ENVIRONMENTALISTS CALL FOR IMO TOTAL BAN ON SCRUBBERS Scrubbers have become the tool of choice for many shipowners to meet low sulphur regulations, but environmentalists argue they poison the seas. A study on the atmospheric and oceanic effects of scrubber residues and operations has seen environmentalists take their concerns to the IMO in a bid to see […]
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THE RISING THREAT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: A CALL TO ACTION FOR SEAFARERS For over eight decades, antibiotics have been essential in combating bacterial infections. However, irresponsible usage and a lagging development pipeline have propelled the world to a tipping point. According to The Lancet, drug-resistant infections are rising steeply, with projections of 10 million annual […]
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IMO POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR 12) The Twelfth Session of the IMO Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) Sub-Committee was held from January 27 to January 31, 2025, in London, where key issues related to marine pollution prevention were discussed. The Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) Sub-Committee addresses all matters related to pollution prevention and […]
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You can take your pick of a wide variety of opinions about what Trump 2.0 will do to the global oil markets, but it’s a safe bet that nearly all those opinions amount to one effect: disruption. The US president has already dropped a heavy hint to Saudi Arabia to produce more crude oil to […]
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COMMERCIAL SHIPPING IS BEING WEAPONISED – NORTHSTANDARD Insurer highlights tension between rising sanctions, geopolitical strain, a growing dark fleet, and the right of innocent passage under rules-based order. Commercial shipping is in the process of being weaponised, NorthStandard head of external affairs Mike Salthouse told journalists in London this week, in an environment of increasing […]
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PRODUCT TANKER DELIVERIES JUMPING 256% TO 16-YEAR HIGH In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the current delivery schedule for product tankers which is expected to jump an impressive 256% this year compared with 2024. According to current delivery schedules, product tanker newbuild deliveries are […]
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DARK FLEET, DECARBONIZATION AND GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURES REMAIN TOP MARITIME FOCUS AREAS IN 2025
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DARK FLEET, DECARBONIZATION AND GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURES REMAIN TOP MARITIME FOCUS AREAS IN 2025 Range of pressing issues to be addressed this year by the world’s shipping regulator. Speaking at a news conference on 14 January 2025, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted several areas high on the agenda of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as it […]
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KICK OFF 2025 WITH SEAFARER CLUB 🎆🌠💯💯 Following the success of our weekend event series in 2024, Seafarer Club is back with exciting weekly topics for 2025 😍😍 Here’s the opening theme for 2025: 🚢 VIETNAM’S MARITIME INDUSTRY AND CARBON EMISSION REDUCTION 🌍 Quickly hit the registration link and join Seafarer Club’s event to learn […]
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🌟 SEAFARER CLUB REVEALS TOP SKILLS EMPLOYERS WILL SEEK IN 2025! 🌟 Did you know? 2025 will be the year for versatile, creative, and adaptable candidates! But how can you stay ahead and not be left behind? Join Seafarer Club’s event, where you’ll: ✅ Discover the must-have skills that employers can’t ignore in the upcoming […]
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TIME TO FOCUS ON THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN DECARBONIZATION The industry must cultivate a culture where environmental protection becomes as integral to operations as safety awareness. The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its decarbonization journey. Over the past decade, the sector has transitioned from focusing solely on air pollutants like sulfur oxides […]
