A wide-ranging package of amendments to key International Maritime Organization (IMO) treaties and technical codes came into effect on 1 January 2026, introducing new obligations for shipowners, operators and administrations...
Meet our Speakers for MIS Shipping Summit 2026: Nikolaos Tsoulakos
The MIS Shipping Summit 2026 is just around the corner, and we’re excited to spotlight some of the expert speakers who will be sharing their insights on the future of...
DBCE names new MD to lead dry bulk centre of excellence
Michael Phoon takes the helm at DBCE as new Managing Director, effective 5 January 2026, aiming to expand global engagement, advance DryBMS standards, and drive safer, more sustainable dry bulk...
BIMCO, WISTA forge pact to strengthen maritime workforce
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) Secretary General & CEO, David Loosley, and Women’s International Shipping & Trading AssociationWISTA President, Elpi Petraki, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at...
ICHCA opens entries for 2025 safety awards
ICHCA International, in partnership with long-time sponsor TT Club, has officially opened submissions for the 2025 Innovation in Safety Awards. The awards are designed to highlight groundbreaking ideas within the...
IMO marks World Maritime Day 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is commemorating World Maritime Day on 25 September, placing a strong emphasis on environmental protection—an essential part of its longstanding mandate. This year’s central theme,...
Maritime security demands united global response
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged nations and international bodies to embrace greater vigilance and deepen cooperation in response to mounting threats to global maritime security. Addressing the UN Security...
Seafarer happiness improves but safety concerns grow
The Seafarers Happiness Index for Q2 2025, produced by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed a notable improvement in seafarer wellbeing, with average happiness rising to 7.54/10, up from 6.98...
ICHCA Dashboard exposes fatal safety failures
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) has released new insights from its ongoing review of serious safety incidents in shore-side cargo handling, drawing attention to the continuing risks faced...
Red Sea shipping faces new threat from Houthi escalation
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign in the Red Sea by declaring that all vessels operated by companies engaging with Israeli ports are now considered legitimate targets. In a...
Maritime Information Services officially launches
Maritime Information Services (MIS) has officially launched as a global media platform delivering daily editorial coverage and trusted insight across the international shipping and logistics sector. Built on the 30-year...
Russia strikes Port of Odesa killing three
Two Russian ballistic missiles struck Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa last week, costing three lives and injuring five, local news reported. The HHLA Container Terminal Odesa (CTO) was impacted...
