Most shipmanagers will tell you quality is a better measure than fleet size alone; but increasing demands of training and keeping crew, advising on greener shipping and newbuildings, and improving diversity suggest size still matters

Security sources in the region say nine crewmembers have been kidnapped by the pirates, with four seafarers left on board

After five months in Houthi captivity, nine Filipino seafarers from Eternity C are set be released, according to the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs

The Simandou project, in which Rio Tinto has a major stake through its joint venture SimFer, could be one of the biggest shake-ups to hit the dry bulk sector in years

BIMCO continues to be a source of stability and expertise in an industry that is buffeted by shocks on an almost weekly basis

Completing her third year as the head of Wista International, Petraki is putting systems in place to relieve the pressure on those with ‘day jobs’

Are the teachings of St Augustine compatible with the theory of relatively? Rouch is the priest who can probably tell you

As shipowners’ main voice to governments, the ICS has plenty to grapple with as trade tensions continue and the divides over green shipping play out at the IMO

An investigation revealed the first mate had been looking at his phone while navigating the vessel using the autopilot 

The dream of a career at sea is still real, and shipping must do a better job of promoting the career path. But challenges old and new continue to hold back progress

O’Neil also highlighted a recent shift in Asia, especially China, where shipowners are increasingly open to long-term partnerships with foreign shipmanagers

Women seafarers face many health and safety problems globally, and their problems are not seen as important by their employers. But to solve the recruitment and retention crisis, steps need to be taken