Zakher Marine International announced it will provide practical training for 32 AASTS students on-board its fleet.

The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published best practice guidance for the safe carriage and charging of electric vehicles on ro-ro passenger ferries.

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades, aptly describes the country as, “Small in size, but big in shipping”, as it continues to grow its maritime ambitions.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its report into a fatal incident aboard general cargo vessel Teal Bay in 2021.

The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) and the Ukraine Charity Co-ordination Group have launched a survey on what more needs to be done for seafarer impacted by war in Ukraine.

The percentage of female seafarers serving in the global shipping fleet has remained unchanged at 2% for the last 40 years.

The UK Government released its Wellbeing at Sea Tool alongside a report into seafarer suicide and mental health.

The UK government introduced legislation aimed at bringing seafarer pay in UK waters in line with UK minimum wage.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the appointment of Mr Lars Kastrup as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company.

The UAE has launched ‘Salmeen,’ an initiative to provide seafarers and others working in the maritime sector with support and safety, in conjunction with the Day of the Seafarer.