German flagged fleet dwindling 17% in three years says VDR

The German merchant fleet experienced its third consecutive year of contraction, amounting to a 17% decrease since its peak in 2012, the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) reports. ...

AMSA Bans Indonesian Flagged Vessel From Australian Ports

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned an Indonesian flagged general cargo ship from entering or using any port in Australia for three months.