Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), published a statement this week to inform that the ship that had been under a pirate attack in Gulf of Guinea, Success 9, was located on April 15th and the crew is safe.

AMSA has released a revised qualifications framework and guidelines to provide better safety outcomes for Australian seafarers and domestic commercial vessel operators.

Gard Club in its published guide, Managing FSMC risks, has answered frequently asked questions on FSMC, in order to inform interested parties on the matter. 

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) yesterday announced that AKARI, the world's second pure battery tanker, completed its first bunkering operation in Kawasaki on April 14.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) decided to install two containerized wind assist units on one of their operated container feeder ships before the end of 2023.

NorthStandard and  West P&I Club report that due to civil conflict in Sudan, disruption to port operations has been occurring. 

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) has recently released a safety guide to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations by using the master's authority.

This week, Chevron presented it's take on carbon capture and storage (CCS) through the practice of storing it permanently underground to keep it from reaching the atmosphere.

Chevron Shipping Company LLC and the Angelicoussis Group, announced last week a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore how tankers can be used to transport ammonia, a potential lower carbon marine fuel.

According to the The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), the indicator that measures the trend and evolution of container transport costs by sea from the Port of Valencia has been falling for seven consecutive months.