News for the seafarers
A subcommittiee of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed to raise the minimum wage for seafarers to up to $673 per month following the conclusion of negotiations between shipowners…
Singaporean shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine says the first half of 2022 is shaping to be “significantly better” than the first half of 2021 as the industry outlook for energy, including oil…
American Merchant Mariners who served during World War II were awarded the Congressional gold medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Ten veterans of the U.S. Merchant…
Today marks the first International Day for Women in Maritime, meant to highlight and celebrate the role of women in the historically a male-dominated maritime industry and identify areas where…
Danish-based ferry operator Scandlines has installed a Norsepower Rotor Sail on a second ferry as the company increasingly turns to wind-assisted propulsion to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gases. Since…
Ports and cruise lines in the Pacific Northwest have announced plans to explore the possibility of creating the world’s first maritime ‘green corridor’ for cruise ships. A green corridor is…
The U.S. Coast and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Environment (BSEE) have issued a joint safety alert, Safety Alert 05-22, in response to an incident involving the ultra-deepwater drillship Noble…
The Port of Savannah had its third busiest month on record in April, handling just shy of 500,000 TEUs as it continues work to expand capacity. April throughput came in…
Hamburg, Germany-based United Heavy Lift has placed an order for two additional two additional Eco-Lifter newbuilds at the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) shipyard in Hudong, China, bringing its total…
CMA CGM has announced plans to implement an industry-first incentive program designed to encourage the early return of empty containers and help exporters get the equipment needed. The program, which…