As Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea continued, the European Union today officially launched EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, saying that the objective of the defensive maritime security operation is to restore
Gothenburg headquartered Stena Bulk has reached five-year agreements that will see it charter in four newbuild eco MR tankers set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026 Two of the medium range,
Maritime security risk management specialist Ambrey and port agency and marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing safety and security in the maritime sector
The Foremost Group said today that its chair and CEO, Angela Chao, had died in a car accident this past weekend. The daughter of Foremost Group founder Dr. James S. C. Chao
Don’t say “whack a mole,” but as has happened before, multiple strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen by U.S. Central Command between February 7 and 10, appeared to produce a two day
Major strikes on Houthi infrastructure in Yemen carried out by the U.S. and U.K. on February 3, seemed to have brought a two day pause in the Iran-backed group’s attacks on merchant
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Resolve Marine has announced the sale of its Gibraltar operations. Two divisions are part of the sale: the company’s harbor towing operations and fleet were sold to Valencia,
Ponte Vedra, Fla., based ARC (American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc.) has added a ninth U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessel to its fleet. ARC is a member of the Wallenius-Wilhelmsen group and its
The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada (SIU Canada) has published a report on workplace harassment and bullying within the Canadian marine sector. It indicates that 46% of seafarers have experienced harassment or
Not for the first time, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the IMO for a mechanism that would help fund shipping’s transition to net zero emissions by