As shipping grapples with making itself attractive to the younger generation to go sea, and retaining those already working on ships, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) says the criminalisation of seafarers needs to stop.

The Philippines is undertaking a “barrage of corrective actions” as the government tries to ensure it stays on the IMO’s ‘white-list’ for STCW and the standards of the European Commission.

China is shortening Covid-quarantine period for seafarers transferring from international-going vessels to domestic-deployed vessels when arriving at domestic ports.

In the first Seatrade Maritime Awards since before the pandemic, the industry gathered once again at the landmark Guildhall in London to celebrate winners and network with friends and colleagues in-person.

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report showed a sustained return to more normal levels as pandemic pressures on crew conditions ease.

Some 1,200 guests gathered at the weekend to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Singapore Maritime Officers Union (SMOU).

South African terminal operator Transnet decalred an immediate uplift to the force majeure declared on October 6.

The CEO of Australian shipping industry body Maritime Industry Australia Limited (MIIAL), Angela Gillham, has been appointed to the Strategic Fleet Taskforce.

Taiwan has finally removed restrictions on crew change as it lifts Covid border controls.