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.
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.
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.
Bimco has released a video-call-to-action for governments and decision makers to support seafarers in access to vaccinations, recognition as keyworkers and protection from piracy.