Tag: shipping industry

ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton urged that the maritime industry could face a labour supply shortage if it does not recognise the contributions of seafarers during the pandemic.

In December 2020, Australian Pilot Captain Ritesh Bhamaria was expertly piloting oil tanker MT Godam through the Torres Strait in adverse weather conditions when he and the vessel crew sighted a distant hand waving for help in the rough sea.

Key ports in Southern California have hit a fourth record in less than three weeks, as shipping delays surge past early pandemic levels.

Bank of China, Singapore’s DBS and HSBC partnered with the Global Shipping Business Network in order to form a trade finance advisory group.

“Maritime Informatics” published by Springer addresses some of the most recent practical developments and experiences, particularly from a global perspective.

Rama Chandran, chairperson on Ocean Hull Committee expressed concern over the long-term sustainability of the hull and machinery insurance sector.

Committed to a cleaner future, the global shipping industry developed an exclusive new programme named as ‘Making Waves: The Future of Shipping’. 

The International Chamber of Shipping sets out principles for providing shore leave during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the start of the pandemic, shipowners and carriers have faced an increase in requests to issue bills of lading at the discharge port.

Federal Maritime Commission announced the membership of its newly formed National Shipper Advisory Committee.