His 33 years of training experience convinced him that human error was the ultimate cause of most accidents and of sea pollution, and that training and procedural culture were the keys to improved performance

The seasoned industry insider was formerly chief executive of shipmanager ER Schiffahrt. He is now taking the role of managing director at the firm where he started his career

The seafarers’ minimum wage of $641 a month will not rise for two years after International Labour Organization talks collapsed, with owners and unions blaming each other

In a special edition of the Lloyd’s List Podcast we discuss the legacy that legendary shipowner John Angelicoussis leaves the maritime industry. Our Greece correspondent Nigel Lowry and Citi chairman of Global Shipping, Logistics and Offshore Michael Parker discuss what made him so significant, and what his death means both for the business he leaves behind and the wider industry

After announcing his departure from Hamburg Süd earlier this year, Arnt Vespermann is will take over the management of Offen Group. His experience of tramp and liner shipping will help expand the company

Iain Ross has handed in his resignation notice. Although his contract stipulates his departure in six months, that duration could be shortened or extended

Greek owner hailed as a pillar of the Greek flag and a devotee of the Greek shipping tradition and operational excellence

Mr Angelicoussis, whose death was announced at the weekend, started his career in shipping in 1973 when he joined his father Anthony Angelicoussis, the founder of the family shipping company 

‘Jacksonville is quickly emerging as an alternative port for shippers looking to avoid congestion,’ says chief executive. ‘We’re big enough to handle the business but we are not too big where we don’t pay attention to details’