Maritime in Minutes - February 2025 in review

Seafarers jailed for 30 years are guilty until proven innocent, going nuclear, and how about paying an extra $1.5 million to call a US port if your ship is built in China. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of February, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.Hear more about:Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs – what’s at stake for shipping?Red Sea crisis drives Maersk to 3rd most profitable ever yearQatar's North Field expansion faces crewing and newbuilding challengesNo net zero in maritime without nuclear – ABS chiefIMO GHG levy and fuel standard present trade-offs for AfricaSeafarers jailed for 30 years ‘guilty until proven innocent’ says ITFIMO working group fails to achieve consensus on GHG levyIf you own a Chinese built ship calling US ports could get expensiveIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com Connect with Marcus Hand:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/Connect with Gary Howard:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn