Surging steel prices and rising commodity costs are underpinning a further boost to recycling rates across the Indian subcontinent and Turkey.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for the setting up of a safe corridor for the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships stranded by the invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) has been withdrawn from IACS, and class societies have started to pull out of Russia.

Secondary effects of sanctions against Russian entities in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are starting to bite the P&I market.

The UK government has released an update to its 2017 National Shipbuilding strategy, expanding its scope in the commercial shipping sector.

Ongoing supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by crew change complications arising from the war in Ukraine, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

The Russian invasion of the Ukraine has put pressure on maritime and energy companies suspend business with Russia even if not required to under sanctions.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may not trigger war termination clauses in certain contracts in the maritime industry.

The sanctions regime targeting Russia contains varying levels of limitations, deadlines and targets, according to lawyers at Reed Smith.

The IMO has sponsored 30 women to participate in the Maritime SheEO Leadership Acceleration Programme as part of its celebration of International Women’s Day.