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A fraction of pandemic recovery funds can boost climate efforts
Global stimulus plans for economic recovery after the pandemic can easily cover climate-friendly policies, suggests a new study.
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Singapore detains two vessels for using non-compliant fuel
Singapore is committed to reducing the environmental impact of shipping by strictly enforcing the IMO 2020 regulation.
Hin Leong fallout: No serious impact on Singapore’s oil trading, bunkering
Singapore authorities confirmed that there is no serious impact on oil trading and bunkering sectors and the banking system remains sound.
Maritime leaders working towards more resilient, sustainable and fair global economy
Transparency, cross-value chain collaboration and public-private partnerships will be crucial to rebuilding the world economy post COVID-19.
World's largest civilian hospital ship nears delivery
Mercy Ships, the international charity that ordered the vessel, expects it to enter service by the end of 2021, after transport to Africa.
DNV GL’s remote in-water ship surveys using ROV is world first
The in-water survey was concluded in a similar timeframe of 2.5 hours to traditional surveys.
INTERCARGO says shipping’s inclusion in EU ETS ignores industry’s calls for collaboration
Global challenges and problems require global handling and solutions.
World Maritime Day 2020: Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet
On 24 September, IMO and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day. The 2020 theme is “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet”.
Shipowner abandons Vietnamese seafarers in Malaysian waters
The ship had been abandoned by its Vietnamese owner, leaving the crew stranded off the coast of Malaysia without food, water or fuel.
New shipping report says Covid corner-cutting will lead to deaths
The International Transport Workers’ Federation warns that if temporary short cuts adopted during the pandemic continue or become permanent, then there will be a rise in shipping accidents.
400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens
Besides the 400,000 seafarers stuck at sea, another 400,000 are unable to join ships.
Australia bans bulk carrier for unpaid crew wages
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the bulk carrier AC Sesoda for deliberately underpaying its crew by more than AUD $118,000.
Australia bans bulk carrier Unison Jasper for underpaying seafarers
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has in late August banned the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier Unison Jasper from Australian ports for six months.
Singapore raises US$1.2 million to support crew change best practices
The SG-STAR Fund is the first global tripartite initiative bringing together like-minded international partners.
CMA CGM, MSC join TradeLens as foundation carriers
TradeLens makes it possible to access data from source in near real-time, and provides a comprehensive view of data as cargo moves around the world.
