

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has released a statement on the Extraordinary Meeting of MEPC. Dr Kostas Gkonis, Secretary General of INTERCARGO said: “Following IMO’s decision regarding the Net Zero Framework, INTERCARGO reaffirms its support to the IMO as the sole global regulator...
The future of shipping is already here. From autonomous systems to artificial intelligence, maritime technology is transforming how ships are designed, operated and crewed. Despite this wave of innovation, one vital question remains: how do these changes affect the safety and welfare of people working at sea?In collaboration with...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved ESL Shipping’s near and long-term emission reduction targets as the first company in the general cargo segment. Approval means that the targets align with the latest climate science to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris Agreement...
BAR Technologies has joined calls for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF), ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week.Shipping stands at a pivotal juncture. The upcoming decisions could determine whether...
AXSMarine, a pioneer in maritime technology, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter-century of delivering cutting-edge shipping IT solutions to clients across the globe. As the sole survivor of the dot-com boom in the maritime software industry, AXSMarine has grown from a small startup into a trusted partner...
In what’s been described as a major breakthrough for the careers of Ukrainian seafarers, a remote office is now accepting applications for seafarer passports and to upgrade qualifications while abroad.The development was hailed as a “game changer” when it was revealed in June. And since the office started accepting...