Maritime security and sanctions concerns are mounting, with the continued threat of increasingly violent piracy, cyber risks and interruptions, and AIS-related compliance and safety risks. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) latest Safety…
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Chinese iron ore imports fell to 88.5 million tonnes in July, the lowest level since May 2020. The fall in July means that accumulated imports are lower than in the first seven months of 2020. Imports this year have totalled 649.0 million, a 1.5% decli…
Communities around the world are reeling in the wake of a global pandemic right now – and seafarers are right at the eye of the squall. Even at the best of times, shipping crews are more vulnerable to fatigue than most, with demanding workloads and lac…
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RightShip has today announced that nearly 200 independent chartering organisations have moved to and are currently using its expanded Vetting Criteria, which has attracted new customers and reduced the need for charterers to apply a bespoke criteria to…
The mobility satellite industry is abuzz with the news that the Marlink Group (Marlink) could soon be acquired by Providence Equity Partners. This development is not unexpected, given that news of Marlink being up for sale has been one of the worst kep…