Carla Chamorro is currently training to become a RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) Inspector. With big changes being made on the way RightShip conduct inspections, its a challenging and exciting time to be on the team. We consi

Last year, Xinde Marine News conducted an interview with Simon Bennett, the deputy secretary generalof ICS (see details: ICS Deputy secretary General: We are concerned about the vaccination of seafarers. China has a huge influence in the glo

During the interview by Xinde Marine News, Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General, ICS, shares his views about crew change crisis, decarbonisation and IMO 2020. He also highlights the importance of the cooperation with China. Crew Change C

Industry veteran Adrian Tolson sees at lack of vigorous guidance from regulators meaning that the only way to genuinely tackle longstanding and widescale fuel delivery shortages is for the bunker industry to change its mindset, and become m

The world-renowned financial magazine Fortune officially released Chinas 50 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2022, Lei Fanpei, Chairman of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, was rated as Chinas most influential business leaders in 20

Alfa Laval has announced the appointment of Tristan Matthews to the role of Head of Marine Division for the UK Ireland, effective March 1, 2022. This strategic appointment represents the appointment of the first dedicated Marine Division Ma

The global shipping industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, development ofdecarbonization will become a primary melody in the coming decades. As the heart of the ship, marine engines are the key to meet the challenge of decarb

Robert Mrsk Uggla is nominated as new Chair of the Board, A.P. Moller - Maersk. Robert Mrsk Uggla is nominated as new Chair of the Board and Marc Engel as new Vice Chair of the Board of A. P. Moller Maersks Board of Directors after the Comp

The 2022 edition of the Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report was launched onJanuary 13,2022. Singapore once again in the top spot of the leading maritime cities of the world-for the fifth year running. This is a strong testament of Singapor

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has appointed Captain Kuba Szymanski as the new Chair of the Board of the 200-year-old UK maritime charity, following the retirement of Peter McEwen MBE MNM. Capt. Szymanski is Secretary-General for Inte

In the context of the international shipping industry decarbonization, a group of new players have entered the industry. Air lubrication technology is one of the prominent and reliable technology in the current market. Although some shipown

China Classification Society is announcing the appointment of a new president and vice president. Mr Sun Feng formerly a CCS vice president becomes the new Chairman and President taking over from Mr Mo Jianhui who has retired. In a handover

As we say hello to 2022 and I reflect on one of the most demanding periods in PI history, I am certain that the International Group system remains robust and resilient to meet the challenges head-on and that North will continue to provide t

Mr. Hor Weng Yew, Managing Director Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) has been appointed the new Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), the organisation tasked to promote Singapore as an international m

Image captions left to right:[PR/INS] Ayhwa Ngoh has been appointed as Steerprops Regional Sales Manager in Southeast Asia. Robbie Wang has been appointed as Steerprops General Manager Sales in China. Steerprop has strengthened its presence