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IMO Advances Zero Plastic Pollution From Ships By 2030
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is ramping up its fight against plastic pollution from ships, with its Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response finalizing a draft 2026 .
This was disclosed during the Strategy and…
Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Israel’s ZIM For $4.2B In Mega Consolidation Play
Hapag-Lloyd, a leading German container shipping firm, has struck a $4.2 billion all-cash deal to buy Israel's ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, announced around February 15-16, 2026.
ZIM shareholders get $35 per share—a 58% premium to…
Evergreen Bulks Up Fleets With $1.47B Order For 23 New Container Ships From China
Taiwan’s largest container operator, Evergreen Marine Corporation, has placed a massive order for 23 container ships at two Chinese shipyards through its Singapore-based subsidiary, Evergreen Marine (Asia).
The announcement yesterday,…
Indian Seafarers Hit Hardest In 2025’s Record Of Seafarers Abandonment Crisis
By Roland Ekama
Indian seafarers faced unprecedented abandonment in 2025, topping the list with 1,125 cases against any other nationality—out of 6,223 seafarers left stranded across 410 ships worldwide, according to…
ISWAN Secures Consultative Status At IMO
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has announced that it has been granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
This recognition marks a significant milestone in ISWAN’s…
IMO Welcomes Entry Into Force Of Biodiversity Jurisdiction Agreement
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement has targeted sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters.
The treaty was adopted at the UN headquarters in New York in 2023, following years of…
End Exploitation At Sea: Indonesian Fishers Task Government, Launch National Right Platform
The Indonesian fishers have launched a new Fishers’ Rights Network (FRN) Policy Platform, issuing a direct challenge to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian House of Representatives to take immediate, concrete…
IMO Picks ‘From Policy To Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’ As World Maritime Day Theme For 2026-2027
"From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’ has been selected as the International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Day theme for 2026 and 2027, culminating in the annual celebration on the final Thursday of September each…
Morocco Bans Frozen Sardine Exports From February 1 To Protect Local Supplies
Morocco will ban exports of frozen sardines starting February 1, 2026, aiming to secure domestic supplies and steady prices as catches decline sharply.
This move safeguards a vital household staple, particularly with Ramadan's demand…
Seafarer Burnt To Death Aboard Tourist Vessel, MV ‘Atlantic Cruise
A devastating fire erupted on the tourist vessel MV Atlantic Cruise on December 27, 2025, claiming the life of one crew member who burned to death while asleep in his cabin.
The blaze broke out around 7:00 AM as the ship neared the…