

Seanergy Maritime, a prominent pure-play Capesize shipowner that is publicly listed in the US and provides marine dry bulk transportation services, has chosen to integrate Orca AI's cutting-edge automated computer-vision situational awareness platform into its operations. The project demonstrates Seanergy's commitment to advancing...
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced leadership appointments to further strengthen its management team. At a recent meeting, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. P.K. Mishra as Managing Director and Mr. T.K. Sahu as Joint Managing Director, effective 1 August, 2024.Mr. P.K. Mishra has been with the organisation...
INTERCARGO, the association of dry bulk shipping companies, has released the following statement:“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our former Chairman Dr Spyros M Polemis, on 21 June.Dr Polemis was born in Andros in 1937, studied in the USA, and until recently was a very influential representative...
ITOCHU Corporation, ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a joint study for the design and safety specifications of ammonia-fuelled ships which are under development by ITOCHU and partners.Ammonia is advancing as a viable marine...
The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The event, which included an insightful conference and a grand evening reception...
Accidents onboard ships are not decreasing, according to latest accident statistics submitted to the International Maritime Organization by shipmanagement association InterManager.The number of seafarers injured in falls has remained fairly consistent year on year, as has the number of injuries resulting from rescue and survival...