ICS publishes fifth edition MLC guidelines for shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention. The guidance provides shipping companies with the...
EU charts roadmaps for waterborne tech and innovation
The European Commission is emphasising coordinated public-private action to advance the waterborne sector, from research to deployment, according to its Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies. Pooling public and private resources...
LR Advisory appointed to guide India’s maritime reforms
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as the Technical Support Unit (TSU) to India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), helping drive a more sustainable, digitally enabled maritime sector....
New ISO standard guides shipping on safe hull cleaning
A new ISO standard, ISO 6319, has been published to provide a global framework for environmentally responsible hull cleaning. The standard aims to reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species...
IMO Council to examine Gulf risks for merchant crews
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will review the effects of rising regional tensions on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf, with particular...
Maersk to manage cargo destruction operations in Spain
A.P. Moller-Maersk will take over management of import, export, and transhipment cargo destruction in Spain, aiming to streamline supply chain operations and strengthen oversight. The company will handle all aspects...
Managing Maritime Finance in a Changing World
On day two of the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit, the panel “Managing Maritime Finance in a Changing World” explored how shipping companies are navigating rising financial volatility while balancing...
Insurers widen Gulf war-risk zones amid rising tensions
Marine insurers are tightening war-risk coverage for vessels operating in the Gulf as conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping. According...
UK exporters face new €3 duty on low-value EU parcels
The Rhenus Group has warned UK businesses selling goods to the European Union (EU) to prepare for major changes to customs processing of low-value parcels from 1 July 2026. The...
IMO Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027
The 2012 Cape Town Agreement will enter into force and will become international law in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the safety of large fishing vessels. The treaty...
Global Market Dynamics: Navigating Volatility and Risk
The opening panel of day one at the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit in Athens explored how macroeconomic trends, geopolitical developments, and shifting trade routes are shaping shipping companies’ strategies...
From Bridge to Boardroom: Cyber Resilience in Shipping Is About People
by Chris van der Deijl, Marketing Director at WORLDEMP At the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit in Athens, the final session of day one turned to a theme that surfaced...
