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UN Security Council Calls For Renewed Focus On Gulf Of Guinea Piracy
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday, unanimously adopted a new security resolution on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
The resolution is meant to renew attention to the evolving piracy threat in the…
Oil Tankers Make Rare Mid-Atlantic Switch Of Russian Crude Oil
Russian crude are turning to unusual methods to move cargoes displaced from Europe over much longer distances to new customers. The most recent example is a ship-to-ship transfer in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
According…
Iran Clarifies Seizure Of Two Greek Oil Tankers
Iran's supreme leader has confirmed that Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) forces seized two Greek oil tankers in retaliation for the U.S. confiscation of the Iranian crude aboard a tanker detained off Greece over a month ago,…
Hapag-Lloyd Completes Deutsche Afrika-Linien Container Acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday it had successfully closed its acquisition of the container liner business of German carrier Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL).
The German line signed the framework agreement to acquire DAL in March 2022 and the…
COVID19 RESTRICTION: China Relaxes Seafarers Quarantine Overseas
Authorities in China has loosened the quarantine restrictions overseas for Chinese national crews returning home at the end of their contracts.
According to notices from some Chinese Embassies China flagged ship…
ITF , ETF Set Up Solidarity Fund To Support Ukraine Transport Workers
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) have set up a solidarity fund to support the activities run by transport unions in Ukraine to benefit those affected by the war.
ITF…
Seafarers Win Case To Mandatory Internet Access In International Law
Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews –including internet access – in updates to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), but are disappointed that shipowners and governments may seek to charge…
UK To Introduce Seafarers Minimum Wage Payment After P&O Ferries Debacle
The United Kingdom Government has confirmed that vessels sailing in and out of UK ports constantly will need to pay seafarers the equivalent of UK minimum wage, £9.50 ($11.70) per hour.
The new legislation will be…
Philippines, Indians Top Stranded Seafarers Aboard 109 Vessels In Ukraine – ICS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said that 500 seafarers remain aboard 109 vessels in Ukrainian ports and nearby waters, while 1,500 have been safely evacuated by land or sea corridors over the last six weeks.
The…
Panama, Japan Sign Bilateral Agreement On Seafarers Certification Recognition
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) have signed a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement concerning the mutual recognition of training and certification under…