Countries have agreed a global deal to tackle shipping emissions, after nearly ten years of negotiations.

The deal was nearly derailed after Saudi Arabia forced a last minute vote and the US pulled out of talks in London – but it eventually passed on Friday.

Small island states and environmental groups were angry that a blanket tax was not agreed to and called th…

The pilots’ service has been suspended as part of Belgium’s national day of industrial action. The disruption could cost the port millions, a spokesperson for Port of Antwerp-Bruges said. By Wednesday morning, 12 departing and 16 arriving vessels were waiting; that number had risen to nearly 50 by midday, causing significant delays in cargo operations.

The strike actio…

The incident occurred approximately 80 nautical miles southwest of Azhikkal, Kerala. Of the 22 crew members onboard, 18 jumped into the sea to escape the blaze, with several sustaining burn injuries. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have launched a full-scale rescue and response operation with multiple vessels and aircraft deployed to the scene.

“There were…