The International Monetary Fund (IMF) one of Cyprus' international lenders in the 2013 bailout, has praised the "impressive recovery” of the eastern Mediterranean island's economy, but also issued a warning about legacy issues.

Clipper Fleet Management has joined V.Group Danish joint venture Dania Ship Management.

Clinical psychologist and author of Wallem’s Wellness@Sea guide Kevin Menon has been working with Wallem Ship Management for over two years, helping to conduct wellness workshops at regular Wallem fleet officers’ meetings held around the world.

V.Group has appointed Bob Bishop as chairman of Selandia Ship Management that it acquired last year.

Oil and gas companies that have slashed jobs since the oil price crash could well find it difficult to recruit staff with the right skill sets when exploration and production (E&P) spending picks up again.

Indonesian shipowner Pelayaran Tempuran Emas (Temasline) has gained a world-class international partner after forming a joint venture (JV) with German integrated shipping services provider NSB Group.

Regulatory approval has been confirmed for the merger of Cyprus-based ship and crew managers Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) and Marlow Navigation to form new entity Columbia Marlow, the two privately owned companies announced today.

Nakilat has completed the first phase of taking vessel management of its fleet of LNG carriers with the 10th LNG carrier coming under its under wing.

V.Group is continuing to expand its ship management business acquiring Graig Ship Management.

V.Group has appointed new top management following a period of transition after ceo Clive Richardson left the group.