Piracy and sea robbery in the Southeast Asian region is expected to rise in the second half of the year due to increased economic hardship, says study

ONE has faced difficulties conducting physical inspections on its ships around the world

NorthStandard merger does not necessarily mean other marine mutuals will join forces any time soon, says Andrew Taylor

‘Economic conditions are challenging, and activity and income for our industry is volatile year on year. The trend towards a smaller number of larger and more complicated cases enhances that annual variability,’ says Sloane

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

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

‘Responsibility has often been taken away from the master despite the master’s knowledge and experience of the casualty, and their responsibility and authority in accordance with the International Safety Management code,’ argues former Secretary of State’s representative

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

A shipment of grain is expected to leave Chornomorsk on Friday. However, the political test run comes ahead of crucial details yet to be agreed. Until standard operating procedures are nailed down, the rapid ramping-up of grain exports will be slow to follow

Panama is yet to publish a casualty report nearly two years after the Gulf Livestock 1 sunk off Japan with the loss of 41 people and 5,800 cattle on board, though Australia says the report could be ‘imminent’