IMO Addresses Seafarer Rights, Autonomous Ships, and New Fuel Safety Regimes
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is indeed intensifying its efforts to ensure the safe management and operation of ships globally, with a significant and renewed focus on the well-being and fundamental rights of seafarers....
EU Launches Strategic Dialogues To Shape Future Ports And Maritime Industry Policies
The European Commission has initiated the development of a comprehensive EU Ports Strategy and EU Industrial Maritime Strategy, inviting broad stakeholder participation to ensure Europe's maritime sector remains competitive, resilient, and aligned with its...
Mosel River Shipping Halted After Passenger Ship Damages Lock At Sankt Aldegund
Freight shipping on the Mosel River in western Germany has been halted following an accident involving a passenger ship that damaged a critical lock at Sankt Aldegund.
The incident has disrupted a key inland waterway...
Bulk Carrier Medi Giannutri Rescues Two Sailors In Pacific Ocean
Recently, Medi Giannutri, a bulk carrier operated by NYK, successfully rescued two sailors from a disabled sailboat in the Pacific Ocean, responding to an urgent call from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Rescue Operation En Route...
New IMO Guidelines Aim To Reduce Underwater Radiated Noise From Ships
With growing global concern over the impact of underwater radiated noise (URN) on marine ecosystems, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has released revised URN reduction guidelines, effective from 1 October 2023.
These updated...
Maersk And Saudi Post Join Forces To Power eCommerce Logistics In Saudi Arabia
Maersk Saudi Arabia and Saudi Post Company (SPL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a powerful logistics partnership.
The collaboration aims to streamline logistics and supply chain services for global eCommerce...
New SOLAS Regulations Set To Strengthen Safety Standards For Lifting Appliances From 2026
A new SOLAS regulation, supported by IMO MSC.1/Circ.1663 guidelines, outlines stricter safety and certification requirements for lifting appliances used on ships.
The amendments, effective from 1 January 2026, aim to enhance maritime safety through robust...
ABS-Led Group Plans Floating Nuclear Energy for Ports
ABS, CORE POWER, and Athlos Energy have announced a new consortium to assess the feasibility of deploying floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) to serve islands, ports, and coastal communities in the Mediterranean Sea.
The initiative...
Two Crew Members Charged In Fatal Maritime Collision Near Pedra Branca
Two men are facing charges under the Merchant Shipping Act following a deadly maritime collision off the coast of Singapore that resulted in one death and serious injuries. The incident occurred 55km north-east of...
T. Parker Host Acquires Transmarine for U.S. Expansion
HOST Expands Nationwide with Transmarine Acquisition.
HOST Enters West Coast and Hawaii, Forms Coast-to-Coast Maritime Network.
T. Parker Host Strengthens U.S. Maritime Leadership with Transmarine Deal.
T. Parker Host (HOST), a top player in...