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Saudi Arabia first Arab state to ratify IALA Convention
Importance of marine surveyors to judicial process
The Role of Maritime Companies in a Sustainable Future
As the world grapples with climate change and environmental deterioration, industries nationwide are being urged to adopt more sustainable practices. The marine industry, which transports
Swire Bulk joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
Swire Bulk becomes the latest member of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), joining ambitious organizations across the maritime ecosystem in working towards a more environmentally,
Oil spills from sunken tanker risk lives, livelihood of 23,000 families
A total of 108,162 individuals, or 23,005 families, in 118 barangays (districts) in the Oriental Mindoro and Palawan regions of the Philippines are now reeling
Australia, Pacific nations increase cooperation in maritime sector
For the first time since the Covid pandemic began in 2020, Pacific nations met in Cairns for the 9th Pacific Search and Rescue (PACSAR) Workshop
“Too little and very late!” screamed Kampung Chuah against environment damage
The RM30,000 (US$6,657) offered as compensation is grossly inadequate to address the extensive damage caused by the Jimah coal power plant cluster. This injustice is
Climate advocates call on Walmart, Target, Home Depot to join zero-emission shipping buyers alliance
On March 9, the Aspen Institute, Amazon, Patagonia and Tchibo announced the formation of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), a first-of-its-kind effort to
Transport unions urge peace, end to illegal invasion of Ukraine
Seafarers seize ship after Senegal shirks obligations over owed wages, owner neglect
Pusan terminal is world’s first to implement DP World’s BOXBAY high-bay storage system
Singapore still top in fighting corruption in Asia
How Maritime Law Combats Crime, Ensures Security at Sea
IMO welcomes new oceans treaty to protect biodiversity
International Chamber of Shipping, Suez Canal Authority extends landmark agreement
INTERCARGO urges extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Africa well placed to get more green jobs as shipping undergoes low carbon revolution
Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra in February that their continent was
Oil spills from sunken tanker risk lives, livelihood of 23,000 families
A total of 108,162 individuals, or 23,005 families, in 118 barangays (districts) in the Oriental Mindoro and Palawan regions of
“Too little and very late!” screamed Kampung Chuah against environment damage
The RM30,000 (US$6,657) offered as compensation is grossly inadequate to address the extensive damage caused by the Jimah coal power
Climate advocates call on Walmart, Target, Home Depot to join zero-emission shipping buyers alliance
On March 9, the Aspen Institute, Amazon, Patagonia and Tchibo announced the formation of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance
Saudi Arabia first Arab state to ratify IALA Convention
Singapore implements clean harbor craft rules
Advice from a maritime lawyer
The shipping industry is huge. One part of the industry impacts and services another. I am a maritime lawyer and arbitrator and have been for
Unregulated Practices: Dark Side of Fishing Industry
The fishing industry is vital to the global economy, supplying food and employment to millions worldwide. It is, however, an industry riddled with destructive fishing practices
Companies must act to abandon dirty ships, says climate group
New research released March 1 by the Ship It Zero campaign finds that Walmart, Target and Home Depot were the largest ocean import polluters of
Victims of Ambulance Chasing: A Look at Injury and Deception
Ambulance chasing is a term used to describe the unethical practice of lawyers or law firms who solicit clients who have recently been involved in
The Evolving Drug Trade: Emerging Trends and Future Threats
The illegal drug trade is a dynamic and ever-evolving enterprise. In order to effectively combat it, law enforcement agencies and authorities must stay informed about
The Risks of Maritime Piracy on Filipino Seafarers & Trade
Maritime piracy has long been a concern in the Philippines and has been widely covered in maritime industry news. It affects not only the country’s
Importance of marine surveyors to judicial process
Marine surveyors play an important role in shipping, however their roles are sometimes not appreciated by parties. They are important for the shipping transaction and
Taiwan opens up space for Muslim fishermen’s religious activities
As the number of migrant workers is growing in Taiwan, more have been done by civil society and the authority to cater to their needs
Transport unions urge peace, end to illegal invasion of Ukraine
At the one-year anniversary of the onset of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the world’s transport unions are urging Russia and Ukraine back to the
Seafarers seize ship after Senegal shirks obligations over owed wages, owner neglect
Four seafarers, with assistance from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have seized a cargo ship off the port of Dakar in Senegal after months
Maersk, Cozero partner to enhance emission visibility for international e-commerce
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Berlin-based start-up Cozero are in a partnership to develop analytics tools to improve Green House Gas (GHG) emissions visibility
WTO calls for urgent decarbonization of supply chains
A slew of urgent reforms to carbon pricing, import tariffs and regulatory issues are needed to decarbonize supply chains in time for the 2030 goals,
South Korea urges cooperation to safeguard supply chain resiliency amid global challenges
In a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in January, Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, called for
Corruption in the maritime world through trade and security leads to highly unethical occurrences in Asia’s maritime and shipping industries. Gain key insights into current affairs, ethics, the impact on the local community and more with Maritime news Singapore.
Maritime Fairtrade correspondents report from the ground and reveal the different facets of life that comes to light when utilising the sea route.
Filipino women speak out on equitable energy access
In any country or society where there is a dearth of social services or a lack of implementation in social
Tough but enjoyable life, says seafarer working on cruise ship
While working on a cruise ship can be grueling, with long shifts and little time off, it remains a common
