Chinese seafarers, among the world’s largest resources of crew, are facing renewed severe hurdles to get on and off ships, in the latest battle shipping is facing in the ongoing crew change crisis.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will grant pioneer status to ships classed by the International Associations of Classification Societies (IACS) and provide incentives for domestic shipowners and operators.
WISTA Bermuda has launched a new event series “WISTA Bermuda – 30 Minute Dialogue”, and their inaugural dialogue focused on “seafarer’s welfare in the age of Covid-19 and keeping the global economy moving.”
There’s a changing of the guard at the world’s largest shipping company. As he hits the mandated retirement age of 65 for leaders of Chinese state-run entities, Xu Lirong is stepping down as chairman and party secretary at Cosco Shipping after six years in charge.
As world leaders prepare to gather in Scotland for the COP26 conference next week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has added its voice to the industry's call for action on climate-changing emissions.
