Shipping Industry Urges UN to Help Free Seafarers Trapped in Ukraine

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The maritime industry's original and most viewed e-news service February 24, 2023 Maritime Today The maritime industry's original and most viewed e-news service Shipping Industry Urges UN to Help Free Seafarers Trapped in Ukraine The maritime industry is urging the United Nations to help free hundreds of seafarers and dozens of ships that remain trapped in Ukrainian waters a year after Russia's invasion.In a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, an international group of shipping companies and organizations urgently called for diplomatic efforts toward the immediate release of the 331 seafarers still Mejia to Lead World Maritime University Professor Max Mejia has been named as the next president of the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden.Selected following a competitive selection process Featured video Risky Business: Ranking & Reporting on Maritime Risks in 2023 Allianz recently released its 12th Annual Risk Barometer for the maritime industry. 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Seaway7 and Saipem Partner in Pursuit of Offshore Wind Work Subsea 7's renewables-focused offshore installation subsidiary Seaway7 on Thursday announced it has struck a deal with offshore services company Saipem to collaboratively pursue projects in the Singapore Companies Should Manage Own Risks in Russian Oil Trade, Minister Says Companies in Singapore will have to consider and manage any potential impact on their business activities, transactions, and customer relationships when dealing with Russian crude oil and refined Maritime Reporter and Engineering News (February 2023) pdf • online Government Shipbuilding Picks Up The U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and NOAA all have vibrant shipbuilding aspirations. Is the industrial base geared up to support it? By Edward Lundquist Floating Production Demand Grows With a strong rebound in oil prices and energy insecurity, the market for FPSOs, FLNGs and FSRUs is strong for 2023 and beyond. 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