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International Maritime Events
August 23, 2026 - August 28, 2026 Indonesia
IMPA Congress 2026 to Connect Maritime Pilots and Industry Stakeholders in Bali.
September 22, 2025 - September 26, 2025 Peru
The XII Latin American Pilots’ Forum 2025 will be held in Lima, Peru.
September 04, 2025 - September 06, 2025 Vietnam
The 4th Asia-Pacific Maritime Pilots' Forum 2025 will be held in Dangang City, Vietnam.
April 21, 2024 - April 26, 2024
26th IMPA Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- IMPA on PilotageThis publication brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and other industry experts, offering insight into the role of the marine pilot.
The Maritime Executive 03/04/2026
One day after leading marine insurance underwriters decided to withdraw war risk ...
03/04/2026
A Russian LNG carrier that has been sanctioned and operates in the shadow fleet is ...
03/04/2026
Oil and gas traders, as well as ship charterers, are faced with an open question ...
03/04/2026
At the height of the Houthis’ war on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, ...
03/03/2026
Rates for VLCCs were already high before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran last ...
03/03/2026
The conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran may well put off any real hope of ...
03/03/2026
Two merchant ships and a fishing boat are working alongside the South African ...
03/03/2026
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported its fourth quarter and year-end financial ...
03/03/2026
Saudi Arabia has shut down processing at its gigantic Ras Tanura installation, ...
