Europe’s pressured marine protected areas (MPAs) and the life they harbour have been left to fend for themselves by European leaders who gathered this week for the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). Despite scientific evidence and citizen pressure, the Nice...

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Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise. A study conducted by Cardiff University’s Seafarers International Research Centre in 2025 revealed that over 33% of seafarers working on cargo ships reported...

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At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation system that doesn’t solely rely on satellite signals has become vital for critical maritime operations. With real-world disruptions...

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“Geo-politics is once again threatening the safety and stability of global supply chains so we must hope for de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with concerns it could see a de-facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a vital entry point for...

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  Maritime war risk premium in the Middle East could increase if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates following the latest Israeli attacks, market participants said June 13. “It all depends on how sustained the conflict is. More than a year ago, there was a barrage...

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The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rose on Friday to log a weekly gain on rising rates across vessel segments. The main index BBDI, which monitors rates for capesize, panamax and supramax...

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