Global marine insurer, NorthStandard, recorded increases in premium income, investment returns, and free reserves for the 2023/24 policy year. The combined net ratio, used to measure underwriting performance, also improved from the previous year.With its enhanced ‘A’ stable rating from S&P, NorthStandard is now one...
VIKAND, the global leader in maritime healthcare, and Riverr, a pioneering AI deeptech start-up based in Singapore, join forces to revolutionize healthcare management for millions of seafarers worldwide, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to unlock valuable healthcare data and significantly improve onboard health and safety...
CMB.TECH and Damen have announced their collaboration on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. Built by Damen, these vessels use CMB.TECH's innovative dual fuel hydrogen technology that will significantly reduce emissions.CMB.TECH and Euronav together represent a group with approximately 150 ocean-going vessels in dry bulk, container shipping...
The maritime sector is at a crossroads, grappling with an evolution that is as necessary as it is overdue - the integration and empowerment of women within its ranks.Since Columbia Group’s establishment of its female cadet mentoring programme, it is witnessing transformative changes that signal a brighter, more inclusive future...
Captain Pappu Sastry, CEO of Adhira Shipping and Logistics (ASL) is calling for a radical restructuring of corporate governance in shipping to relieve pressure on crew and ship managers and provide professional oversight of shipping companies and owners.Shipping is failing to ensure the necessary oversight of operations, finance...
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), member of Columbia Group, has underlined its commitment to the Turkish market and entered into a partnership with leading shipping operator Transoba Denizcilik ve Ticaret A.S.Following the opening of the Türkiye office last year, CSM will take on the shipmanagement services of the fleet, as well...