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Although the industry is in good health according to a new report, issues in the Red Sea, decarbonisation and the increase in large vessel fires remain major issues for insurers, shipping organisations and seafarers alike.

From slowing down older bulk carriers to the increasing scrutiny of green claims, we predict what will grab the headlines next year and beyond.

Enabling undersea functions that were previously impossible and delivering environmental benefits in the process, the sector is evolving rapidly.

It’s that time of year again when the sector keeps a watchful eye on Treasury hints for the forthcoming budget.

When it comes to decarbonising the maritime industry, attention tends to focus on the ships, yet shore-side activities are also emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) and air and noise pollution.

Three examples of how technical innovation is extending human reach in the oceans

The 1.4 million kilometres of undersea cables that transit the globe, enabling modern communications, could be key to unlocking more data about our blue planet.

Data fuels our world, feeding the algorithms that power our connected lives. But when it comes to oceans, we are sometimes flying blind.

The unique maritime environment needs specialist mental health provisions, with a community interest company the latest to tackle seafarer wellbeing.

A “worrying increase” in vessel and crew abandonment was highlighted by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), leading to calls for greater punitive measures against perpetrators alongside enhanced sector collaboration in mitigation.

In an increasingly digital world where data is a precious commodity, no industry is safe from the lurking threats of cyberattacks, including the maritime sector.

High costs, undefined training quality and variable global standards are among the challenges to developing the highest marine and maritime skill levels.

It’s known by different terms, but the serious threat to the safety and the public perception of shipping is the same however you refer to the dark, grey, shadow, or phantom fleet operating at the edge of the industry.

Seafarer supply is lagging behind demand, putting workers and vessels at risk. Changing aspirations are making recruitment harder than ever – but upskilling and career progression could offer one solution.