Shipping

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (TSEC code: 2606 – one of nine public-listed companies of the Far Eastern Group), has contracted with Japan’s Sumitomo Marine Co. Ltd. to commission Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. to build a 99,990 DWT Post Panamax Bulk Carrier M.V. Cemtex Excellence. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is to expand its operations and services in the important French, Italian and Monégasque markets by signing a joint venture agreement with Monaco-based Sea World Management (SWM).



Leading global marine energy solutions provider KPI OceanConnect launches a ‘Women in Shipping’ initiative for the International Women’s Day on March 8 following an internal research program.

An appetite to honour the people who prepare delicious, nutritious dishes for vessels’ crewmembers is the inspiration behind a new shipping industry celebration: ‘Cooks Day.’

Shipping needs to focus on its international nature and pull together at this difficult time, an emergency meeting of ship managers agreed today.

Expanding to strengthen support in Asia, International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) opened offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Qingdao, China today.

ILO, IMO, UNCTAD and WHO reiterate calls for vaccination and crew change.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the worlds merchant fleet, has warned of supply chain disruption should the free movement of Ukrainian and Russian seafarers be impeded.

AET, a leading owner and operator of maritime transportation assets and specialised services, named its newest vessel which is also one of the world’s first dual-fuel and amongst the most environmentally friendly VLCCs in the market.