Authorities & Organisations
Authorities, Organisations and Geopolitics
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Maritime executives seek geopolitical training
Geopolitics has become a central theme in maritime executive training as global instability reshapes risk assessment, capital access, and strategic…
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Portugal becomes leading flag state for German shipowners
According to the latest statistics from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, Portugal has thus overtaken Antigua and Barbuda (427)…
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Danish Shipping: Include Shipping in Total Defence
Military pressure, hybrid attacks, sabotage of subsea cables, shadow fleet vessels in Danish waters, cyber threats and pressure on global…
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ICS highlights strong compliance in 2025-2026 Flag State Table
The Flag State Performance Table provides shipowners with an objective tool to assess flag State performance and to encourage registries to meet…
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Fair treatment of seafarers
By Leyla Pearson, Senior Manager, Legal, at The International Chamber of Shipping When illegal narcotics are discovered aboard merchant vessels,…
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Expanded IMO data collection rule needs engine monitoring rethink advises CMT
All ships of 5,000gt and above engaged on international voyages must now begin collecting more detailed operational data under the…
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Pensioner Volunteers in Africa – Now for the Third Time
On Friday 16 January, 72‑year‑old Jørgen Jørgensen flew to Africa once again. Not as chief engineer on the hospital ship…
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BBNJ Agreement Targets Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in International Waters
Formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and…
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USA stops issuing visas for 75 countries
The move is based on the existing “public charge” rule, which allows refusals if applicants may become dependent on state…
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Danish Shipping unveils 2026–2030 strategy
Danish Shipping has presented its strategy for the coming five years titled “Charting the Course”. “Shipping is agile and Danish…
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