Judging from reports published during the second quarter, one might assume that the greatest maritime security concerns for operators of the merchant fleet in Asia are centred around the South China Sea’s Saint Thomas Shoal and the Tawain Strait. While…
Italian authorities for the second time in a little over a year have issued a detention order to a German-operated rescue boat that became famous because of its funding by British street artist “Banksy.” The group’s vessel Louse Michel had just returned…
The European Union will add 27 vessels, including oil and liquefied natural gas tankers, to its list of entities under sanctions as part of its latest measures against Russia, two sources familiar with the matter said. EU countries adopted the…
New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis. The findings identify substantial achievements in the enforcement of the…
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) was especially pleased to take part in the Posidonia Conference and Exhibition this year as it coincided with the 10th Anniversary of the opening of its Greek office in 2014. At the time, it was…
AEGIS Europe, an alliance representing over 20 key EU manufacturing sectors, urges immediate action from the European Union to address the critical and unprecedented threat posed by economically irrational excess production capacities, especially from China and other emerging economies. This…
Lotte and Hanwha are facing protests from small and medium-sized shipping companies in Korea over their plans to operate their own ships to transport alternative fuels by sea, according to industry officials, Monday. The Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA) expressed concerns…
Iraq’s oil ministry said it is fully committed to compensating for any crude oil overproduction in 2024, referencing estimates by secondary sources of overproduction by 203,000 barrels in May above levels agreed with OPEC+. The ministry “is committed to the…
The newest global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) reveals that East and Southeast Asian ports excelled in 2023, accounting for 13 of the top 20 places. Developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the fourth edition of…
The Corporate Forum for Global Risks has delivered good and concrete recommendations, which the Danish government and Parliament should act on as soon as possible. Shipping is once again highlighted as a well-established Danish strength, and there are a number…