16+ hour, 34+ min ago  (288+ words) In a major move to empower the local maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has rolled out a landmark policy to modernize licensing procedures and open new career paths for Filipino seafarers. Under Memorandum Circular No. MD-2026-01, updated standards have…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (392+ words) Mitsui O. S. K. Lines (MOL) wants to start moving its vessels stranded near the Strait of "Hormuz as soon as possible but must first ensure safe passage and receive guidance from the Japanese government, its chief executive said on Thursday. Although U. S. President…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (403+ words) The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning maritime employers that failure to meet minimum standards for seafarers" living and working conditions may result in serious consequences. Employers are required to provide the timely payment of wages, safe accommodation, adequate…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (315+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Liberian Registry Urges Expanded Sanctions Checks for Seafarers According to a report from The Maritime Executive, the Liberian Registry, which holds a leading share of the global flag-services market, is…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (295+ words) According to a report from The Maritime Executive, global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents have declined to their lowest first-quarter levels since 1991. The International Maritime Bureau's quarterly data indicates only 16 incidents were reported worldwide in the first quarter, a…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (535+ words) New ammonia-powered vessel runs without oil, offering a scalable path to zero-carbon shipping for global trade. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled what it calls the world's first ammonia-powered vessel, marking a major step toward zero-carbon shipping. The company announced…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (750+ words) The Federal Government has secured 746 million pounds for the modernisation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, made this known while declaring open, the "Blue Economy Investment…...

7+ hour, 18+ min ago  (733+ words) A fragile ceasefire that's mostly quieted the skies over the Middle East isn't giving shippers the nerve to brave the narrow waterway that holds the key to 20% of the world's oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz may be officially re-opening…...

8+ hour, 41+ min ago  (157+ words) Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would "set a dangerous precedent" and countries should not impede freedom of navigation, the UN's shipping agency said on Thursday. Iranian officials have raised the idea of charging…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (667+ words) File: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday said Nigeria's maritime sector had recorded significant improvements under this administration, citing the elimination of piracy, clearance of Apapa port…...