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Social media reliance poses risk to seafarers with access to toxic online content, warns industry experts

Over-reliance on social media and digesting toxic content could end up spilling into real life behavior onboard as users struggle to balance reality and online worlds, industry experts told delegates at the inaugural Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) global...

Arab women in maritime finalize regional strategy to advance gender equality

The Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) has finalized a five-year regional strategy and action plan to boost women’s participation in the maritime industry. The strategy was the outcome of a week-long regional workshop in Alexandria, Egypt (27–31 July),...

MOL Completes Large-scale Renovation of Technical Research Center- Creating a Future-oriented Research Center Combining Sustainability and Workstyle Balance

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced the completion of a large-scale renovation of the Technical Research Center in Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, transforming it into a futuristic facility that seamlessly...

Auto Carrier Market Correction Signals New Phase of Stability

The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for the car carrier market, with rates and values continuing to normalize after several years of exceptional highs. While conditions are not yet fully aligned with historical averages, the trajectory suggests a soft...

How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit

Three recent bulk carrier projects show how LR’s approach keeps wind conversions on schedule and in compliance – and how early planning ensures ship operators aren’t left in a spin over rotor sail installations. Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) are gaining...

Special Focus: Supramax & Panamax Coal Cargo Flow Trends from Indonesia

In 2025, Indonesia’s role as a key supplier of Supramax and Panamax coal cargoes is under pressure due to shifting energy trends in Asia. China and India, the two largest buyers of Indonesian coal, are reducing their reliance on coal-fired power by increasing domestic...

Social media reliance poses risk to seafarers with access to toxic online content, warns industry experts

Arab women in maritime finalize regional strategy to advance gender equality

MOL Completes Large-scale Renovation of Technical Research Center- Creating a Future-oriented Research Center Combining Sustainability and Workstyle Balance

Auto Carrier Market Correction Signals New Phase of Stability

How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit

Special Focus: Supramax & Panamax Coal Cargo Flow Trends from Indonesia

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