Newbuilding orders dropped to record lows in Q2 2019.

A new film from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows how IMO's Women in Maritime programme is helping to support gender diversity in the maritime sector.

With six months to go until the implementation of the 'Global Sulphur Cap' the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated guidance to help shipowners comply with new UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.

New requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions enter into effect on 1 January 2020, marking a sea change in fuel used by ships, globally, which will significantly reduce air pollution from ships with positive benefits for human health and the environment. 

A wider conflict with Iran would be negative for most types of ships and for the oil markets in general.

The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) presented a set of worthy cases, as part of its Annual General Assembly 2019, that consists of examples for society to emulate, advocating high values that can form an alternative, different Greece.