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Filipino landmark inquiry finds legal grounds to hold climate-destroying corporations accountable
On May 6, the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) issued the final report of its multi-year investigation into 47 investor-owned corporations for

Shipowners, seafarer unions agree on new three-year global minimum wage
On May 18, it was announced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) that after a bipartite round of

Post-pandemic world brings new risks to maritime industry
While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the subsequent impact on crew welfare and the boom in shipping

Filipino landmark inquiry finds legal grounds to hold climate-destroying corporations accountable
On May 6, the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) issued the final report of its multi-year investigation

Strong wind energy growth but not enough to reach net zero, says industry body
The wind industry enjoyed its second-best year ever in 2021, with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally despite a

Lockton joins Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance as affiliate member
The world’s largest privately-held insurance brokerage firm commits to supporting the global framework for responsible marine insurance. The Poseidon Principles for

Philippines shows potential for 21GW of offshore wind by 2040
A new roadmap released April 20 by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the World Bank Group (WBG) shows that

Sea creatures are getting killed by ships
The maritime industry is becoming increasingly environmentally cautious as seen by the drive of decarbonization, sulfur cap 2020 and the emergence of green shipping. However,

CMA CGM, PSA collaborate on new digital solutions to reduce carbon emission
CMA CGM and PSA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 11 to jointly create and implement sustainable solutions relating to CMA CGM’s

Malaysian Bulk Carriers sees cautious outlook ahead
Cautiously optimistic, poised to meet the challenging economic threats.

Cargo fires onboard vessels a burning issue
During the past year, fires on board the roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) car carrier Felicity Ace and the container ship X-Press Pearl both resulted in total

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacts shipping safety, insurance
According to marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review 2022, the shipping industry has been affected on multiple fronts

Shipping vessels losses fall in 2021, according to new report
The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade, so vessel safety is critical. The sector continued its long-term

Shipowners, seafarer unions agree on new three-year global minimum wage
On May 18, it was announced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) that after a bipartite round of

Seafarers win right to mandatory internet access
Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews, including internet access, in updates to the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC), but

Unions trigger UN investigation over P&O Ferries illegal sackings of seafarers
A number of unions have written to the International Labor Organization (ILO — part of the UN) asking it to urgently intervene on behalf of

Women in maritime: Break the bias, don’t let the sky be your limit
Say no to gender discrimination.

A redesigned supply chain for post-pandemic Southeast Asia is needed
In the face of the pandemic, the vulnerabilities of traditional supply chains were exposed, with certain critical industries being caught off guard. Yet, an EY

BIC, FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group to promote safety, security issues
The Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) joined the Cargo Integrity Group, strengthening the group in its

Greenpeace wants Europe to stop relying on Putin’s oil & gas
A new tracking service launched by Greenpeace UK has identified at least 148 supertankers carrying oil and gas from Russia since the start of Putin’s

Stop discriminating against gay seafarers
Gay seafarers are working hard to prove themselves.

Philippine: Fisheries under threat from airport development
Food security risk from Manila Bay project.