CURRENT lifeboat rules for merchant ships are inadequate for operations in ice. A discussion group at the Helsinki Arctic Shipping Summit last week discussed emergency response and lifesaving issues associated with Arctic and Antarctic trade, writes Craig Eason.

THE European Parliament wants to increase the percentage of Europe?s ferry fleet covered by a new passenger rights law, writes Justin Stares in Brussels .

Suezmax system for Gungen

MONEY might be what makes the world go round, but the trouble is that in shipping there is a distinct lack of it. To be precise, there is a lack of the traditional ship finance variety.

Judge indicates four jailed seafarers could be acquitted or receive substantial reduced sentences

Owner rewards shareholders with final dividend of £0.03 per share