The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has announced the appointment of Chris Goldsworthy as its new chief executive.

A Master and Chief Engineer were reported to have been abducted by pirates in the west African Gulf of Guinea region on New Year’s Day, off the southern coast of Cameroon.

Anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired into the Red Sea on January 2, demonstrating the continued threat to merchant shipping despite an international naval presence.

Maersk announced it will extend a 48 hour pause to transits through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden until further notice following the attack on one of its ships over the weekend.

Taiwanese bulk carrier owner Wisdom Marine Group has formed a ship management joint venture with Synergy Group.

The EU’s Emission’s Trading System for shipping, the resurgence of piracy, and electronic trade documentation are all trends to keep a watchful eye on in the new year according to Keystone Law.

As the end of 2023 approaches the Seatrade Maritime News team will be taking a short break.

Singapore-based Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) and MPC Capital are buying third-party manager Zeaborn Ship Management.

As concern grows over the shortage of well-trained staff supply levels in the shipping industry, Greece has named 2024 the year of ‘Naval Education’ with the goal of boosting the number of well-trained professionals.