Shipping
Human element part of cyber problem
(Posted on 27/06/18)Most ship cyber security breaches are consequent of human error but can easily be avoided by implementing cutting edge technology and policies to prevent crews from inadvertently infecting shipboard systems.That was one of the key take-aways from a major maritime cyber conference held in London recently and at which delegates were...
ICS concern over Italy’s policy on migrants rescued at sea
(Posted on 27/06/18)The global trade association for ship operators, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), is increasingly concerned about the new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by ships at sea.In the interest of protecting safety of life at sea, ICS is calling on all EU heads of government, at their...
Report reveals impact of digital access on seafarers’ well-being
(Posted on 27/06/18)A new report looking at crew connectivity on ships has revealed the emotional and operational impact on professional seafarers who are often away for up to six months at a time with limited opportunities to interact digitally with friends and family.International maritime charity Sailors’ Society, which helps seafarers and...
Moody's: Stable outlook for shipping on back of dry bulk and container improvements
(Posted on 21/06/18)The outlook for the global shipping sector for the next 12 months remains stable on the back of expected supply-demand improvements in the dry bulk and container shipping segments and overall sector earnings growth of 4%-5%, says Moody's Investors Service in a report published this week. However, the outlook for the tanker segment...
IMO member states must progress on key Sulphur Cap
(Posted on 21/06/18)The shipping industry, as represented by its international trade associations (BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and WSC), calls on the Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to make progress on key challenges around the global sulphur cap to avoid compromising safety or unfairly penalising individual ships...
UK P&I Club launches competition to improve safety at sea
(Posted on 21/06/18)UK P&I Club, a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has launched its ‘Investing in a Safer Tomorrow’ competition to coincide with its 150th anniversary. The competition, which has a prize fund of $50,000, challenges students and those embarking on a maritime...
