

The Swedish Club has announced the appointment of Julia Ju as the new Chief Executive and Area Manager of the Hong Kong Branch effective 1 October 2025.It follows the news that Lars A. Malm will be leaving the organisation to take on a new role with Cambiaso Risso. Lars has accepted an offer to establish and lead their new office...
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has condemned the recent armed attack on the Magic Seas, a bulk carrier operating off the coast of Yemen. The vessel reportedly came under fire from small boats, according to a bulletin issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on 6 July.INTERCARGO represents...
NORDEN has announced that they have sold two additional vessels, one Supramax bulk carrier and one MR tanker. The Supramax vessel is a recently declared purchase option which subsequently has been sold. The MR tanker became part of NORDEN’s owned fleet in May 2025, following the declaration of the related purchase option at...
Columbia Group CEO, Mark O’Neil, has paid tribute to Turkey’s ‘resilient and innovative’ maritime industry, calling it as one of the leaders among global shipping nations and the ideal partner for Columbia’s next stage of growth.Speaking at an industry event in Istanbul to mark Columbia’s expanding...
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, one of the world’s leading dry bulk shipping companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) to enhance the Company’s access to volumes of green methanol marine fuel.Green methanol as a marine fuel will become an increasingly...
The IMO has formally agreed to start the revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships.The 110th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee heard proposals from several Member States and NGOs calling for a revision of the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships (Resolution A.491) and relevant parts of the...