The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) recovered some $36 million in unpaid wages to seafarers in 2022, a figure very similar to the previous year.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is to manage three LNG bunker tankers for Avenir LNG.

Michael Grey explores whether we should be surprised at the declining index for seafarer happiness and the expectations of different generations.

A Concentrated Inspections Campaign (CIC) will begin in September to review fire safety provisions aboard ships, but the review has been criticised as failing to address the need to update regulations.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Seatrade Maritime CrewConnect Global Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in the crewing industry across six categories. Entries will be reviewed by an independent panel, with winners announced on...

With its economic diversification efforts; policy reforms and foreign direct investment commitments over the next five years, the eyes of the shipping world are on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as it fast tracks to becoming a world leading maritime...

Despite being outlawed by Maritime Labour Convention many seafarers continue to pay illegal employment fees to crewing agents to secure work onboard ships. Seatrade Maritime News columnist Michael Grey investigates.

UAE-headquartered shipowner Transworld has formed a ship management joint venture with Fleet Management in Hong Kong.

Belships Singapore-based ship management operation is being integrated into V.Ships in a new partnership.

Equipping seafarers with better language skills is essential for shipping’s transformation and enables the next generation of maritime leaders, writes Catherine Logie, Director, Direct to Consumer Services, Ocean Technologies Group.