Policy

Labor Unrest Resolved at Last After 13 months of negotiations, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced a tentative agreement on June 14. The deal comes a year after the previous labor contract expired and is a welcome relief for the U.S. West Coast ports, which have experienced […]

The Devastating Impact of Scrubbers on Ocean Pollution Recent studies have revealed the colossal damage that scrubbers are inflicting on the world’s oceans, over 42 months since the global sulfur cap became law. Research from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden demonstrates that water discharged from scrubbers accounts for over 90% of contaminants found in

The Thrilling Seaways Rescue Mission After being taken into custody, all 15 stowaways who managed to sneak aboard the Turkish-flagged Ro-Ro cargo ship, Galata Seaways, are now safely in the hands of Italian authorities. Despite initial rumors, the stowaways did not threaten the crew or illegally commandeer the vessel, and no piracy charges have been

Proposed Legislation on World Ocean Day On World Ocean Day, members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced legislation aimed at reducing emissions from ships traveling to U.S. ports and while anchored. Inspired by the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime initiative, these lawmakers are seeking to tax and limit carbon-based fuels, addressing concerns that

Securing the Future of Dnipro River Trade The collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine has far-reaching consequences, as large sections of the Dnipro River are now unnavigable. With trade restrictions mounting, it is necessary to explore solutions and safeguards to ensure that cargo traffic resumes on this crucial waterway. Modernizing the Fleet for

Heralding the IMCA eCMID System Annual Report The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) takes a deep dive into its latest annual report, highlighting ongoing problems concerning vessel inspections, confined spaces, cyber security, and life-saving appliances. Drawing from 1,539 analyzed reports, the IMCA aims to identify common issues to improve safety standards in the marine and

An Insurance Upgrade Faced with the potential fallout from insufficient insurance coverage for vessels, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reinforcing its requirements for ships flying its flag. The move targets protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance, which covers liability claims encompassing environmental damage and injury. Although separate hull and machinery policies exist for physical damages,

Born and raised in Mwea, Nancy Karigithu, a renowned maritime expert, first developed her love for the sea by playing with paper boats in puddles. Her enthralling journey in the maritime sector has now led her to become one of the seven contenders for the prestigious secretary general position at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

National Maritime Day: A Historical Tribute Every year on May 22, the United States commemorates National Maritime Day. This day was designated in 1933 to pay tribute to the SS Savannah, which embarked from Georgia to England in 1819, becoming the first steam-powered ship to traverse any ocean successfully. The US Merchant Marine: Pillar of