Celebrate the start of summer 2025 with six MSC CRUISE ships sailing across Greece and the Mediterranean’s iconic destinations

MSC Cruises marked the start of its 2025 Summer season in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean with a special trade event held aboard MSC Armonia at Piraeus Port.

Enclosed Space Fatalities – A united industry response

The fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop took place at OCIMF’s London office on 27 March 2025. The cross-industry working group drawn from leading maritime organisations gathered to identify measures to reduce or eliminate deaths in enclosed spaces onboard vessels.

The U.S. Trade Representative’s newly unveiled port fees are a bold escalation

The U.S. Trade Representative’s newly unveiled port fees are a bold escalation in America’s economic tug-of-war with China — but they also carry ripple effects for the global shipping industry and U.S. exporters.

Fostering crew welfare and an inclusive culture in cruise shipping

With eight global cruise lines, over 90 ships and a workforce of more than 160,000 people from practically every nation in the world, Carnival Corporation fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging that puts employee welfare and opportunities first. Carnival Corporation’s HR Chief Bettina A. Deynes offers a unique perspective on crew culture and wellbeing.

STEERING THE SHIP IN ROUGH SEAS: NAVIGATING SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY

Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis