For the more than 1.9 million people worldwide who work at sea, it is not uncommon to experience mental health challenges.

Over 190 participants from across the global shipping industry are gathering in Japan to take part in the Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Adventure Race Japan fundraiser.

Coastal pollution non-profit Eyesea has partnered with Mapbox to enhance its pollution mapping and tracking capabilities.

The fatal explosion that ripped through the tanker Pablo offshore Malaysia has focused attention on the dangers the “dark fleet” raises for shipping safety.

Smart email solutions company Sedna and maritime software company OrbitMI announced an integration of their platforms, and that the integration is already in use by Stena bulk.

The Covid-19 pandemic presented difficult times for seafarers, and those who support them, as crew were stranded onboard vessels unable to take shore leave or receive visitors.

Chile-based SAAM, one of the leading logistics companies in the Americas, has concluded the purchase of 21 tugboats from the Brazilian company Starnav.

The latest Seafarer Happiness Index noted a tension between increased connectivity and shipboard cohesion, as the overall happiness level dropped.

Shipping companies are more information-hungry than ever before, citing a recent 131% increase in maritime data usage associated with business operations, a top satellite communications executive told Seatrade Maritime News.