Ship Management International

A six-year-old boy from Sierra Leone can now play football alongside his friends after having a life-changing surgery to remove an extra toe on both his feet, by the Christian …

Voyage planning must be treated as a live, dynamic process, not a document completed before departure, if bridge teams are to manage risk effectively once a vessel is underway, The …

Shipowners with older or harder-to-place vessels may have a stronger opportunity to test the recycling market over the coming months, as limited demolition supply continues to support recycler appetite despite …

Britannia P&I Club is hosting its annual Academy, offering Members a deeper understanding of the Club and the wider P&I sector. Taking place from 15 to 19 June, the week-long …

Northern Marine Management, part of the Stena Group, has agreed to roll out Kaiko Systems’ digital inspection reporting platform across its managed fleet following a successful pilot. The rollout will …

The Mission to Seafarers has responded to reports of an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Peter Rouch, Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, welcomed the development but pointed …

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) reports that the captain of an interdicted Russian shadow fleet vessel has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following an arrest by NCA …

Rafael Fernandez, President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), said: “The agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is very good news for those vessels …

Rafael Fernandez, President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), said: “The agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is very good news for those vessels …

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IMO, …

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that five electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solution providers, CargoX, edoxOnline, TradeGo, WaveBL and eTEU, have implemented the DCSA Standard Annex for eBL …

Shipbuilding software, services and expertise provider SSI is helping shipyards build and convert assets more efficiently with integration of third-party ship models into its software platform. Shipyards can choose whether …

APM Terminals has delivered APM Terminals Suape – its new container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco – Northeast Brazil, as the terminal goes into final stages to …

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has launched trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ‎ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year.‎ His Excellency Lieutenant-General …

British forces yesterday morning boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in what the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) called ‘’the latest blow to Russia’s war economy.” …

In a statement, the Chief Safety & Security Officer at BIMCO, Jakob Larsen, warns that: “The statements by the US and Iran are currently unclear and do not offer sufficient …

A statement from the IMO says that Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes “with great satisfaction” the peace agreement reached between the parties in the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) this week published a report titled ‘Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage Review’. ICS commissioned Lloyd’s Register Advisory to undertake the study, and the detailed …

ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HD HHI), signed a joint development agreement at last week’s Posidonia to support the development of a U.S.-flagged 50,000 DWT oil and …

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA), the professional body for Harbour Masters worldwide, is pleased to announce the election of its new President. Captain Kevin Allen, Harbour Master of Belfast …

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that DNV has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme, bringing its Veracity data platform to the effort to build and support a trusted maritime …

The Swedish Club’s 154th AGM Members’ Day brought together members and industry experts to examine how cyber threats and geopolitical instability are reshaping risk for the shipping industry. Held alongside …

A new joint study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study ‘Enabling Nuclear-Powered Feeder Ships: A Joint Development Project on Port Call Feasibility and Regulatory Pathways’ has found …

The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th, reaffirming its commitment to international …

Maritime London and the British Embassy in Athens held the 9th edition of the Greek-British Shipping Forum at the National Gallery in Greece’s capital on June 2. Welcoming the audience, …

Following the divestment of Wärtsilä Water & Waste to Solix Group AB, Hamworthy this week launched as an independent specialist in marine water and waste systems. The business enters its …

RINA has awarded a Type Approval certification to Baker Hughes for its NovaLT™16 gas turbine technology, specifically to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen for marine propulsion …

Lloyd’s Register Group (LR) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation are delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair of its boards. Matthias Altendorf will succeed Thomas Thune Andersen when he …

Maritime leaders at a healthcare-focused seminar during Posidonia 2026 called for a major shift in how the shipping industry protects crews, arguing that reactive treatment alone is no longer enough …

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification follows ClassNK’s assessment of its onboard …

ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) completed a joint development project for a high efficiency, 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with …

The Secretary-General of the IMO has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation of the attack on the tanker MT Settebello (IMO 9162916), sailing under the flag of Palau, off the …

The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) is to host a webinar addressing the growing global issue of the unjust criminalisation of seafarers, with Capt. Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General …

The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force …

Marine coatings provider Jotun announces new speed loss verifications for selected hull performance products and solutions. Carried out by DNV based on ISO 19030 methodology and in-service operational data, the …

ABB has won a contract with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two forthcoming electric tugs. Due for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027 as part of …

bound4blue has received Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) from DNV for its Model 3-24 eSAIL®, the company’s largest and most powerful installed suction sail. The approval, formally presented during a …

Sallaum Lines this week celebrated a major milestone in its fleet expansion programme with the simultaneous delivery of MV Ocean Express and MV Ocean Navigator, two new Pure Car and …

Hafnia Limited, one of the world’s largest product tanker operators, confirmed in its Q1 2026 financial results that its deployment of Complexio is already delivering operational improvements, with adoption set …

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its new LPG dual-fuel 1,400 TEU container vessel design. The certificate was presented to Hongryeul …

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued the following statement: "I am increasingly concerned by reports that vessels continue to attempt to transit the Strait …

Self-leadership is a critical but often overlooked factor in seafarer wellbeing, according to WellAtSea , a member of OneCare Group. Despite growing awareness of mental health and fatigue, how seafarers …

Novatug, the innovation and R&D department of Multraship Towage & Salvage, has launched a brand new advanced simulator and training centre using technology from Wärtsilä to promote safer operations and …

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star - a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people from the …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to jointly develop a 50,000 dwt MR …

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD), transforming its ADMIRALTY Sailing Directions publications into an interactive digital format designed to streamline passage planning and enhance …

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonisation. Titled ‘The …

Prevention at Sea (PaS) successfully brought together maritime leaders, compliance experts, and technology professionals at Posidonia 2026 for two thought-provoking panel discussions examining the future of safety management and the …

Anemoi Marine Technologies and several industry partners have concluded a joint development project (JDP) that integrates Anemoi’s Rotor Sails - comprising two folding, EX‑rated units - into the design of …

IEC Telecom Group has established a dedicated local entity in Indonesia (PT IEC Telecom Indonesia), adding another milestone to the company’s long-term commitment to the APAC region. With the regional …