As with many other industries, key players in maritime are increasingly spurred on to accelerate innovation and adopt new technologies in a bid to stay ahead of the curve.
A serious accident involving a large passenger vessel is undeniably one of the highest risks to the safety of life at sea due to the sheer number of passengers and crew onboard.
The Cruise Lines International Association anticipates positive year-over-year growth for the industry globally in 2018, with a passenger forecast of 28 million.
Greece's Council of State has bowed to the objection of two major Greek construction companies and dealt another blow to Cosco Shipping's plan to further develop the port of Piraeus.
The Council adopted its position (general approach) on a proposal to simplify and streamline the existing EU regulatory framework on seafarers’ training and certification.
