HUMAN ELEMENT News Archive

INTERTANKO sets clear plan for strengthening the resilience of global energy supply chains at Maritime Conference of the Americas, Panama

The need for globally consistent regulations to enable the strengthening of the energy supply chain was the overarching message delivered... MORE

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Hantavirus: potential implications for shipping

On 2 May 2026, an incident where a cluster of passengers aboard a cruise ship with severe respiratory illness was... MORE

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INTERTANKO Human Element Committee meets to discuss humanitarian issue in Gulf

INTERTANKO’s Human Element in Shipping Committee met in Limassol Cyprus to discuss many issues related to the recruitment, employment, training,... MORE

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INTERTANKO’s strategy and planning during the Middle East conflict

As geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict escalate, INTERTANKO has activated a structured, three-phase strategy designed to support tanker owners,... MORE

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Exceptional Gulf Region disruption impacting crew welfare and inspection cycles

The conflict in the Gulf region is creating significant disruptions for tanker owners and operators, with vessels facing prolonged delays... MORE

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Ukraine attacks Baltic ports

Ukraine has continued to extend its attacks against Russian infrastructure with drone attacks into Primorsk and Ust Luga on 25... MORE

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Iran conflict: INTERTANKO priorities for the Gulf region adopted at IMO Council

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) held an Extraordinary Session of Council on 18 and 19 March, with one agenda item:... MORE

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Seafarer protection in the Gulf: Governments need to act – and act together

INTERTANKO has made clear what the industry needs from governments right now: coordinated action – not piecemeal responses – to... MORE

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Strait of Hormuz: INTERTANKO meets with IMO Secretary General in urgent briefing

On 11 March, INTERTANKO and other industry representatives took part in an urgent briefing on the shipping situation in the... MORE

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IMO SSE 12: Safety of life-saving appliances, fire protection and emerging technologies

The 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) met between 9-13 March, making significant... MORE

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