Columbia Group CEO questions whether shipping is heading for a wider crewing shortage
LIMASSOL: Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation
Sky Light’s Indian Seafarers return home with only the clothes on their backs
MUMBAI: Eight Indian seafarers who survived the March 1 missile attack on the oil tanker Sky Light near Oman’s Khasab port returned to Mumbai on March 18 around 1 pm, amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict,
Mental health experts warn increased use of multiple digital tools and processes could lead to technostress among crews
HAMBURG: Mental health experts are warning crewing managers to be alert to signs of technostress that could arise from the digital demands a seafarer must grapple with while at sea. As ships become smarter,
MarTrust and ISWAN Unite to Strengthen Seafarer Wellbeing
LONDON: MarTrust, part of Marcura, and the crew payments solution supporting more than 150,000 seafarers worldwide, has partnered with the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), the international not-for-profit maritime organisation providing 24/7
Elcome launches Video on Demand service to improve Seafarer experiences and reduce Bandwidth expenses
MUMBAI : Maritime technology integrator Elcome International has introduced a novel Video on Demand (VoD) service to deliver high-quality, culturally pertinent entertainment directly to ship crew members’ personal devices. The new Elcome VoD service
India Maritime Norway Dialogue advances : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, Government of India, participated in the India Maritime Norway Dialogue held in Mumbai on 18th June 2025. Emphasizing India’s proactive approach to seafarer welfare
ELCOME’s New Wi-Fi Solution is improving Life at Sea for Seafarers
PHILADELPHIA : When the Maritime Labour Convention’s latest amendments came into force in December 2024, requiring “regular and reliable” internet access for seafarers, many in the industry saw an opportunity to improve life at
Changes to maritime law ‘reflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer’
SOUTHAMPTON : Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025. These are two of the latest amendments proposed under