Media Releases

23 June 2022 “2022 Day of the Seafarer: Share your journey” On the Day of the Seafarer 2022, we at INTERCARGO would like to thank those seafarers who have served us selflessly during the pandemic, and those are still caught up amid the disruptions...

Media Release – 30 May 2022 “Shipping Industry Suffering from ‘Long COVID’ says INTERCARGO” The shipping industry is facing its own version of ‘long COVID’ says INTERCARGO, following warnings received from members. “Seafarers worldwide...

Today on International Day for Women in Maritime we thank those women both working on board ship and supporting crews on shore for keeping our dry bulk sector moving and supplying essential goods to people around the world. The first International...

MEDIA RELEASE – 28 April 2022 “New Report Highlights INTERCARGO Members’ Commitment to Quality” INTERCARGO has launched the thirteenth edition of its Benchmarking Report, providing a unique and real time insight into safety standards in...

Media Release – 6 April 2022 “Time for Reflection at INTERCARGO’s Spring Semi-Annual Meetings” With an estimated 100 merchant vessels under blockade in Ukrainian ports, it was time for reflection as INTERCARGO members, Executive...

INTERCARGO is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO), member states and governments to engage effectively with the involved countries and local authorities to ensure safe passage out of danger for ships and their crews.   The...

INTERCARGO extends its support and sympathy to all members of the shipping community who have been caught up in the terrible conflict in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all those at the centre of the conflict, and the seafarers trapped at sea and...

Joint Media Release – 8 December 2021 issued by The Human Element Industry Group (HEIG)   “Industry group reveals initial results from research into maritime deaths in enclosed spaces” Enclosed space deaths continue to be one...