02 OCT 2021 The challenges facing seafarers that have dominated the headlines for the past 18 months are continuing to stabilize and show slight signs of improvement according to the latest monthly update on the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator. The data compiled from the largest ship managers shows a …
Read More »SHIPBUILDING ORDERS CONTINUE TO BUILD TOWARDS A RECORD YEAR
01 OCT 2021 As the third quarter comes to a close, the turnaround for the shipbuilding industry in 2021 continues to set records, exceeding forecasts after years of slow performance. With three months remaining in the year, the industry remains optimistic that 2021 will provide years of work for shipbuilders. With new …
Read More »IT’S TIME TO STOP TAKING SHIPPING AND SEAFARERS FOR GRANTED
30 SEPT 2021 Today 30th, and every year last Thursday of September, is World Maritime Day, a United Nation’s day of observance to recognize the maritime industry’s contribution to the global economy. You probably don’t care, but you should. Especially this year. As the old saying goes, approximately 90% of global …
Read More »CONGESTION, DELAYS AND SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES WILL CONTINUE INTO 2022
29 SEPT 2021 Across all segments of the shipping industry, one thing that everyone agrees on is that there is no quick solution to the supply chain disruptions and challenges that have been experienced in 2021. The major carriers, as well as the ports, are warning that the surge is …
Read More »RAINFORESTS OF THE SEA: WHY KELP COULD HELP SAVE THE PLANET
Long overlooked, these rainforests of the sea are now being increasingly recognized for the many ecosystem services they provide 28 SEPT 2021 When we think of forests, we mostly think of tree-filled landscapes. But the ocean also holds emerald stands of trees so vast, they line one-quarter of our coastlines. …
Read More »TANKER CREW CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE AFTER CAMBODIA’S OFFSHORE OIL DEBACLE
27 SEPT 2021 The Indonesian Marine Police have boarded the tanker Strovolos and arrested the crew in connection with a dispute over Cambodian oil, according to operator World Tankers Management. The Strovolos was first detained in July at a position off Sumatra. She had anchored without prior authorization (a potentially illegal act in Indonesian …
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