Michael Grey

Maritime industry legend, and former long-term editor of Lloyds List, Michael Grey kicks off each month with topical issues affecting the maritime world at large.

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IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez and the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee adjourn discussions on the adoption of the net-zero framework for one year, October 17, 2025.

COLUMN | Those who shout the loudest, win: how political meddling disrupts progress at the IMO [Grey Power]

24 Oct 2025

The tanker Pablo shown here after it suffered an onboard explosion that killed three of its crew while off southern Malaysia, May 1, 2023. The vessel is registered to Gabon, a known flag of convenience favoured by ship operators wishing to circumvent international sanctions.

COLUMN | Global piracy, the shadow tanker fleet and other dark geopolitical clouds building up [Grey Power]

07 Oct 2025

Captain and crew on ship's bridge

COLUMN | Justice and better protection for shipmasters amid evolving threats and risks [Grey Power]

25 Sep 2025

Crew working on a lifeboat on a ship

COLUMN | Shore leave for crews: is it really too easy to say "no"? [Grey Power]

09 Sep 2025

COLUMN | On tech anxiety and other mental health challenges faced by seafarers [Grey Power]

COLUMN | On tech anxiety and other mental health challenges faced by seafarers [Grey Power]

27 Aug 2025

COLUMN | Documents one, reality nil: the challenges today's seafarers face in complying with the ISM Code [Grey Power]

COLUMN | Documents one, reality nil: the challenges today's seafarers face in complying with the ISM Code [Grey Power]

12 Aug 2025

COLUMN | Battling boredom on the bridge and avoiding mishaps at sea [Grey Power]

COLUMN | Battling boredom on the bridge and avoiding mishaps at sea [Grey Power]

29 Jul 2025

An emergency towing vessel of the Swedish Coast Guard

COLUMN | Emergency towing vessels: more muscle to defend the coasts [Grey Power]

11 Jul 2025

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