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Strategic Marine announces another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services in Thailand

Strategic Marine has achieved another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services (TMS), strengthening a partnership that has been evolving since 2022. This latest milestone further cements the ongoing collaboration between Strategic Marine, Prima Marine Group, and TMS, as they work together to provide innovative and efficient vessels tailored to the demands of the offshore sector in Thailand and beyond.

Following the successful handover of the first two Gen 4 FCBs, TMS RANOD and TMS RAMAN,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/strategic-marine-announces-another-successful-delivery-to-truth-maritime-services-in-thailand/

Indian Register of Shipping Relocates Kakinada Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Executive Chairman Arun Sharma at the opening ceremony of the new office

Mumbai, 21 April 2025 – Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community.

The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked by the presence of key stakeholders...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/indian-register-of-shipping-relocates-kakinada-office-to-strengthen-regional-presence/

NAMEPA Plans to Discuss Mariner Safety at the Upcoming Safety at Sea Seminar and Amver Awards in Washington DC Next Month!

Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure: A Key Panel at NAMEPA’s Safety at Sea Seminar

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) continues to build out the agenda for the Safety at Sea Seminar happening on May 22nd in Washington D.C. A pivotal discussion, Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure, will conclude our program, leading into the AMVER Awards presented by the United States Coast Guard.

Mariners are the backbone of the maritime industry, and this panel will address...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/namepa-plans-to-discuss-mariner-safety-at-the-upcoming-safety-at-sea-seminar-and-amver-awards-in-washington-dc-next-month/

Crew welfare and inclusiveness are key to cruise success

A culture of inclusion and belonging that puts employee welfare and opportunities first is a top priority at Carnival Corporation. 

As a long-standing collaboration partner, DNV has provided a wide range of services to Carnival Corporation, including crew training and certification of training programmes. In this context, a conversation with Global HR Chief Bettina Deynes revealed a wealth of valuable insights into how to build a common culture that puts crew first and ultimately ensures an...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/crew-welfare-and-inclusiveness-are-key-to-cruise-success/

Jamaica welcomes progress on greenhouse gas reduction

Bertrand Smith, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica

The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States of the Caribbean Community commonly known a CARICOM.  
 
Speaking after the close of the IMO’s Marine Environment and Protection Committee’s 83rd meeting (MEPC83), Bertrand Smith, Director General of the Maritime...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/jamaica-welcomes-progress-on-greenhouse-gas-reduction/

Market Report: “Big progress”, little substance

Steve Clayton
  • Trump claims “Big progress” in trade talks with Japan
  • Powell highlights inflation risk
  • Sainsbury results welcomed – positive outlook for FY26
  • Rentokil Initial – not getting any worse
  • Deliveroo sees takeaways take off
  • Brent crude firm at $66.20, US dollar claws back some lost ground

Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Tariffs continue to make the headlines, with Donald Trump claiming that “big progress” had been made in talks with Japanese negotiators, aimed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/market-report-big-progress-little-substance/

The Britannia Group announces CEO succession plan

Andrew Cutler, Chief Executive, the Britannia Group

The Britannia Group, a leading P&I insurer, has today announced that its Chief Executive, Andrew Cutler, has informed the Board of his intention to resign from the Group on 31 December 2025. 

Andrew joined the Britannia Group in 2006 as a senior claim handler, having previously been a Partner at HFW, for many years being based in Asia. Andrew was appointed CEO of the Britannia Group in 2012. During his tenure, the Britannia Group has...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/the-britannia-group-announces-ceo-succession-plan/

Monaco’s foreign trade surged past four billion euro mark in 2024

Good Morning Monaco

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Monaco’s foreign trade surged past four billion euro mark in 2024 Monaco’s international trade was on a tear in 2024, soaring over €4 billion for the first time and posting a double-digit growth of 12.2%…

Double the talent, double the triumph as Jussen brothers dazzle Monaco audience The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra hosted a breathtaking performance on Sunday as Lucas and Arthur Jussen took to the stage with a stirring rendition of Francis...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/monacos-foreign-trade-surged-past-four-billion-euro-mark-in-2024/

WISTA India Conference shines spotlight on sustainable shipping and diversity success

WISTA International Executive Committee and WISTA India

Sustainable shipping and successes in diversity took centre stage at the inaugural WISTA India ExCo Conference in Mumbai, which coincided with the first WISTA International Mid-Term Meeting to take place in India.

With WISTA International membership exceeding 6,000 this month, the Executive Committee (ExCo) met over two days to discuss topics that included the professional training programmes available to members and the upcoming report...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/wista-india-conference-shines-spotlight-on-sustainable-shipping-and-diversity-success/

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