DNV surveyed 500 respondents. Thirty-one per cent said they had seen a cyberattack in the past 12 months at the company where they work.
Across the industry there are 2 million seafarers and 80,000 office staff.
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Unlike his predecessor, Gursky is closer to the brief. A shipbuilder by background, then the Ukrainian Maritime Register of Shipping. By comparison with his predecessor, he appears a more credible appointment.
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We do not have a seafarer shortage. We have a wage shortage.
The shipping industry has built itself a very convenient narrative:
“We have an officer shortage.”
“We cannot find people.”
“We need new…
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According to the Seaplify Salary Guide 2026 and Maritime-Zone analytics, the wage premium for officers with alternative-fuel certifications, including LNG, methanol and ammonia, on gas carriers is currently…
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Frontline, the largest VLCC operator, has sold eight 10-year-old ECO VLCCs for $831 million and has also contracted nine newbuildings for $1.2 billion. Modern owners are always selling and always buying. The question is only the price.
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OOCL Wisdom was named on 8 May 2026 at Nantong at Nantong COSCO KHI (NACKS). The vessel is a 24,168 TEU, 225,000 dwt container ship, 399.99 metres in length, and is the world’s largest methanol dual-fuel container vessel. The…
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Ammonia bunkering activity is picking up in Singapore. It may be available next year. A 5,000 cbm ammonia bunkering vessel has already been ordered for this purpose, with delivery expected in September 2027.
DNV also…
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Chief officer reportedly sentenced to 30 years. Fundraising and petition links attached concerning a Finnish seafarer and the captain.
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The Strait of Hormuz is facing humanitarian challenges. Around 20,000 seafarers are reportedly stranded. Fresh water, provisions and fuel are being consumed. There is no prospect of release at…
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When I work with students in seafaring classes, my guidance to future masters includes the following: there is nothing terrible in being relieved from a ship; there is nothing terrible in making a mistake or forgetting…
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The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Since the breach attempt was blocked, 16 vessels have been damaged. Mining of the strait continues. Clearance work will take months.
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mt Dignity (IMO 9283241, Russian flag, owned by Argo Tanker Group) has appealed to the media for assistance.
Situation reported:
- The vessel has been detained at anchorage off Suez since late…
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Researchers in Singapore from the Rudra team have identified a chain of vulnerabilities in SmartShipWeb, a cloud platform used by shore teams to manage ship systems.
The issue was said to affect chemical tankers,…
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At the request of the Ukrainian maritime administration, IMO is working on measures to counter the circulation on board of child sexual abuse material and cockfighting footage. A new campaign to replace NBZhS certificates may begin in…
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Read the news. Shipping has accepted that Hormuz is a serious issue for the long term. The discussion is now about contingency planning, i.e. what to do, rather than alarmist reactions.
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The joint US-Israeli campaign (Operations "Epic Fury" and "Roaring Lion"), launched on 28 February, continues into its 14th day with sustained airstrikes against IRGC assets, missile complexes…
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