After the International Maritime Organization (IMO) declared the Mediterranean an Emission Control Area for sulphur, effective from May 2025, a group of NGOs is now pushing to also establish an Emission Control Area for nitrogen oxides (NECA).

The Panama Maritime Authority strongly recommends all Panama flag vessels to take all security measures and avoid transiting in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, including the Gaza Strip.

Oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials onboard ships refer to substances that can consume or displace oxygen within confined spaces like cargo holds, leading to hazardous conditions for crew members.

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has received two-year project funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the "Doing Business with Integrity" initiative, part of USAID’s Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge.

Ever notice how stress makes you feel hungry? It’s not just in your mind. Often, the strongest food cravings strike when you're at your most emotionally vulnerable. You might turn to food for comfort, whether consciously or unconsciously. When you eat to cope with difficult emotions, it's known as emotional eating.

The galley on a ship refers to the kitchen area where food is prepared and cooked. Ships must comply with various health and safety regulations, and maintaining a clean galley is often a requirement for inspections by maritime authorities.

The management of residues from solid bulk cargoes is a critical aspect of marine environmental protection, particularly under the current framework of MARPOL Annex V, which came into effect on January 1, 2013.

VesselsValue issued its Q4 2024 Market Outlook Summary, featuring a forecast period up to 2027 across the different vessels types. The company notes that despite the expected rise in Bulker and Tanker orders, the overall orderbook will likely shrink due to a surge in deliveries for Container and Gas vessels.

Plastic pollution at sea is a significant environmental issue because of the devastating impact it has on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.

When it comes to garbage management on ships, the color-coding of garbage bins is an important practice for ensuring proper segregation, handling, and disposal.