Amid rapid technological change and stricter regulations, the ship management industry faces growing challenges and a trend toward consolidation. As companies streamline operations, they must also address demands for sustainability, digital

INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, has announced significant changes to its leadership following its Annual General Meeting. The new appointments will take effect from 1 January 2025. In recognition of their

West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025. Bart has over 30 years of experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West from another International Group Club wher

Europe, with its centuries-old maritime legacy, remains a shipping hub despite the recent shift in the global economic focus towards the East. In the past few days, I led a delegation from the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board to visit Germ

According to XINDE MARINE NEWS, Zhang Feng has been appointed as the Deputy General Manager and a member of the Party Leadership Group at COSCO Shipping Group. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades in the container shipp

Nikolas Pateras is a legendary figure in the Greek shipping industry. Before the shipping market crash in 2008, he decisively sold all of his ships and returned to the market in 2010. Its worth noting that between 2008 and 2010, he served a

Liberian International Ship Corporate Registrys CEO, Alfonso Castillero giving remarks at the United States Department of State. Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship Corporate Registry (LISCR), the worlds largest ship

SSY, the worlds largest independent shipbroker, has announced the appointment of Cato Espero to the newly created role of Offshore Project Director Head of Alternative Fuel Solutions, effective immediately. Espero, a decarbonization special

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed bps Senior Vice President Shipping Lambros Klaoudatos as its new Chair. Lambros takes over the position from Nick Potter, who has been involved with OCIMF at board level sinc

The Liberian Registry, the worlds largest shipping registry, is pleased to welcome Commander Norm Witt (U.S. Coast Guard, retired) to its team as Vice President, Port State Control Affairs. In this role, Norm will be responsible for coordina

The Liberian Registry, the worlds largest ship registry, is proud to announce that Capt. Giorgio De Sciora has been hired as the Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations. As Vice President of Regulations and Standard

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased to announce that Guy Platten, Secretary General of ICS, has been awarded the prestigious Man of the Year Award by the Womens International Shipping Trading Association , UK (WISTA, UK).

Landbridge Ship Management (HK) Limited (LBSM) has announced the return of Captain Sanjeev Verma as its new Managing Director. This marks a significant chapter for the company, as Captain Verma originally established LBSM in 2018 and brings

Bing Chen believes that while the shipping industry is currently exploring multiple new energy options, ultimately, it will be all roads leading to one destination. On June 26, during COSCO Shipping Holdings 2024 Global Supply Chain Partner

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Board of Directors has unanimously re-elected Emanuele Grimaldi, President and Managing Director of Grimaldi Euromed SpA, as Chairman of the Board. ICS represents 80% of the worlds merchant fleet a