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Florida International Terminal Commits to $25m Investment

Feb 21, 2025

Florida International Terminal (FIT), one of SAAM Terminals' port terminals, had a great 2024: not only did it manage to extend its concession until 2035, but it also made significant progress in innovations to improve its service.'The concession…

Nigerian Seafarer Rights Central to Possible MLC 2006 Amendments

Feb 19, 2025

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is often referred to as the “Seafarers' Bill of Rights.”This much was made public at a three-day Tripartite Technical session…

Signal Mutual Indemnity Honor FIT's Weir

Feb 10, 2025

The Signal Mutual Indemnity Association honored Justin Weir, President of Florida International Terminal (FIT), with the Executive Leadership award for his work promoting worker safety and health.The association highlighted Weir's commitment…

IMO Secretary-General weighs in on release of Galaxy Leader crew

Jan 22, 2025

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has welcomed the release of the crew of the MV Galaxy Leader, after more than a year in captivity.The Secretary-General issued the following statement:…

ICS Addresses Release of Galaxy Leader crew

Jan 22, 2025

Statement from Guy Platten, International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General, following the release of the Galaxy Leader crew:We welcome the news of the Galaxy Leader crew being released today and that they will be reunited with their families…

Feurtado named Manager – Marine Systems at TDI Brooks Int'l

Jan 14, 2025

TDI Brooks announced the appointment of Frank Feurtado as Manager – Marine Systems.With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the international maritime industry, Frank initially served as a Marine Electronics Technician before climbing the ranks to become a Captain…

Amid Falling Suez Canal Revenue, Egypt to get $1.2 bln IMF Boost

Jan 06, 2025

Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund this month as part of an $8 billion program with the international lender, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Sunday.Last month, the IMF said…

Taiwan: China's threat towards island is "evolving"

Dec 13, 2024

Taiwan's defense ministry said on Friday that China's threat to Taiwan and the region has been evolving since 2022, when it began its current series of war games, and its recent large-scale buildup of maritime forces is a testament to this.China's…

Obituary: Capt John M Cox III (1930-2024)

Dec 02, 2024

Tributes have been paid to The Maritime Group (International) (TMG) founder Captain John M Cox III following his death at the age of 93.Capt Cox, known to his friends as Jack, died peacefully in Seattle on Thursday November 21 after a short illness…

North Korea Oil Imports from Russia top U.N. Limits

Nov 22, 2024

North Korea has likely received more than 1 million barrels of oil from Russia over an eight-month period this year in breach of U.N. sanctions, according to an analysis of satellite imagery published on Friday by the British-based Open Source Centre and the BBC…

Chicago Propeller Club is Int'l Chapter of Year

Nov 21, 2024

Chicago Propeller Club celebrated being named International Propeller Club of the Year at its latest event.Guests from across the Great Lakes and Mid West maritime industry gathered for the reception, a Chicago River cruise aboard club sponsor Wendella Cruises vessel the Iris…

Karin Orsel wins IMO Gender Equality Award

Nov 20, 2024

Maritime entrepreneur is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry. Ms. Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO of the MF Shipping Group based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award…

Hong Kong Maritime Week Summit Highlights Threats to Free Trade

Nov 18, 2024

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, convened for a trade summit on November 18.The Hong…

Port NOLA Names Beth Ann Branch President & CEO

Oct 24, 2024

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) Board of Commissioners has announced the appointment of Beth Ann Branch as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Branch, a highly regarded expert in global maritime strategy with…

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