

ClassNK has granted the class notation ‘a-EA (GRS)’ to ‘BRIGHT QUEEN’, the bulk carrier operated by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., certifying the use of green steel. This is the world’s first case of a notation being affixed for using green steel in a vessel.There’s a growing focus on...
Estimated carbon emissions from bulk carrier vessels have fallen by 5 million tonnes, or 2.5%, since the beginning of 2021, despite an increase in the distance travelled and time spent underway according to new research by Veson Nautical, a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions.The research, published in...
Danica Crewing Specialists has partnered with the Innovative Maritime Emotional Intelligence Centre (IMEQ) to offer a comprehensive service which will help Danica’s ship owners to enhance safety through monitoring the mental health and wellbeing of their seafarers and taking proactive measures to address any areas of concern...
Unique data is being used to create a series of ‘snapshots’ into the state of the maritime industry, with international maritime charity Sailors’ Society publishing the first of these insights.The report titled ‘State of the Industry Snapshot: The relationship between connectivity and wellbeing at sea&rsquo...
Fleet Management Limited, a part of The Caravel Group Limited, has announced the appointment of Captain Rajalingam (‘Raja’) Subramaniam as the new Chief Executive Officer. He joins the Company on Monday, October 21, 2024, as “CEO Elect,” and officially assumes the role on Wednesday, 1 January, 2025. Captain...
Caribbean states have joined forces to ensure the views of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are taken into account during high-level maritime decarbonisation discussions.The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) – shipping’s governing body – will...