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Global Decline Of Ship Officers Worsen – Drewry
The global shipping industry’s severe shortage of ship officers has reached its worst on record and shows signs of abating, according to Drewry’s latest Manning Annual Review and Forecast report released this week.
The report highlights…
SEAFARERS’ DAY: IMO Unveils Theme To Mark 2023 Celebration With Hashtag OceansWorthProtecting “.
As part of efforts to mark the 2023 World Seafarers Day , the International Maritime Organization ( IMO) has officially released the theme of the year.
In exactly 22 days to the event worldwide, IMO said the theme would be focusing on…
Grimaldi Orders Two 9,000 CEU Car Carriers From CSSC Shanghai Shipbuilding Coy
The Italian shipping line Grimaldi Group is ordering two more pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) from CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.
Having a length of 200 meters, a width of 38 meters, the two 9,000 ceu PCTCs will be able to…
World Shipping Council Records 661 Containers Lost At Sea In 2022
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, shedding light on encouraging developments regarding boxes safety in the international liner shipping industry.
According to the report, the number…
IMO Laments Shortage Of Women In Maritime Sector
For the second annual International Day for Women in Maritime, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has focused on "mobilizing networks for gender equality," inviting women in the industry to share how the power of networking has…
MSC Containership Fleet To Hit 5m TEU Capacity In May
Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC is set to be the first container line to have fleet of 5m teu in capacity later this month expert have predicted.
According to analyst Alphaliner, MSC overtook Maersk to become the world’s largest…
African Maritime Leaders Urged To Harness Seafarers Green Skills Momentum
To take advantage of the social and economic benefits of shipping’s green transition, African maritime leaders are being encouraged to implement infrastructure to train and upskill seafarers.
As the maritime industry transitions to a low…
3 Seafarers Missing, 25 Rescued As Tanker Catches Fire Off Malaysia
Three seafarers have been reported missing while 25 others rescued aboard a tanker vessel off Malaysia coast sequel to fire outbreak.
According to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 18 of the crew were rescued by the…
IMO Tasks Member States To Upgrade Strategy For Decarbonizing Shipping Industry
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim has called member states to be “ambitious and bold” in deciding an upgraded strategy for decarbonising the shipping industry.
The IMO is set to adopt a revised…
HOME AT LAST: ITF Secures Freedom Of 13 Abandoned Filipino Seafarers Stuck In Singapore For 5 Months
13 Filipino seafarers have made it home after more than five months aboard an abandoned livestock carrier after the ship was arrested by the Singapore Sheriff.
The crew were able to finally get off the Yangtze Harmony and recover almost…