Although the industry is in good health according to a new report, issues in the Red Sea, decarbonisation and the increase in large vessel fires remain major issues for insurers, shipping organisations and seafarers alike.
A “worrying increase” in vessel and crew abandonment was highlighted by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), leading to calls for greater punitive measures against perpetrators alongside enhanced sector collaboration in mitigation.
Four of the industry’s big players went head-to-head at an International Chamber of Shipping discussion as part of London International Shipping Week last year.
In the quest for sustainable alternatives to conventional propulsion systems in the ongoing battle against climate change, nuclear-powered ships have emerged as a promising option, with experts and industry leaders outlining important, but surmountable challenges.
We speak to Professor Gerasimos Theotokatos, the lead author of a research paper into dual-fuel engines that won the IMarEST Denny Silver Gilt Medal earlier this year.
