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Columbia: Compliance must be more than box-ticking exercise

(Posted on 11/08/25)

The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has sent a clear message: the ISM Code is overdue for serious reform.The committee has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the guidelines governing safe ship management—guidelines that, despite their critical importance, no longer reflect the...

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DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonising short sea dry bulk fleet

DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonising short sea dry bulk fleet

(Posted on 07/08/25)

Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are...

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London P&I Club warns industry over incorrect FIBC loading

London P&I Club warns industry over incorrect FIBC loading

(Posted on 04/08/25)

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported across the industry including hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general...

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Columbia Group calls for overhaul of maritime training

Columbia Group calls for overhaul of maritime training

(Posted on 04/08/25)

Columbia Group is calling for urgent reforms in maritime education to address a growing shortage of qualified seafarers and to secure the future of the Greek shipping industry.Despite Greece’s status as a global shipping powerhouse, controlling more than 20% of the world’s deadweight tonnage, the sector faces a mounting...

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MIS launches as new global media platform

MIS launches as new global media platform

(Posted on 30/07/25)

Maritime Information Services (MIS) has officially launched as a global media platform delivering daily editorial coverage and trusted insight across the international shipping and logistics sector.Built on the 30-year legacy of Port Technology International (PTI), MIS expands its editorial scope beyond ports and terminals to encompass...

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Russian and Ukrainian seafarers continue struggle with psychiatric fallout of war

Russian and Ukrainian seafarers continue struggle with psychiatric fallout of war

(Posted on 30/07/25)

Russian and Ukrainian seafarers continue to experience significant psychological strain following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, according to Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).The emotional and mental toll of the war extends far beyond national borders, affecting crew members of all ranks and nationalities...

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