Evergreen containership Ital Libera, whose Master died of Covid, is diverting to Europe as no ports in Asia will accept the vessel.

The robust recycling prices of recent weeks have not fallen significantly so far, but signs of easing steel prices and pandemic disruption could have an effect as the monsoon months loom closer.

Despite having no professional or educational background in maritime Siti Nur Puteri Mohammad successfully made a mid-career switch from Medical Technologist in Singapore hospital to Commercial Operator with shipbrokers Steem1960 Singapore.

Taking on the role of Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) Executive Director at the start of the year Tan Beng Tee sees attracting talent to the shipping and maritime sector as one of her top priorities.

A welfare survey by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) shows that 87% of seafarers are still waiting to receive their first Covid-19 vaccine shot.

Brazil’s federal government has restricted the arrival in the country of foreign seafarers working onboard vessels or platforms to prevent the circulation of new Covid-19 strains in the country.

The June Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator shows a 24.1% increase in the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond their contract expiry.

Infographic from Information Fusion Centre (IFC) summarising sea robberies and attempted incidents in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait up to 31 May 2021.

Seatrade Maritime News had the honour to take part in a recent Maritime London webinar – Shipping Media & PR: Getting the Message Across.

Australia has banned the bulker Maryam from its waters for an unprecedented 36 months with conditions onboard described as “absolutely appalling”.