The increased strength of Asian operators and rising numbers of Chinese newbuildings are among the reasons for the firm to move its co-managing partner to Hong Kong

Holth secures a second board seat in the Maersk family after joining Maersk Drilling — and taking a position with GasLog

The world’s largest container group has warned that positions will be axed as a result of the restructuring that will see the Safmarine brand go. But new jobs are being created as a result of the need for different skill sets as processes are automated and digitalised

Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken delivery of the first of its box newbuilds boasting modern, colourful crew quarters, gyms and messes, as well as better internet for seafarers. The company says owners and managers must show tangible benefits to potential recruits to attract younger generations to life at sea

Migrants who spent more than a month on board a product tanker in the Mediterranean have been granted permission to disembark in Sicily after being transferred to another vessel

The transfer to the ship occurred following an assessment that the rescued persons’ condition called for immediate care in suitable medical facilities. The tanker Maersk Etienne, which had rescued the 27 refugees on August 4, is now heading towards Gibraltar

The new board, with their extensive experience, is expected to help the company ‘make a comeback’ following the effects of the global pandemic 

Golden Ocean’s chief financial officer Per Heiberg, who has been in the role since April 2016, tendered his resignation after 15 years with the Oslo-based dry bulk company

Will the second generation successor of Mr Chang’s empire bring the shipping business through the maelstrom ahead and beyond? SS Teo, who only recently took over as chairman, faces balancing the financial needs of the company with the loss of family control