While vaccination programmes are underway in many countries around the world, these are generally aimed at protecting land-based populations. In comparison, the seafaring community has been left behind in this respect. Peter Helm, Managing...

Treatment of seafarers is still falling far short of acceptable standards, according to DNV Maritime CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen.

Shipowners and operators are being warned of armed attacks on containerships at anchor in Manila Bay.

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has set up a joint venture in Saudi Arabia with Spectrum Group which will see it taking over the management of 35 offshore units and rigs.

Eaglestar Marine Holdings announced the appointment of Captain Eezmaira Sazzea binti Shaharuzzaman as the company’s first Malaysian female ship Master.

Shipping organisations have agreed a size reduction of the High Risk Area (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean.

The rate of seafarer vaccination stands at just 15.3% according to a survey by the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator.

The Liberian Registry has launched its new online platform for Liberian licence assessments and upgrade examinations.

Brokers SSY estimate that less than 25% of bulkers and tankers will attain the required level of EEXI under new regulations by the IMO to reduce shipping’s carbon emissions.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the ‘Supporting our Blue Army’ initiative to protect seafarers’ rights and welfare.