Media Releases

Following news that a seafarer has died and another has been seriously injured in the latest Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea area, INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, extends its heartfelt sympathy to...

Media Release – 13 June 2024 “INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report highlights positive improvement in safety of dry bulk shipping” •    There is now a clear 10-year trend showing significant improvements in safety across the dry bulk...

Media Release – 03 April 2024 “INTERCARGO and RightShip launch Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE)” London, 03, April 2024 – Today, RightShip, the leading global ESG focused digital maritime platform, and INTERCARGO, the International Association...

“INTERCARGO statement on attacks on merchant ships” INTERCARGO, on behalf of the international dry bulk shipping sector, strongly condemns the attacks on merchant vessels. The safety of our seafarers is paramount and ships must be...

Joint Media Release – 7 March 2024 “Attack on MV True Confidence – 06 March 2024” INTERCARGO joins shipping industry associations (statement attached) in expressing our deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of...

Safety of seafarers is paramount say dry bulk ship owners The safety of seafarers must be paramount as the international community seeks to address the volatile situation in the Red Sea says INTERCARGO speaking on behalf of the world’s dry bulk ship...

-19 December 2023- INTERCARGO condemns Red Sea attacks and calls for vigilance   INTERCARGO condemns the attacks on merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea and is calling for an immediate stop to these actions and the release of ships and their...

Media Release – 29 November 2023 “Bulk carrier design presents a decarbonisation challenge” Ship design, particularly the design of bulk carriers, presents particular challenges when it comes to the decarbonisation of existing vessels, a...