

One of the shipping industry’s leading specialists in seafarer mental health support is offering seafarers and shore-based staff free access to clinical psychologists and a confidential 24/7 mental health hotline to help them over the festive period.Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is increasingly concerned that some...
In response to current market conditions, NORDEN is continuing to shift its exposure from the tanker segment to dry cargo.Over the past few weeks, NORDEN has sold two tanker vessels – an MR tanker NORD PEARL and a Handysize tanker NORD BUTTERFLY.Meanwhile, the Company has purchased two second-hand dry bulk carriers –...
ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS) has launched the service to support ship management companies in complying with ISM requirements for cyber security.Regarding IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), which recommends that a safety management system should take into account cyber risk management in accordance with the ISM Code requirements...
The Thome Group has always put the mental health and well-being of its staff at the top of its priority list and this year has been no exception, particularly as both office based and sea staff have been under increased stress due to the changes and disruptions brought about by COVID-19.Its seafarers already had access to help and...
Following the worldwide news that vaccines for COVID-19 are now a reality, it is paramount thatauthorities give priority to seafarers in their vaccination programmes, says INTERCARGO, the organisationrepresenting the world’s quality dry bulk shipowners. “As key workers, seafarers should be included in the...
Philippines and Singapore-based crew specialist CF Sharp has established its own Covid-19 testing centre in Manila to speed up its crew change process.Sharp, which earlier this year repatriated more than 12,000 crew members from cruise ships around the world, is now using its expertise to assist with crew changes for commercial...