.

Bangladesh ship recyclers are warning sellers of vessels for scrap to ensure they are clean and gas free following a Christmas Day explosion on a VLCC being broken up at one of the country’s yards.

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has appointed Eldib Pandi as its local partner in Egypt.

Seafarers really shouldn’t be afraid of equipment that is supposed to save them, but this is all too often the case, as news of accidents involving lifeboats filters around the seagoing workforce.

A series of new regulations and a more business-friendly environment in the UAE is likely to provide a pull for shipping companies looking to set up or expand within the region.

Greece’s significant role in leading world shipping was evident when it topped the poll in elections to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the for the 2022-23 biennium at the organisation’s 32nd Assembly 10 December.

H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, pledged to work with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) build a tougher, more resilient industry, and on the challenges ahead.