- Columbia Group calls for disability inclusivity in maritime
Columbia Group has called for greater disability inclusivity across the maritime sector, stressing that the industry must become more accessible to people with disabilities. The company said inclusion should go beyond compliance and become part of maritime culture, training, recruitment and workplace design.https://www.seanews.co.uk/safety/columbia-group-calls-for-disability-inclusivity-in-maritime
. - SHIPDEX and Inje University forge strategic alliance to standardise maritime technical data
SHIPDEX and Inje University have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the standardisation of maritime technical data. The cooperation will focus on digital transformation, research and the development of international standards for maritime information exchange.
. - World Oceans Day: IMO urges nations to put ocean policies into practice
The International Maritime Organization marked World Oceans Day by urging governments to move from commitments to concrete action in protecting the oceans. IMO stressed the importance of implementing policies that support sustainable shipping and marine environmental protection.
. - Purus CSOV wins work on Dutch offshore wind project
Purus has secured a contract for one of its commissioning service operation vessels to support a Dutch offshore wind project. The vessel will provide accommodation and logistics services during the construction phase of the development.https://splash247.com/purus-csov-wins-work-on-dutch-offshore-wind-project/
. - Eni and Petronas create Southeast Asia upstream powerhouse
Eni and Petronas have agreed to combine selected upstream assets in Indonesia and Malaysia to create a major regional energy company. The new venture is expected to strengthen both companies’ position in Southeast Asia’s gas and energy markets.https://splash247.com/eni-and-petronas-create-southeast-asia-upstream-powerhouse/
. - Technip Energies secures major role on Mozambique FLNG project
Technip Energies has been awarded a significant contract related to the Coral North floating LNG project offshore Mozambique. The company will provide engineering, procurement and integration work for the floating liquefied natural gas development.https://splash247.com/technip-energies-secures-major-role-on-mozambique-flng-project/
. - Houthis to impose complete ban on Israeli ships in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis announced plans to impose a complete ban on Israeli ships operating in the Red Sea as regional tensions continue to escalate. The group warned that vessels linked to Israel would be targeted if they enter the area.https://gcaptain.com/houthis-to-impose-complete-ban-on-israeli-ships-in-red-sea/
. - 24 seafarers rescued from Palau-flagged oil tanker hit by U.S. Navy
Twenty-four seafarers were rescued from a Palau-flagged oil tanker after a collision involving a U.S. Navy vessel. Authorities said all crew members were safely evacuated while investigations into the incident are underway.https://www.seanews.co.uk/safety/24-seafarers-rescued-from-palau-flagged-oil-tanker-hit-by-u-s-navy
. - EPS introduces new IMO II MR tanker pool
Eastern Pacific Shipping has launched a new IMO II MR tanker pool aimed at improving commercial efficiency and fleet deployment. The pool is expected to provide participating owners with broader market access and operational flexibility.https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime/eps-introduces-new-imo-ii-mr-tanker-pool
. - Ports can no longer treat disruption as an exception
Ports worldwide must adapt to constant disruption rather than viewing crises as isolated events, according to a new industry opinion piece. The article argues that resilience, digitalisation and flexible infrastructure are becoming essential for long-term port operations.https://www.seanews.co.uk/opinion/ports-can-no-longer-treat-disruption-as-an-exception