The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the growing list of classification societies withdrawing services to Russian-linked entities. The society says that “after careful consideration of the situation in the Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling for the establishment of a blue safe maritime corridor. It would allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and
Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, is warning that the negative impacts of Russia’s actions in Ukraine will have consequences for all sectors of shipping. Though much uncertainty remains, the immediate
The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) of maritime employers and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have designated areas in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as “Warlike Operations Areas,” triggering
MARAD has issued an advisory for the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, warning that regional tensions and increased naval activity in these areas could pose a risk to U.S.-flagged commercial shipping
AUGUST 4, 2017—Responding to what it sees as “significant growth” in the Black Sea harbor towing and offshore work market, Dutch towing and salvage specialist Multraship is transferring its 63-ton bollard pull
