Tag: Global Maritime Forum

Over 150 industry leaders and organizations called for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050.

The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator for August revealed that only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated, according to the first vaccination data.

Global Maritime Forum recently announced Johannah Christensen as Chief Executive Officer, while expanded its executive management team, following a regular board meeting.

The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator for July suggests that the crew change crisis is getting worse.

The second Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator was published on 1st June, revealing that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract of employment has risen to 7.4% from 5.8% in May, representing a 24.1% relative increase. 

Leading shipping executives joined the Global Maritime Forum's call for a net-zero path for shipping by 2050, noting that, to get there, zero-emissions ships must become the dominant and competitive choice by 2030. 

The Global Maritime Forum announced the launch of the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator which aims to provide up-to-date information on the impact of the crew change crisis and monitor developments over time.

Well into the second year of the coronavirus pandemic, the crew change crisis remains unresolved, reveals data from 10 ship managers on their seafarers.

The third annual Future Maritime Leaders essay competition calls students and young professionals to share their vision of a thriving maritime sector in 2050.

The Global Maritime Forum established a taskforce to address the challenges faced by seafarers and resolve the crew change crisis as quickly as possible, focusing on four issues that need to be addressed and solved.