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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.
Singapore takes the lead in crew changes during pandemic
As a major port state, Singapore has taken the lead to facilitate crew change in a safe manner for both the country and the ships.
Keep ships moving, ports open and trade flowing
UNCTAD and IMO call on governments to work together to facilitate crew changeover and remove unnecessary regulatory obstacles to maritime transport during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Regional transshipments on the rise with cargo call volumes flat-lining
A new regional concept for transshipment appears to be emerging.
Idle vessels face new risks
Although ships remain active through the coronavirus outbreak, many vessels have been impacted, leading to a number lying idle.
Jeff Bezos invests in UK digital freight forwarder start up
Beacon has raised over US$15 million in its Series A fundraising round, with investors including Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon.
Crew changes in Singapore cross 13,000 cases
Since 27 March 2020, MPA has approved more than 13,000 cases of crew sign-ons and sign-offs involving some 650 companies and 1,150 ships.
Ships to sound horns on 8 July to remind governments of urgent crew change
The ICS is encouraging ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time on 8 Jul to remind governments of the ongoing crew change crisis.
Slow response from governments pushing seafarers to their limits
Despite a universal campaign to classify seafarers as key workers, and to facilitate crew transfers, many governments are still dragging their heels.
Day of the Seafarer highlights sacrifice during pandemic
On 25 June every year, the Day of the Seafarer turns the spotlight on the contribution seafarers make to world trade.
Seafarers will now exercise right to leave ships amid crew change failures
The ITF and its affiliated seafarers’ unions will now assist hundreds of thousands of seafarers to exercise their right to stop working, leave ships, and return home.
Widening officer shortage will inflate remuneration
The widening officer shortage is expected to put upward pressure on seafarer remuneration.
India leads in adoption of blockchain technology
The global blockchain supply chain market is set to grow at a CAGR of 60% by 2027. India is likely to witness increased adoption in coming years.
