Management & Crewing

Nineteen seafarers are reported to have been kidnapped from the VLCC Nave Constellation 100 nm south of Bonny Island, Nigeria.

Bjorn Hojgaard, ceo of Anglo-Eastern, has taken the helm at the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) promising a focus on bringing young talent into the industry and engaging in China’s plans for the Greater Bay Area.

The Philippines authorities say they have filed reports addressing all the deficiencies in its maritime training and certification found by the European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA).

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) president Mark O’Neil highlights nutrition and mental health as two areas that can benefit from tailored crew welfare management.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is re-entering the crude tanker segment a decade after it exited with the sale of ITM Ship Management.