Angad Banga, the Chief Operating Officer for Caravel Group, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA).

Implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for shipping is still creating challenges for the industry with some parts of the legislation yet to be enacted and decisions to be made on who will be responsible for paying the charges...

The charging of recruitment fees to seafarers is forbidden under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) but the practice is still widespread.

Axiom DWFM’s acquisition of bankrupt Ince & Co appeared to secure the future ended instead with closure and arrests by the Serious Fraud Office.

The Yemini military has released dramatic video footage of the hijack on Sunday of the car carrier Galaxy Leader.

Australian authorities have banned a third Briese Heavylift vessel from the country’s waters in the space of this year.

Owners of EU-flagged ships will now be able to dispose of vessels for recycling at demolition yards on the Indian subcontinent provided that they meet European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) criteria.

Richard Briggs, Chairman of the Host Committee for ICMA XII, emphasises the significance of the biannual event as a pivotal platform for maritime arbitration, uniting legal experts, arbitrators, and industry professionals.

MSC was recently revealed as the largest owner of containerships 20 years and older, Michael Grey examines the merits of older, second-hand tonnage.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is expanding its presence in northern Europe with the appointment of a Business Development Manager to focus on the Scandinavia and Northern Europe, Alexander Christensen.