Tag: maritime

On the occasion of World Maritime Day, observed on September 26, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscores the pivotal role of shipping in sustaining global economies and communities.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, ShuYong Koh, Global Sustainability Director, ABS, presented decarbonization and sustainability insights in the maritime industry, saying that the green transition in shipping is increasing with various challenges based on the current regulations towards envisioning roadmap to achieve 2030 to 2050 sustainability goals.

The European Union (EU) aims to continue the deployment of its member states' warships in the Gulf of Guinea to address maritime piracy in the area.

As 22nd of May marks the National Maritime Day, the American Association of Port Authorities called all vessels berthed at all American ports to sound their horns at 1200 hours local time.

On the 13th East Asia Summit at Singapore in mid-November, the Quad countries, namely India, US, Japan and Australia, are expected to revitalise the conversation concerning the maritime security and disaster relief initiatives as well as economic development projects in the critical Indo-Pacific region.

Nor Shipping, taking place in Oslo from 4 to 7 June 2019, will focus on green and sustainable shipping. Namely, Nor Shipping will devote an entire hall on Blue Economy, while it announced more initiatives to promote sustainability and new talent in the maritime industry.

In order to advance technology-based innovation in the port and maritime environment, the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Antwerp will host an international 'Hackathon.' The technology competition will take place October 11-13, 2018 in the two cities at the same time, and it will involve participants from around the world.