Tag: Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

Seanergy Maritime announced two sale and leaseback agreements of the existing indebtedness over two vessels. Moreover, the M/V Championship has been refinanced through a new sustainability-linked loan provided by a major European lender.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) released a video for the International Day for Women in Maritime (May 18) under the theme Mobilizing networks for gender equality.

There is undoubtedly a significant moral case behind sustainability and ESG, but a better understanding of it can demonstrate how the business case is equally strong, argues Gina Panayiotou, ESG Manager, West of England P&I.

Samsung Heavy Industries announced its intention to introduce electric vehicles for commercial use at its shipyard in Geoje. As part of Korea's transition to zero-emission vehicles, which it joined in February, the shipyard has so far installed 15 electric trucks and one electric passenger car while members have committed to converting all of their personal and company vehicles to zero emissions by 2030.

The Global Maritime Forum has released a report which shares the results from a study conducted by the All Aboard Alliance in the Diversity@Sea initiative, identifying the 15 'key pain points'  for women at sea following an analysis of interviews with 115 women seafarers serving onboard.

Seafarers, shipping companies and their agents can report incidents of corruption in Indian ports and seaside through a new, multilingual and 24/7 helpline provided by MACN in India and operated by ISWAN.

For the next generation on board this planet, the MOL Group will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders with creativity to resolve environmental issues, the company revealed with the publication of its Environmental Vision report, informing about its actions for net zero.

Capital Ship Management Corp. (Capital) took delivery last week of the newbuilding vessels Atrotos and Anikitos, two 50,000 dwt, eco-type chemical/product MR tankers, built by Hyundai Vietnam Shipyard. 

In recognition of mutual interests in maritime education and research, RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU).

MISC Group (MISC), through its Singapore-based subsidiaries, entered into a $527 million syndicated loan facility for the financing of six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs).