The protracted ordeal endured by the crew members of the 300,000 dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC) Heroic Idun, who were detained in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea since August last year, seems to be nearing a resolution. At the end of April, a Nigerian court approved a plea bargain between the shi
The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for Q1 2023, revealing a decline in overall happiness levels among seafarers during the first three months of the year. The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) report covers ten key questions that provide insights into th
As the maritime industry transitions to a low and zero-carbon future, African maritime players are being advised to implement new training infrastructure for seafarers to adapt to the ongoing continent’s green transition.
Norwegian regulator has launched an investigation into an incident, which led to an injury, on an Equinor-operated platform in the North Sea.
OEUK’s survey shows that the majority of MPs believe the UK can achieve its net-zero goals by collaborating with the oil and gas industry.
As the current chairman is leaving the Energy Industries Council (EIC), a new one has been appointed to take his place.
Prosafe has embarked on a quest to find a new CEO, as its current one decided to resign after more than six years in the role.
Italian classification society RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU) aimed at promoting academic, technical, and educational exchange between the two institutions. The goal of the MoU is to inspire leadership and innovation for a sustainable mar
Navigator Gas, owner and operator of handysize liquefied gas carriers, has entered into a secured term loan facility which includes sustainability and gender diversity-linked performance indicators. The company entered into the facility agreement with among others, Nordea Bank Abp, ABM AMRO Bank N.V
UK-based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable manufacturer and installer XLCC has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) from Global Marine Group to drive business growth. According to XLCC, the appointment of Ian Douglas as CEO takes the company into the next phase of its evolution, the
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and technology group Wärtsilä have inked a partnership deal that will focus on the introduction of next-generation renewable fuels, optimisation of digital port operations, and developing future talent. The duo has signed a Memorandum of Understandi
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has given approval to Fugro for its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training course. According to Fugro, this world-first endorsement ensures that only appropriately trained and competent individuals enter the ROV industry, helping
1,300 offshore workers will embark on a “historic” 48-hour stoppage on dozens of offshore platforms on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf.
The U.S. Coast Guard has performed medevac of a crew member from one of Allseas’ vessels around 15 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
