IMO and Saudi Arabia launch project for seafarers 

The International Maritime Organization and Saudi Arabia have launched the ‘NextWave Seafarers Project’, aiming to tackle the global seafarer shortage while creating career opportunities for cadets from less-developed countries and small island developing states. Running from... more
Jaxport completes vehicle expansion project phase 

Contractors have completed the expansion of Jaxport’s berth 22 at the Blount Island Marine Terminal, allowing it to accommodate larger vehicle carriers up to 750 ft long. This project is the first of two vehicle projects that are part of a USD 60 million initiative designed... more
Guyana Port names its first dredger 

Damen Shipyards Group has supplied a CSD 350 cutter suction dredger to Guyana Port, including floating pipelines, spare parts, commissioning and crew training. The dredger will support port expansion efforts by deepening key shipping channels in the Demerara River to ensure... more
Mou for ICS, LROO, Marina 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register One Ocean (LROO) and the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore digital seafarer certification. The companies will collaborate in a pilot project that... more
ThPA master plan approved 

The port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has announced the approval of its master plan, through presidential decree No. 12/2025. The plan will enable the company to proceed with mandatory investments aimed at upgrading and modernising the port. A key investment includes expanding pier... more
Arkas expands network with India Med service 

Arkas Line has launched a new India Med Service (IMS), strengthening links between India, the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Partnering with the Parekh Group, the service has been designed to provide optimised transit times between these regions. The option started on 11... more
DNV guidance on Hong Kong Convention 

DNV has released a guide, entitled ‘Safe and green recycling for shipowners’, designed to help shipowners comply with regulations laid down in the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulations. The HKC takes effect on 26 June, setting global standards for... more
Grendi expanding workforce and reach 

The Italian Grendi Group is following up on its EUR 36 million investment plan for 2024-2026, as the company declared in the presentation of its 2024 results. In the previous year it allocated EUR 14 million to modernise maritime transport and port terminals, focusing on... more
Arches Capital investing in Next Ocean radar system 

Next Ocean has secured seed investment from Arches Capital “to drive its expansion and enhance maritime safety worldwide,” as the company stated in a media release. The Delft-based enterprise develops predictive radar systems that provide real-time insights into wave-induced... more
Tallink Silja deploys ‘Star 1’ on Kapellskär–Paldiski route 

Tallink Silja has introduced the ‘Star 1’ vessel on its Kapellskär–Paldiski route, increasing freight capacity whilst maintaining the number of departures. The vessel replaces the previously deployed ‘Regal Star’ and ‘Sailor’, and offers additional space for freight and... more