[By: The Nautical Institute] The Nautical Institute has launched a global competition asking maritime students and cadets to demonstrate their understanding of pilot transfer safety. The competition has the support of the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA).
[By: RightShip] RightShip, the maritime industry's leading safety and risk intelligence platform, and NorthStandard, one of the world's leading P&I clubs, today announced a strategic collaboration that will see NorthStandard leverage RightShip's safety and risk intelligence to strengthen its loss…
Danish ferry operator Scandlines retired the oldest vessel in its fleet, the Kronprins Frederik, which had become a well-known fixture on the Baltic. The ferry made its last run heading to a recycling yard after 45 years of service.
Shipping activity overnight and into August 1 appears to have been subdued in the Strait of Hormuz, with two Iranian attacks on vessels in transit late Friday. No attacks or disruptions were noted in the Hormuz on Saturday or Sunday.
The Russia – Ukraine war started on 24 February 2022, when Moscow invaded its neighbor. The invasion triggered widespread condemnation, and a coalition of over 40 countries has imposed coordinated economic sanctions on Russia as a result.
Saudi Arabia convened an inaugural meeting in Riyadh on July 30 of nations interested in joining a maritime defense coalition to “enhance maritime security, protect international maritime corridors, and counter threats targeting maritime navigation and global trade.” The maritime corridor…
