The Q1 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers has revealed a quarter of two halves. What began as an initial period of stabilisation was abruptly overturned by the outbreak of conflict in the Persian Gulf, leaving many seafarers with...

Cargill’s membership underlines MERC’s expanding international reach and highlights the increasing influence of commercial operators in driving emissions reduction. The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has welcomed Cargill as its newest member, broadening...

In February, the European Commission adopted the 15th edition of the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities. The list now contains 41 facilities of which 30 are in the European Union (EU), Norway and the UK, 10 are in Türkiye and one is in the United States. Once...