Lloyd’s Register CEO Nick Brown to take up role on 1st July this year.

IMO is continuing to introduce countries to the concept of National Maritime Transport Policies (NMTPs). Officials from 10 countries, including Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) took part in the 4th Advanced Maritime Leaders' Programme (20 April).

Seafarer welfare and the outlook for post pandemic global trade will form the key discussion points at Sea Asia’s inaugural Virtual Preview event, which commences on 21st April for two days – as part of Singapore Maritime Week.

The IMO Council has approved draft amendments to the IMO Convention to expand the size of the Council, extend the term of its Members and recognize three additional language texts as authentic versions  of the IMO Convention.

WISTA Hellas Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 8th April. The AGM was held online due to the restrictive measures for the pandemic. 

The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame has announced that it aims to hold this year’s annual Induction Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 7 July 2021, as an in-person dinner event under the stars.