Latest maritime other updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for the recognition of seafarers as keyworkers on the anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is marking the occasion with a €500,000 project aimed at enhancing seafarers’ rights in the Arab world.
Offshore Energy
Eni has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Côte d'Ivoire, marking the country's second-largest find, as reported by Offshore Energy. The discovery underscores Eni's ongoing exploration success in the region.
Seatrade Maritime
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has stepped down as Chairman and CEO of DP World, effective immediately, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The company has announced new top executives to fill these roles.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that DP World has replaced its CEO and chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem following revelations from US Department of Justice files linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Essa Kazim has been appointed as chairman, with Yuvraj Narayan taking on the role of group CEO.
Splash247
Shipping consultant Frank Coles highlights the systemic abuse within the seafaring industry, as reported by Splash247. He criticizes the industry's self-regulation, which allows crew suffering to escalate unchecked.
