Safety
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New satellite analysis estimates oil slicks cover 1.58 million km² of ocean surface each year
SkyTruth today released a new global analysis estimating that 1.58 million km² of ocean surface is covered by oil slicks…
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Recruitment Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonating MARPRO Group to Target Seafarers
We have been made aware of individuals posing as MARPRO representatives through messaging platforms, using our company name, logo, and…
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We have the regulations. We have the technology. So why is ballast water compliance still a challenge?
Europe’s seas are under pressure. The recently published Marine Messages III – State, Pressures, and Choices for the Future of…
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Maersk Training begins a new chapter with OpenGate Capital
The transaction reflects Maersk’s ongoing focus on the development of its strategic brands and recognises the strong positions that Maersk…
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Escape from the Persian Gulf
Captain Carl-Henrik Wersäll, leading a 27-person crew, made a critical decision to leave port in Dubai immediately after hostilities began,…
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IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force in 2027
The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by…
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Countries unite for better protection of maritime infrastructure
Signatories to the GUIDE framework include Australia, Finland, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Singapore and others. The agreement was signed…
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VIKING Helix shapes simpler, easier ship evacuation at speed
Developed for passenger ships needing high evacuation capacity, the VIKING Helix MES introduces a new helix-type slide that 4-8 people…
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Immersion suit rises to challenge for faster protection
Commercial shipping’s leading safety solutions provider has launched the VIKING YouSafe™ Crest (PS2016) immersion suit as a standardized solution to…
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IMO facilitation committee approves digitalisation and cybersecurity strategy
The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well…
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