Philippines, Cyprus ink deal on seafarer certification
Geoffrey H. Latayan On Wednesday, the Philippines and Cyprus formally signed an agreement that updated each nation's recognition of seafarer certification.
Maritime industry
Months-long process needed to decongest global ports, report says
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Amid El Niño-driven weather, geopolitical tensions and a string of typhoons affecting the maritime sector, global port congestion…
UK bets on two new major projects to revive its shipbuilding sector
The British government has unveiled one of its ambitious attempts to revive its ailing shipbuilding industry by funding…
Italy greenlights development of 13,500-tonne destroyers
James Mario Ajero Italy’s Marina Militare (Italian Navy) is breaking away from traditional European surface combat designs as it approves the…
International Maritime Organization spotlights seafarers’ welfare on World Maritime Day
The International Maritime Organization has outlined new steps to highlight the protection of thousands of seafarers’ welfare worldwide.
Philippine president backs stronger protection for seafarers amid increasing global risks
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stressed the need to implement stronger measures in order to protect the…
NTSB urges shipping firms to review daily vessel operations to prevent maritime incidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its latest compilation of 49 marine investigations, as it called…
UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition: New alliance launched to facilitate decarbonisation
A new alliance of shipowners, fuel suppliers and maritime technology developers in the United Kingdom was launched on…
Panama Canal’s first ever female boss doubles down on expansion plan
One of the world's most vital maritime routes has just appointed its very first female administrator and among…
China, Russia to use new ice-class ships to break into Arctic
A new design to build a ship capable of traversing, and potentially opening, a new shipping route into…
Maritime sector leans toward ESG as a business strategy: report
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is gearing toward a key business strategy in the maritime sector rather than…
South Korea further weighs in on creating its ‘green corridors’
The South Korean government is in full force in establishing green corridors after unveiling further legislative steps ahead…
Global consumers carry burden of blocked key maritime routes, according to report
A latest report indicated that consumers around the world are among the greatest losers from the consequences of…
Japan begins construction of world’s next biggest destroyer
A new guided missile ship is set to sail under the Japanese flag as Tokyo seeks to confront…
Adani Ports Mundra sets new record with India’s largest single edible oil cargo discharge
KC Maderia Adani Ports Mundra has set a new benchmark in India's maritime sector by successfully discharging 66,800 metric tonnes…
Thailand, Cambodia seek international experts to settle maritime issues
The governments of Thailand and Cambodia have been choosing the members of their five-member conciliation team to settle…
Manila angered by China’s AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippines and China are on a fresh collision course following the release of an artificial intelligence-generated cartoon…
Most seafarers receive little digital skills training despite demand, willingness: study
Angelica N. Hall More than 80 per cent of seafarers rarely or never receive digital skills training, even as two-thirds say…