Capital Ship Management’s 32 managed tankers will join Heidmar-operated pools under a new joint venture agreement.

China Classification Society announced the appointment of Sun Feng as the new president, taking over from Mo Jianhui who has retired.

Long careers and exceptional recent efforts in the maritime sector have been recognised with multiple awards in the New Year’s Honours list.

Columbia Shipmanagement’s (CSM) venture into the Saudi market is bearing fruit with owners and operators committing over 100 vessels.

Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration has issued qualification certificate for seafarer recruitment and placement service to V.Group’s new office registered in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Ling-Gang Special Area.

The UAE and Panama have inked a Memorandum of Understanding covering seafarer training, safety and watchkeeping, and mutual recognition of certificates.

Hot on the heels of establishing an office in Hamburg Synergy Group has bagged management of 17 dry bulk vessels from Oldendorff Carriers.

Singapore has suspended crew change and vaccination of seafarers with recent travel history to six southern African nations over fears concerning the Omicron variant.

Panama President Laurentino Cortizo has announced all seafarers aboard Panama-flagged vessels will be able to be vaccinated when they dock in Panama regardless of their nationality.