IWC Member States Block Plans to Restart Commercial Whaling
In its annual meeting held last week in Peru, the International Whaling Commission has reaffirmed the moratorium on commercial whaling,…
Ocean Plastic Cleanups May Do More Harm Than Good
When fishers in China’s Zhejiang province return home each day, they haul ashore more than fish. Over the past four…
Israel Strikes Port of Hodeidah in Retaliation for Houthi Attacks
On Sunday, dozens of Israeli strike fighters hit Houthi-controlled ports in a massive bombing run, destroying petroleum terminals and other…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Showing Positive Momentum
Capesize This week saw significant positive momentum in the Capesize market. The BCI 5TC surged by $3,436, closing the week…
In North Sea, Pollution From Offshore Platforms "Grossly Underestimated"
Growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, the shadow of the Piper Alpha disaster loomed large over our community. The tragic explosion…
Sinking Chinese Sub Shows the New, Speedy Nature of Naval Intelligence
Earlier this year, the eagle-eyed American observer of China’s military, Tom Shugart, spotted some unusual activity at a Chinese shipyard.…
Maersk Narrows Seafarer Gender Gap With "Equal at Sea" Recruitment Drive
Maersk has reported significant progress in bridging the longstanding gender gap of its workforce. Through its Equal at Sea initiative…
IWC Member States Block Plans to Restart Commercial Whaling
In its annual meeting held last week in Peru, the International Whaling Commission has reaffirmed the moratorium on commercial whaling,…
Ocean Plastic Cleanups May Do More Harm Than Good
When fishers in China’s Zhejiang province return home each day, they haul ashore more than fish. Over the past four…
U.S. Banks Have Limited Credit Profile Impact from Refreshed Basel III Rules
The widely expected re-proposal of the Basel III endgame and the global systemically important bank (G-SIB) surcharge rules outlined by…