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MWUN Achievements Beyond Shores Of Nigeria – Egyptian Union
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Egypt has expressed satisfaction over the leadership style of Comrade Adewale Adeyanju management led team of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) saying that cooperation from both countries could…
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots At Turkish Bulk Carrier
A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a small bulk carrier in international water, claiming it was headed to Ukraine in the Black Sea on Sunday, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.
Russia pulled out of a UN and…
Maersk , MSC Announce Recycling Of Older Container Vessels With India Firm
In a significant move towards sustainable ship recycling practices, global shipping giants Maersk and MSC have announced the retirement of older container ships, a decision that has been welcomed by Indian ship recyclers.
Maersk and MSC,…
ITF Seafarers’ Centre In Ukraine Hit By Russian Drones Attack
The Izmail Seafarers Centre in Ukraine has been hit in a Russian drone attack on the Port of Izmail on Wednesday.
The ITF Seafarers Trust, which previously funded the centre, said it had been by a drone attack in the early hours of 2…
CMA CGM Shipping Business Records $12 Billion In Q2
Despite difficult market conditions during the period, CMA CGM Group has reported a robust performance across its businesses during the second quarter of 2023, in line with its first-quarter guidance.
The Group’s revenue for the quarter…
Fire Continues To Rage On RORO Vessel With Hundreds Of Electric Vehicles Destroyed
More than three days after the fatal fire started on the Shoei Kisen Kaisha vessel it is still too dangerous for salvors to board the vessel.
As of Thursday evening the Dutch Coastguard the fire was still raging on the car carrier with a…
20 Seafarers’ Rescued , As Car Carrier Still On Fire Near Dutch Heritage Site
Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the Shoei Kisen-owned car carrier.
The vessel, chartered by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), was located some 27 km north of Ameland when it…
IMO Unveils Theme 2024 For World Maritime Day Celebration
"Navigating the future: safety first!" has been selected for the International Maritime Organization's 2024 World Maritime Theme, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Day on 26 September 2024.
The IMO Council,…
SSASCFA Women Launches Campaign To Promote Effective Participation In Maritime Sector
In a bid to compete favourably in a male dominated industry, the women Commission, Senior Staff Association of Shipping, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (SSASCFA) has flagged off campaign to empower females in an automated technological…
WHISTLEBLOWER: Maersk Line Ordered To Pay $700,000 To Sacked Seafarer
Maersk’s American unit has been ordered to pay over $700,000 to an ex- employee who was fired after complaining about vessel safety to the US Coast Guard.
In December 2022, a chief mate aboard the 4,154 teu Safmarine Mafadi, now Maersk…