The 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum is now underway at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens in Greece. This Forum is held in partnership with DNV and in cooperation with…
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Brief Update No 25/04 Date: 05 Feb – 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and…
On January 23, 2025, The Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in France, under the presidency of Ms. Georgia Kouvela, organized an extraordinary Dinner Gala and Cultural Parade in support of…
For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the…
Third Reminder: The Top One Hundred Women in Shipping by All About Shipping for 2024
by Anny Zade Good Evening and Happy Month to all all over Planet Ocean! Here we go again for our Sixth Top One Hundred Women in Shipping! This is the…
The most powerful Shipping society outside Greece is by far the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), which earlier on today elected its new Governing Committee. It’s charitable status…
The cutting of the traditional New Year’s Vasilopita – an old custom of the Greeks, took place on 29 January 2025 in Athens’ Marriott Hotel and was attended by a…
Demographic change poses pressing challenges to societies and nations across the world, including Greece. This more than interesting event took place at the Hellenic Residence in the heart of Mayfair;…
The strengthening and attractiveness of the maritime profession, the complex geopolitical developments and their impact on shipping, as well as the progress of implementing the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Strategy…
President Trump and his policies may mean short term pain for China but it may force China to make bigger reforms and ultimately lead to long term gain. The CFOs…
Container shipping supply chains in a high-paced substitution of risk to handle – stakes are high
What a start to the year we have seen – not only carriers offering ‘special deals’ to selected customers to attract new business and container shipping alliances reshuffle, but on…
by Dr Marina Papaioannou DNV’s Regional Maritime Academies Manager, Region South East Europe My recent participation in a Safety Conference reminded me of a few things that I would like…
Ports Under Scrutiny: Limited shore access impacts seafarer wellbeing in latest Seafarer Happiness Index
Survey reveals growing frustration as restrictive port policies hinder access to shore leave for seafarers, affecting well-being and morale. LONDON, 27 January 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers has today published the…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, January 27, 2025 A high-level meeting to fight plastic pollution As part of his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, held from 20 to…
Marine Money is the event which opens the New Year highlighting the key issues for the sector, and its 16th annual London Ship Finance Forum was no exception. At a full…
Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on current Shipping and Geopolitical matters
by Anny Zade Dr. Maray Georgoussi, Art Historian (formerly a lecturer at the Ionian University, Greece), interviewed Shipping and Geopolitical analyst John Faraclas, co-founder of the international site allaboutshipping.co.uk . Among other…
UN Working Group meets at Sea Guardian’s Limassol office on question of human rights in maritime security operations
On Wednesday 22rd January 2025, a UN working group established in July 2005 pursuant to the Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/2, visited Sea Guardian’s Office in Limassol. The group…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Streaming giant Netflix delivers another knockout blow, with live events like the Tyson/Paul fight and blockbuster content proving it’s the heavyweight champion of…
by John Faraclas What a gathering that was last night at the Great Hall of London’s Hellenic Centre for the cutting of the traditional Vasilopita; what a splash coupled with…
Andreas Stamatopoulos of ERT Flash 99,4 interviews live John Faraclas on current geopolitical and shipping affairs
Andreas Stamatopoulos, world acclaimed journalist, at ERT Flash 99,4 , interviewed last night John Faraclas live on ERT Flash 99,4 on Geopolitics and Shipping. Issues discussed: Viewers can log here…
Electric Dreams: Tate Modern reminisces over Art and Technology Before the Internet
By James Brewer Is it, was it, science or art? Ahead of the internet, numerous high-powered intellects were beavering at the crossroads of technology and artistic expression – and of…
In memory of Anna Dontas Frangeskides, by John Faraclas and Anny Zade We devote this last article for 2024 to the memory of Anna Dontas Frangeskides, our dearest Anna of…
Wishing you all, all over Planet Ocean all the very best for the Festive Season with Good Health above all. Peace, Love, Dignity and Understanding, Patience and Resilience, Human Decency,…
by John Faraclas Here we are amid two raging wars with despicable repercussions – already, a very messy situation and still in my humble view we are in the beginning…
Fashionality.nyc Atelier VM: A Legacy of Poetic Jewelry Expands Its Reach By Elena Sendona on February 10, 2025 For over 25 years, Atelier VM has redefined the boundaries of fine jewelry, crafting delicate, symbolic pieces that merge Italian craftsmanship with…
Announcing: ITCO Environmental Work Group Webinar (6 March 2025) – Register Now to Participate
The next Environmental WG webinar will take place on Thursday 6 March, commencing 14:30 CET.The webinar is being held to discuss WG proposals and determine actions.All ITCO members are welcome to participate.…
In November 2023 IBIA submitted a document to IMO on the carriage of biofuels for supply to a ship for use as fuel oil on board that ship. This highlighted…
Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, announces the contract for a new geostationary satellite to join its THOR fleet at 1° West. Following the successful finalisation of an agreement…
Cargo Care Solutions Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration and Groundbreaking for Sustainable Headquarters
Cargo Care Solutions, a leading maritime supplier with expertise in cargo access equipment, container lashing systems, cargo pumps, and hydraulics, proudly announces its 40th anniversary. From humble beginnings in Rotterdam,…
We asked Ms Marianna Michailidi, administration manager at Dynamic Group of Companies, “How easy is it being a woman in the maritime sector?”, and this here is what she come…
Yara Clean Ammonia and NYK conclude world’s first time-charter agreement for ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier
Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest ammonia distributor, signed a time-charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) to be delivered in November…
The award to Neda Maritime’s MT ASCONA marks a significant milestone in digital transformation and vessel connectivity. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity…
The cost of being single: more on bills, less on fun, and most of your financial resilience
Figures from the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, January 2025. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The singles tax cuts deep. Despite making less per person than their…
Cyber business interruption risks should receive the same level of attention as that given to information technology security controls and ransomware threats, a new report by the International Underwriting Association…
Reed Smith strengthens Transportation Industry Group with finance partner in Washington D.C.
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the appointment of partner Chris Buchanan in its Washington D.C. office. Buchanan joins the firm’s global Transportation Industry Group from King & Spalding …
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time …
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time …
Join NAMEPA on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Houston Pilots Association for its annual Marine Operations Seminar, focusing on “Operations in a Period of Disruption.” Industry leaders will tackle key challenges, including cybersecurity, digitalization, …
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Ports at Stage 2 (Prepare)10 Feb 2025, Pilbara coast, AustraliaPilbara Ports have advised that Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston and Varanus Island are at Stage 2 ‘Prepare’ due to the tropical …
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time …
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time …