NEW EU ETS RULES TAKE EFFECT FROM JANUARY 2026: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW January 2026 marks a turning point for the EU Emissions Trading System. After a two-year phase-in, maritime transport will face full compliance under the EU ETS, alongside an expanded scope covering additional greenhouse gases and a tighter emissions cap. Source: Safety4Sea These changes reinforce […]

MMS: ALTERNATIVE FUELS POSE MEDICAL RISKS FOR SEAFARERS The global shift to alternative marine fuels is bringing potential new medical risks for seafarers without adequate support, Marine Medical Solutions (MMS) notes. According to MMS, while fuels such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen support the industry’s environmental goals, they are also introducing new hazards. These […]

MAINTAINING ORAL HEALTH AND GOOD SLEEP HABITS WHILE ONBOARD The American P&I Club, in cooperation with Medical Solutions Services (MSS), has published its third USCG Tac Plus Newsletter of 2025: Oral Health and Best Sleep Habits. According to the American Club, traditionally, seafarers have had limited access to dental care while onboard, especially during lengthy […]

World Maritime Day theme 2026-2027 ‘From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’ “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence” has been selected as the IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2026 and 2027, culminating in the annual celebration on the final Thursday of September. For the first time, the theme will run for two years, highlighting IMO’s […]

TRAINING TOPIC: IMO CCC 11 AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS This training program, compiled by Lloyd’s Register based on the latest conclusions from IMO/CCC 11, is designed for both seafarers and shore-based staff (QHSE/DPA, technical, newbuilding/conversion, and operations) to safely and compliantly manage the transition to alternative fuels (NH₃, H₂, alcohols, LPG/ethane, low-flashpoint oil, fuel cells, on-board […]

GLOBAL MARITIME MARKET IN AUGUST 2025 August 2025 saw the global maritime market facing a complex reality: a clear divergence between key segments and ever-changing geopolitical challenges. This was not just a month of numbers, but a period of strategic restructuring and adaptation for the entire industry. 1. CONTAINER SHIPPING: OVERCAPACITY PRESSURE WEIGHS ON FREIGHT […]

FROM SAFETY PERFORMANCE TO HUMAN CAPITAL ROI: A STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE CREW DEVELOPMENT Introduction: The Shifting Tides of Maritime Human Capital – From Cost Center to Value Driver The global maritime industry stands at a confluence of three powerful and transformative currents: the disruptive force of decarbonization technologies, the imminent dawn of widespread automation, […]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: HOW THE TANKER SHIPPING MARKET WILL DIVERGE IN 2025-2026 👇 According to a new BIMCO report, the tanker shipping market faces an intriguing paradox: despite a significant global oil surplus, the fates of crude tankers and product tankers are set to diverge dramatically. Here are the 5 key takeaways you need to […]

HOW THE MARITIME INDUSTRY IS PREPARING FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL ADOPTION The energy transition is advancing, but not at the same pace everywhere. In 2015, just 0.7% of new cars sold were electric; by 2024, that figure had surged to 22%. Over the same period, solar’s share of global electricity generation increased sixfold. Shipping, by contrast, […]

MARITIME COMPANIES STRUGGLE TO SCALE AI DESPITE HIGH ENTHUSIASM Maritime companies are stuck in the early stages of AI adoption, unable to scale beyond small experiments as widespread optimism collides with implementation reality, according to new industry research. The study “Beyond the Hype: What the maritime industry really thinks about AI” by Thetius in partnership […]