For the sake of endangered whales: VDR recommends two detours to members
Collaboration with environmental NGOs / Endangered sperm whales off Greece and blue whales off Sri Lanka / Official request to shipping companies to slightly modify routes / Thanks of the NGOs
International Day for Women in Maritime: VDR sees need for action
For the first time, the global shipping industry will pay special tribute to the role of female seafarers on 18 May / VDR President Bornheim: “We need more women on board”
VDR demands safe passage for ships stranded in Ukraine
At least 60 ships with more than 1,000 seafarers in ports in the war zone / “Shipping must not become a bargaining chip” / Association supports EU sanctions regime