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

By MGN EditorialFebruary 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.
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