Nautilus International, the union representing officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, has announced an escalation in industrial action. The union has announced a period of three days of strike action beginning 00:01 on 20th September, finishing 23:59 on 22nd September. The last day of action will...
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Experts in alternative fuels Stream Marine Technical selected to consult and advise on ammonia awareness training
Ammonia is fast becoming a potential alternative fuel for the future of green shipping but new fuels consultancy Stream Marine Technical (SMT) says there is still a long way to go in the development of the fuel as it takes a leading role in ammonia awareness training. World leader in new fuels SMT,...
Steady demand for US-bound shipments keeps container prices from crashing
The global container shipping industry continues to witness an increase in freight demand for US bound shipments as 59% of supply chain professionals surveyed in August 2024 respond in affirmation, while 30% of respondents indicated they have not observed a continued rise in demand, and 11% remain...
ShipIntel® by Maritime Optima joins the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Through its AI solution ShipIntel®, Maritime Optima are poised to significantly transform the shipping industry. ShipIntel® offers the shipping industry a completely new working environment with the Microsoft 365 integration, saving vast amounts of dull routine work through utilizing AI, machine...
ONE, HMM and Yang Ming Confirm the Alliance Partnership
Ocean Network Express (“ONE”), HMM (“HMM”) and Yang Ming Marine Transportation (“Yang Ming”) are pleased to announce that the three companies will continue to cooperate closely under the new alliance name Premier Alliance, effective for five years from February 2025. This strategic and...
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Sanctioned tanker with Arctic LNG 2 cargo moving east along Northern Sea Route, data shows
A liquefied natural gas tanker sanctioned by the U.S. has been moving east from the Arctic LNG 2 plant along Russia’s Northern Sea Route, LSEG ship tracking data showed on Monday. Washington has recently imposed additional sanctions against Russia for its war with Ukraine, including against Arctic...
Mintra Secures Prestigious DNV Certifications for Trainingportal and Seably Platforms
Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and human capital management solutions to the maritime industry, proudly announces that its Trainingportal Learning and Competency System and Seably online marketplace have been awarded the prestigious DNV SeaSkill™ ST-0029 Maritime Training Providers...
“Deaths in enclosed spaces on ships must be stopped,” UK’s MPC declares
Appalled that deaths in enclosed spaces continue to be all too frequent occurrences in the the shipping industry, The Maritime Professional Council of the United Kingdom (MPC) supports calls for fundamental changes to ship operation and design. It welcomes the shipping industry’s new roadmap to...
Columbia Group CEO Mark O’Neil Highlights German Shipping’s Resurgence and Future of Maritime Technology at SMM Hamburg
At a packed Columbia Group cocktail reception during SMM Hamburg, Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, delivered a powerful speech that celebrated the resurgence of German shipping and underscored the crucial role of human intelligence in an increasingly tech-driven industry. Mark O’Neil, CEO of...
Baltic index hits near two-month peak on higher capesize rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended gains on Monday to touch its highest in close to two months, buoyed by higher rates for the capesize vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, added 17 points, or 0.9%, to 1,958. The...
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