Indonesian court has released the vessel, which reached Singapore on August 9

Chief executive tells Lloyd’s List about his faith in the minor bulk trade market, a potential talent drain of seafarers and a rare opportunity for shipping companies to differentiate themselves

Ammonia appears to be the dream fuel: it releases no carbon dioxide and can be a zero-emission fuel if produced from clean energy sources. But leakage into manned areas could be catastrophic

Recruitment and retention of seafarers in the future will depend on providing a good work-life balance

Move comes after US cities and port of Chittagong impose restriction to limit spread of communicable disease

Ukraine announced its intentions to seize Russian vessels undergoing repairs at the shipyard back in April. Crew members say they are still being held on board

Data-driven positivity comes with a note of caution that seafarers are continuing to have to tackle real barriers. Extended feedback, whether good, bad, or ugly is said to be the actual power underpinning data

Local maritime authorities have set up a team to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the incident

The deal to allow the safe transport of grain out of the Ukraine by sea is an unprecedented agreement between enemy combatants, but it is still a work in progress and the list of potential risks that could yet scupper it are long. This week we talk to war risk expert and head of marine and aviation at the Lloyd’s Market Association Neil Roberts about the insurance hurdles yet to be overcome. And we talk to Anna Biliuga, an agent for Eurogal Services, which acts as Lloyd’s agents inside Odesa, for a personal take on how the grain deal will play out on the dockside

Do it because you clients want it and because your bankers demand it. And most of all, because it’s the right thing to do

The ferry industry’s long-term success depends more than ever on well-trained people, and the sector’s ability to drive support for the technologies and facilities that are crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Investigations by Australian authorities found evidence that 21 crew members were collectively owed $86,000, while food and water on board did not meet quality standards