As the maritime industry gears up to welcome the IMO’s STCW bullying and harassment training amendments, health experts are urging shipowners to treat this as more than just a box-ticking exercise.From January 2026, crews will receive additional training on the effects of bullying and harassment onboard, incorporating a trauma...
NORDEN has acquired the cargo activities of Taylor Maritime in Southern Africa (previously operated under the IVS brand).As part of the acquisition, NORDEN takes over the specialist parcelling team based in Durban, South Africa, headed by Brandon Paul, who together with his team will continue to service customers on parcel trades...
Philippos Ioulianou, Managing Director of EmissionLink, has warned the IMO’s decision to delay its Net Zero Framework is creating a regulatory vacuum that threatens to fragment global shipping decarbonisation efforts.“What looks like a pause is, in reality, an open door for national governments to move ahead with their...
VIKAND has highlighted the need for cultural change in the maritime sector as reports of bullying, harassment, and conflict at sea continue to rise.With new amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) set to take effect on 1st January 2026, explicitly addressing bullying and harassment, the global...
The maritime industry is experiencing a period of significant transformation, driven by rapidly evolving regulations, increasing commercial pressure, and a global shift towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In response, DNV and the World Maritime Merchants Forum (WMMF) ESG team have published a new guide to help shipowners...
NorthStandard has advised Members of a 5% increase in P&I premiums for the marine insurance year, starting 20 February 2026, to reflect ongoing market unpredictability and risk.The global marine insurer projects a rise in premium income for 2025-26, as well as better returns on investments, higher reserves, and continued success...