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Danica partners with Blu Maritime for onboard healthy food management

(Posted on 28/02/25)

As a leading crew supplier, Danica places a high importance on the welfare of our seafarers. We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between Danica Crewing Specialists and BLU Maritime Consultancy (BMC), experts in sustainable provision management and catering solutions for crew onboard vessels.This collaboration brings...

Noatum Maritime forms JV with ASRY for marine services in Bahrain

(Posted on 28/02/25)

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, offering a diversified portfolio of maritime solutions has formed a joint venture (JV) with Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY), the Arabian Gulf's leading maritime repair and fabrication facility, for the provision of marine services...

Seafarer retention rates improve as salaries rise

(Posted on 15/02/25)

Retaining seafarers has improved slightly over the past year, thanks in part to salary raises, the annual Crew Managers’ Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists has revealed.In its survey of in-house crew managers in ship owning and shipmanagement companies, almost 90% reported that they had increased salaries in 2024. Only seven...

DNV issues guidance to help navigate sustainability regulations

(Posted on 13/02/25)

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship Owners” outlines how they can work in line with both existing...

The Swedish Club launches Passage Plan+ guide

(Posted on 13/02/25)

Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, has announced the launch of its Passage Plan+ Guide, an essential resource designed to support shipowners, operators, and navigational officers.Voyage/Passage planning is something that must be carried out for every vessel before departure. Every company has its own procedures and there...

Zelim appoints former Survitec boss as chairman to spearhead growth

(Posted on 10/02/25)

Zelim, the Edinburgh-based safety and survival systems innovator, has appointed Doug Baxter as its new Chairman.Mr. Baxter, who brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the marine, energy, aerospace and defence industries, replaces current Chair Doug Duguid, who will remain on the Zelim Board as Investor Director...