As European owners struggle to find EU compliant ship recycling facilities an unexpected solution could come from the US where International Shipbreaking Ltd (ISL) has just completed processing its vessel from the region.
The UK’s RMT union has accused P&O Ferries of attempting to cut the pay of agency seafarers, but the ferry company claims the issue was a misunderstanding.
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has completed the first round of meetings with 11 shipping lines under an audit to see if they are serving the country’s exporters.
Japan’s Planning and Design Centre for Greener Ships (GSC), in cooperation with shipbuilders, has developed an ammonia-ready, LNG-fueled panamax bulk carrier.