← Back to News
news

Maritime Industry Roundup: Senior Appointments, Seafarer Rights, and Safety Solutions

By MGN Editorial•February 26, 2026 at 01:40 AM

A roundup of recent maritime industry news, including senior management changes at Eastern Pacific Shipping, an ILO project to enhance seafarers' rights, and the launch of a new safety device by Lindsay.

## Senior Management Changes at Eastern Pacific Shipping According to Seatrade Maritime, Eastern Pacific Shipping has made several senior management appointments following the integration of CoolCo. The company has appointed Cyril Ducau as Chief Executive Officer, Rajesh Unni as Chief Operating Officer, and Sanjeev Verma as Chief Financial Officer. These changes are part of Eastern Pacific's efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive the company's growth strategy. ## ILO Urges Seafarer Key Worker Recognition On the anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) is calling for the recognition of seafarers as key workers, reports Seatrade Maritime. The ITF Seafarers' Trust, a charity affiliated with the International Transport Workers' Federation, is launching a €500,000 project to enhance the protection of seafarers' rights in the Arab world. This initiative aims to ensure that seafarers are granted the necessary support and protections during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. ## Lindsay Launches New Safety Solution Lindsay, a leading infrastructure and safety solutions provider, has introduced the AlphaGuard™ Channelizing Device, a next-generation solution designed to meet the evolving demands of safety and infrastructure management, according to a press release. The lightweight and durable device is engineered for rapid deployment across diverse applications, providing a solid solution for modern safety challenges in the maritime and transportation sectors.
#senior management#seafarer rights#safety solutions#maritime industry#ILO#Lindsay

Related Articles

Industry Briefing: No Relevant Maritime News Items Available for This Cycle

This edition's feed contained no maritime-relevant content for publication. Editors note that submitted items fell outside the scope of maritime industry coverage.

Oct 24, 2026

Maritime Industry Briefing: October 2026

This week's industry feed surfaces limited maritime-specific developments, with broader heavy industry news dominating the wire. Our editorial team reviews what's relevant for maritime professionals.

Oct 23, 2026

Maritime Industry Briefing: LNG Fleet Moves, Arctic FPSO Contract, Chinese Yard Profits, and US Regulatory Reform

This week's maritime briefing covers vintage LNG carrier acquisitions, a major Barents Sea FPSO engineering award, record order targets at a Chinese shipbuilder, and proposed regulatory changes at the US Federal Maritime Commission.

Oct 23, 2026

Maritime Industry Briefing: Newcastlemax Orders, Sanctioned Tanker Sales, and Shareholder Unrest

This week's maritime briefing covers a major Greek bulker newbuilding order in China, the Trump administration's sanctioned tanker disposal programme, and a shareholder revolt at Nasdaq-listed Icon Energy.

Oct 23, 2026

Maritime Industry Briefing: China's Shipbuilding Dominance, Dual-Fuel Fleet Milestone, and SUNY Training Ship Returns Home

China captures nearly three-quarters of global new shipbuilding orders as the dual-fuel fleet surpasses 500 vessels, while SUNY Maritime's training ship Empire State VII heads back to New York after federal deployment plans are scrapped.

Oct 23, 2026