New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global ...
MLC 65% effective says SRI
Greek shipping companies fined USD2.7 million for oil dumping
Two Greek shipping companies have been ordered to pay a combined USD2.7 million for dumping oil and attempting to hide the evidence. Athens-based ship manager Oceanfleet Shipping has been fined ...
ECSA calls on EU to encourage Asian ship recyclers
Shipowners’ body the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) on Friday called on the European Union to include on its approved ship recycling list Asian shipbreaking yards that ...
Ship attacks in Asian waters down 58% in 2016
Piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in Asia fell sharply in 2016, according the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) ...
Search continues for seafarer overboard off Australian coast
A search and rescue operation continued today off the Australian coast after a seafarer went overboard from the bulk carrier SBI Samba on Thursday en route to the Hay Point coal terminal in ...
Five years after Costa Concordia: Assessing the safety legacy
Five years ago today, Captain Francesco Schettino, on the bridge of Costa Concordia with a ‘female friend’ at his side, ordered his ship to make a close pass along the Italian island of ...
Protectionism threat to global trade, forum warned
There are growing fears the rising tide of protectionism is set to hit global trade in the years to come, stifling economic growth across Asian economies. Cecilia Reyes, Chief Risk Officer of Zurich ...
A dozen ways for shipping to be safe, not sorry
The UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a notice in which the 12 most significant people factors in maritime safety are identified. The usual culprits are there: culture, ...
Singapore meeting boosts Asia-Africa anti-piracy efforts
Anti-piracy groups from Asia and Africa gathered in Singapore this week to improve ties and communication for countering attacks at sea and further securing vital shipping lanes. The ...
New sexual assault policy scheme advised for USMMA
The Obama administration wants US-flag carriers to provide new credentials aimed at preventing sexual assault to be eligible for a premier student mariner training programme. US Department of ...
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