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While the industry continues to support the global economy, it is once again seafarers who bear the brunt of the risks.
30/08/2024

While the industry continues to support the global economy, it is once again seafarers who bear the brunt of the risks.

The brazen act of sabotage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against the Greek tanker SOUNION in the Red Sea has highlighted the stark failure of the US-led naval mission, ‘Prosperity Guardian,’ to safeguard maritime shipping. Moreover, the European Union’s inability to swiftly respond to the deterio...

01/02/2024
05/01/2024

There was no pirate attack at all. The captain heard gunfire and decided to evacuate the crew to the citadel. This was stated to Maritime.bg by a representative of “Kyra Global”. The company is listed as Ship manager/Commercial manager of m/v LILA NORFOLK. The company, based in Dubai, commented ...

05/01/2024

Commandos from the Indian Navy special operations forces are on board the Liberian-flagged bulker LILA NORFOLK (IMO: 9281700). The ship drifted about 300 nautical miles (555 kilometers) southeast of the Yemeni island of Socotra around 12:20 p.m. local time on Friday. It was unclear whether the pirat...

03/01/2024

Varna-based Stargate Bulgaria is taking over the management of car carriers owned by Japanese shipping giant Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), according to Maritime.bg. K-Line, founded in 1919, is one of the three largest Japanese shipping companies. On January 12, in the presence of Japanese Ambassad...

02/01/2024

Two seafarers from the crew of the Tuvalu-flagged tanker HANA I (IMO: 9340398) have been kidnapped by pirates. The attack took place in the Gulf of Guinea waters during a transit from Abidjan to Douala, Cameroon, according to information from the maritime security company EOS. The pirates managed to...

29/12/2023

All but two crew members of the m/v VERILA returned to Bulgaria, Maritime.bg learned. The 32-year-old second engineer of the bulker Nikola Penchev and the 35-year-old AB Kamen Petkov were heard online at a court hearing held today in the Irish city of Limerick. The two will remain in prison for New....

Seven IMO Member States nominate a candidate for Secretary-General
04/04/2023

Seven IMO Member States nominate a candidate for Secretary-General

Seven IMO Member States have each nominated a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The term of the current incumbent, Mr. Kitack Lim of the Republic of Korea, expires on 31 December 2023, according to IMO’s release. The nominations received ...

The European Commission decided to continue to recognise the Philippines’ training and certification system.
02/04/2023

The European Commission decided to continue to recognise the Philippines’ training and certification system.

The European Commission decided to continue to recognise the Philippines’ training and certification system. ECSA and ICS welcome this positive development, as Filipino seafarers play a central role in global shipping and in keeping trade moving. ECSA (European Community Shipowners’ Associations...

30/03/2023

The Seafarers’ Wages Act received Royal Assent on 23 March 2023 and is now law as part of the UK government’s initiative to crack down on unfair practices, end exploitation, and improve the working conditions for seafarers. As a key strand of the Government’s 9-point plan for seafarers, the ne...

EU reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels
23/03/2023

EU reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels

Parliament and Council reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels, asking to cut ship emissions by 2% as of 2025 and by 80% as of 2050, to help the EU become climate neutral. A provisional agreement reached on early Thursday morning between the European Parliament and Council negotiators sets up a fue...

Carnival Cruise Line has 100 million reasons to celebrate after announcing today it achieved a major milestone for the i...
16/03/2023

Carnival Cruise Line has 100 million reasons to celebrate after announcing today it achieved a major milestone for the industry as the first cruise line to embark 100 million guests since its first sailing.

First cruise line to sail 100 million guests BreakingCruise March 16, 2023 Updated: 23 mins ago By Maritime.News Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp - Advertisement - Carnival President Christine Duffy, the Clifford Family and Carnival Sunrise Captain Luca Cherchi - Advertisement - Carnival Cruis...

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