From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change.Posidonia 2026 opens its gates on 1 June, welcoming more than 40,000 maritime industry...
Prevention at Sea (PaS), a leading maritime compliance, auditing, and digital solutions provider, has announced its official membership with the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) becoming the first organisation of its kind focused on maritime prevention, compliance assurance, and behavioural safety to gain membership within the...
NorthStandard has reported strong financial results, continued strategic progress and enhanced support for shipowners operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.Global marine insurer NorthStandard has reported a strong set of financial results in its Annual Review 2026, as it pushes forward with its strategy...
Hundreds of vessels remain unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz and, in the event of a return to more normal navigation conditions, the movement of all those vessels within the Strait could represent a considerable navigational hazard. To help mitigate the risk, the industry organisations ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMCA...
The Bahamas has regained eligibility for the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 programme for the 2026–27 period, reflecting the strong Port State Control performance of Bahamas-flagged ships operating in United States ports.According to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 2025 Port State Control Annual Report,...
Ship to ship (STS) transfers are an established part of dry bulk operations, and they are growing. As new trading areas and cargo flows emerge, STS operations are expanding into regions where port infrastructure or draft limitations make direct berth access impossible. However, the sector has been doing this without a dedicated...