Emanuele Lauro becomes chairman and chief executive after $5m private placement

Seasoned financier argues that environmental first movers in the shipping industry will reap the rewards as societal norms are evolving

US owner of HHL says insolvency is because of ‘an extremely challenging operating environment in the global shipping industry’

Overall shipping fixtures for the financial year ended September 2018 amounted to 4,190. This figure is up from 4,151 in 2017 because of an increasein  dry bulk trade

The ratings agency said the financial flexibility offered by $5bn worth of Total shares is also positive, allowing Maersk to protect its balance sheet as it continues its transformation

Understanding key legal developments and cases is an essential component of risk management

Marine insurers are heading into the uncharted waters of changing risk

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‘LOF light’ proposals are unsatisfactory because they would not make for adequate incentives, sector figurehead maintains. Shipowners and insurers must understand there is no alternative to footing the bill for sufficient salvage capacity

The rapid decline in the use of Lloyd’s Open Form – which some regard as too expensive, especially for simple jobs – has sparked a hunt for alternatives, with the issue the main focus of debate on the opening morning of the Salvage & Wreck Removal 2018 event

Understanding key legal developments and cases is an essential component of risk management

Faramarz Shahi Savandi and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri allegedly launched cyber attacks using malware known as SamSam to lock data on computers, then demanded payment in bitcoin to unlock the data

Capt Jitendra Misra received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Lloyd’s List SAMEA celebration, with Topaz Energy and Marine, Bahri Logistics, Cargill, and Pakistan’s Maritime Training Institute among others recognised

Senior Clyde & Co and Marsh chiefs note there are several unresolved and grey areas regarding insurance and contracts as a result of the 2020 sulphur cap

The company did not appeal in the allotted 10-day notification period

Australia allows open-loop scrubbers but is working with local authorities to decide if it needs to change the rules

The expert panel brought together for the Lloyd's List 2019 Outlook Forum looked ahead to the next 12 months – they expect a weakening trade environment, amid political disruption in emerging markets and Brexit uncertainty

Seasoned financier argues that environmental first movers in the shipping industry will reap the rewards as societal norms are evolving

The UK’s two biggest port lobbies warn that time running is out — and reveal European counterparts are baffled by the political state of play

In 2019 regulators will settle final details around the 2020 sulphur cap and try to offer greater clarity on greenhouse gas measures

Boxship fires and cyber attacks could set back the safety improvements that have been made in recent years if not addressed soon

Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport said the incident happened about 20 nautical miles to the northeast of Weifang city in Shandong province

MSF claims Aquarius has assisted 30,000 people in the Mediterranean Sea since February 2016

Misdeclared dangerous cargo is a serious issue for the industry and one with severe implications, both in terms of safety and financial cost, says HFW partner Alex Kemp

Tsakos Energy Navigation hopes to get clearance for vessel to proceed to a discharge port in the UK

The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil

One crew member was shot in the leg but Malaysian authorities intervened and rescued the seafarers from the vessel 

A report by the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia claims three seafarers were abducted from a vessel by about 20 men with guns 

The majority of reported attacks took place in Nigeria in 2017, but several attacks in neighbouring countries’ waters in 2018 is a cause of alarm

Faramarz Shahi Savandi and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri allegedly launched cyber attacks using malware known as SamSam to lock data on computers, then demanded payment in bitcoin to unlock the data

The non-governmental organisation operating the Aquarius has flag requests pending with many European states

Strengthening trade and commerce at ports is critical to the success of the US national economy and regional economies, says Garcia

Major US retail ports saw more than 2m container imports in October and November

The UK’s two biggest port lobbies warn that time running is out — and reveal European counterparts are baffled by the political state of play

There is a premium for finding new export outlets for US coal, and exporters are doing all they can to find them

The expert panel brought together for the Lloyd's List 2019 Outlook Forum looked ahead to the next 12 months – they expect a weakening trade environment, amid political disruption in emerging markets and Brexit uncertainty

Seasoned financier argues that environmental first movers in the shipping industry will reap the rewards as societal norms are evolving

French carrier offers support for Danish rival’s efforts to remove fossil fuels from shipping by 2050

In 2019 regulators will settle final details around the 2020 sulphur cap and try to offer greater clarity on greenhouse gas measures

With the addition of the six new yards, the EU-approved list now comprises 26 facilities

One crew member was shot in the leg but Malaysian authorities intervened and rescued the seafarers from the vessel 

BLOC and Lloyd’s Register Foundation has started work on the second of three Maritime Blockchain Labs demonstrator projects. This focuses on the streamlining and management of engineer officer documentation

Boxship fires and cyber attacks could set back the safety improvements that have been made in recent years if not addressed soon

A report by the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia claims three seafarers were abducted from a vessel by about 20 men with guns 

Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport said the incident happened about 20 nautical miles to the northeast of Weifang city in Shandong province

Safety regulators agree a two-phase approach which will wrap up by May 2020 and will consider regulatory changes or additions

Deal comes as the Chinese tanker owner is close to returning to the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Vessels will be used to carry cargo from the LNG production facilities in US and Canada, among other places

Overall shipping fixtures for the financial year ended September 2018 amounted to 4,190. This figure is up from 4,151 in 2017 because of an increasein  dry bulk trade

The 173,400 cu m gas carrier is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2021

Bao points out that the governments in South Korea and Japan are no slouches in providing policy support for domestic shipbuilders

Japanese shipping giant says the deal fits into its new medium-term management plan that seeks stabilise freight rates by using long-term contracts

Australia allows open-loop scrubbers but is working with local authorities to decide if it needs to change the rules

Platsidakis, Palios, Frangou, Kassidokostas-Latsis and Wiernicki among those honoured as Contship Management, Euronav, Clarksons Platou Hellas, BNP Paribas and Signal Group score major company awards

Safety regulators agree a two-phase approach which will wrap up by May 2020 and will consider regulatory changes or additions

Finferries’ vessel Falco has been operated autonomously and controlled remotely. It is the next step in progress towards a digital future for shipping. However we should expect the occasional bump along the way

Japanese shipping giant says the deal fits into its new medium-term management plan that seeks stabilise freight rates by using long-term contracts

Five charters were extended until 2022, four were extended until 2020

Executive chairman Ravi Mehrotra says he wants to buy another five VLCCs

Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four or five vessels have dragged on

Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public offering for its gas shipping unit Pacific Gas

Tsakos Energy Navigation has struck an optimistic note in reporting its third-quarter results that showed a larger loss than a year ago, but still less red ink than some of the company’s tanker-owning peers. TEN is already tasting better market conditions, rates having shot up since the end of the quarter

Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification