Innovation & technology News

New COMPETIQ, a live avatar interviewer recruitment platform, launched as merchant shipping faces growing officer recruitment crisis

Cleaner Seas June 30, 2026

(30th June 2026) – CCOMPETIQ a new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help employers recruit qualified seafarers faster, while maintaining rigorous standards of safety, verification and competence.

Education News

Mintra and MARINA sign MOU to Strengthen Digital Learning and Future Maritime Skills in the Philippines

Cleaner Seas June 26, 2026

(MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 25th June 2026) – Mintra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA) to explore how digital learning and workforce management solutions can support the continued development of Filipino seafarers, maritime professionals and the wider maritime workforce. Signed in Manila on the

Events News

Posidonia 2026 Newsletter Issue 06

Cleaner Seas June 24, 2026

RECORD-BREAKING POSIDONIA 2026 DELIVERS DEALS, DIALOGUE AND DIRECTION FOR SHIPPING’S FUTURE Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital

Environmental compliance News

SKANReg Reinforces Commitment to Compliance and Sustainable Growth at Posidonia 2026

Cleaner Seas June 18, 2026

Athens, Greece – June 6, 2026 — The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th, reaffirming its commitment to international fleet compliance, technical excellence, and sustainable maritime growth. As one of the most prominent global shipping events,

Events News

Record-Breaking Posidonia 2026 Delivers Deals, Dialogue and Direction for Shipping’s Future

Cleaner Seas June 16, 2026

Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital transformation and mounting pressures on global supply chains, the exhibition provided a unique

Climate Change

Europe Can Price Carbon. Can It Actually Cut It?

Cleaner Seas June 14, 2026

By Sjoerd de Jager, PortXchange Co-Founder & Managing Director The EU ETS benchmark values for 2026–2030 will be adopted by an implementing act. Following the 4-week public consultation launched last month and the scrutiny by EU Member States in the Climate Change Committee, the Commission will adopt the benchmarks by the end of June. Europe […]

Marine Pollution News

DP WORLD LAUNCHES FIRST GLOBAL SEAGRASS RESTORATION INITIATIVE IN SOUTH KOREA

Cleaner Seas June 11, 2026

Partnership with Korea Green Foundation and FIRA will help restore seagrass meadows off Geoje Island, supporting marine biodiversity, blue carbon habitats and local communities BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – 11 June 2026: DP World has launched its first global seagrass restoration initiative on Geoje Island in South Korea, supporting efforts to restore 2.4 hectares of coastal […]

Economy News

Clarusto Logistics Expands China Presence to Support Growing Trade Demand Across Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Cleaner Seas June 9, 2026

(Glasgow, Scotland – 9 June 2026) — Clarusto Logistics has opened a new office in Wuhan, China, expanding its presence in one of the world’s most important trading markets and strengthening support for customers moving goods across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The new office officially opened on 7 May 2026 and is located […]

Events News

Posidonia 2026 Closes on a High Over 35,000 Visitors and 2,200 Exhibitors Set New Exhibition Records

Cleaner Seas June 7, 2026

The 29th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition closed today at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, cementing its position as the world’s premier maritime business platform and the essential forum for setting the policy agenda of an industry that moves 87% of global trade. Against a backdrop of unprecedented geopolitical and regulatory pressure – from the […]

Events News

POSIDONIA 2026 The proceedings of Posidonia 2026 came to a close with the Press Conference of the Union of Greek Shipowners. The President of the UGS, Melina Travlos, addressed a wide range of questions of national, European and global interest.

Cleaner Seas June 6, 2026

The highly anticipated Press Conference of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), held within the framework of Posidonia 2026, brought the proceedings of the global gathering of the shipping community in Greece to a close. In a packed room, with strong attendance by representatives of Greek and international media, the President of the Union of […]