Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Monaco introduces new rules to cut single-use plastic food packaging from September 1 Shoppers in Monaco browsing fresh, ready-to-eat food will start noticing…

by Arietta Pouliou* Spirituality infused with art, cultural treasures, historical surprises, lofty viewpoints and symbols standing against the horrors of war Alternative at heart, trailblazing in the trends it embraces…

Our readers have been given grave pause for thought over our headlining of this series of articles The Death of Diplomacy. They might like to consider too an allied phenomenon: the Death of the…

Brief Update: No 12/2026 Date: August 30, 2026 Executive summary This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Intelligence & Analysis Department. The provided Information and…

A new interactive tool developed by UCL enables IMO member states to better understand the shipping activity and emissions associated with international shipping serving their country. London, 27th August 2026…

By Koce Gjorgjiev, Eagle Transportation Group “Today and for the future, the middle corridor is a strategic opportunity for Romania and the entire European Union. However, opportunities require preparedness and…

Piraeus, 24 August, 2026: DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and the World Maritime University (WMU) are launching, for the first time in Greece, a five-day Masterclass on Human Element. The course…

Article Highlights– Pharmaceutical residues are not always effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment. – Nano-bio/chemosensors enable highly sensitive detection of pharmaceuticals in water. – Multifunctional nanoplatforms can combine pollutant detection…

Reported shipping incidents fell by around 16% in 2025, but those long-term safety gains are increasingly being tested by geopolitical conflict, disrupted trade routes and growing uncertainty around strategic maritime…

THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 13 – 20, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-3/2026 Date: August 20, 2026 In references to: INSIDE Risk at sea in…

St Pancras Gets a BinForGreenSeas The Message 38 Million Visitors Can’t Afford to Miss We are delighted to announce a BinForGreenSeas has arrived at St Pancras International Station, London.  Funded…

Walking earlier on this morning in the old 10th century Byzantine and then Genovese Castle of Chios with Anny Zade and friends spotted Chios’ DES Art Gallery where Despoina Stathaki*…

AUGUST 13, 2026CIRCULAR NO. 17/26TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IN RESPECT OF WAR RISKS FOR CERTAIN COVERS  The Club’s reinsurers have issued a Notice of…

Situation Report Colombia Earthquake: Port and Maritime Operational Outlook As of 10 Aug 2026 / Information Cut off 13:45 UTC Overview: Following the M7.4 earthquake recorded near San José del Palmar, Chocó,…

As President of SEA GUARDIAN SG LTD, I have the pleasure to introduce to the International Maritime Community the in-house developed DACOR system, a web-based tool that improves the fast…

49er, Nacra 17 and 49er FX Olympic Classes Head Into Friday With Medal Race Berths on the Line SAN PEDRO, CA – The race to compete in Saturday’s Final is on…

Sometimes in life and in particular in business life, seizing the momentum is more than paramount. Last Monday night I had a dinner discussion, which turned out to a live…

5 August 2026 AllAboutShipping is delighted to congratulate Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai on being recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) as one of 30 Changemakers who…

Marking five years of the creative journey of “THE CHIOS FESTIVAL”, this year’s anniversary edition represents a significant milestone, with His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All…

By Natalia Lydia Papadantonaki In 1774, the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca allowed Greek ships to sail under the protection of the Russian flag. Within a generation, captains from a small…

Geopolitical disruption, decarbonisation, crew shortages, cyber risk and rising operating costs are changing the skills required of ship managers, Irene Rosberg, Blue MBA Programme Director at Copenhagen Business School, has…

By Elena Sendona on July 30, 2026 Fashionality.nyc Fashion insiders heading to Milan this September have another destination to add to their agenda beyond the runway schedule. Opening during Milan Fashion Week, Viktor&Rolf. Spectrum will bring…

At the 420/470 Class Junior European Championship held from July 20 to 27 in Nida, Lithuania, the Greek team took home a total of 9 medals. Key performances from the…

by Stas Margaronis WISTA Hellas* is a non-profit association, established in Greece in 1993, for women at the management level in the maritime, trade, and logistics sectors, and promotes “diversity…

by Dr. Sofia Mavrikou* Europe’s seas have long connected nations through trade, culture and scientific exploration. Today, they are also becoming a driving force for innovation, sustainability and economic growth.…

MALTA MARITIME SUMMIT LAUNCHES THE PRESTIGIOUS MALTA MARITIME AWARDS 2026: NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN VALLETTA, MALTA — The Malta Maritime Summit is proud to announce the official launch of the Malta Maritime…

by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…

Viewers can listen herebelow to this live interview covering a dozens of issues, primarily the POSIDONIA 2026 and its effect to Greek and Global Shipping as well as Geopolitics and…

Don’t miss out – only 4 weeks left to take advantage of the #WISTA2026 Early Bird Rate! Open to everyone, the WISTA International Conference provides the ideal platform to collaborate,…

We are delighted to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the WWW.ALLABOUTSHIPPING.CO.UK news and features site, coinciding with the magnificent shipping exhibition and business platform POSIDONIA 2026. We extend our thanks and appreciation…

Given the importance of Shipping and in particular that of Greek Shipping in keeping a balance to the economy and well being of 8 billion people on Planet Ocean, world…

compiled by Anny Zade and John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk With just over 800 participants – a figure approaching last year’s record of 842 and representing 40-plus nationalities, this year’s 31st Annual…

by John Faraclas Upon revealing to Zoe Upson that she won this year’s edition on “The 100 Top WOMEN in Shipping for 2025 by allaboutshipping.co.uk”, the seventh since 2018, she…

by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…

Shipping must move beyond individual fuel procurement strategies and aggregate demand for alternative fuels if it is to unlock the investment needed to scale zero-emission shipping, according to EmissionLink. Managing Director, Philippos Ioulianou.…

PortXchange says the latest rise in global port congestion underscores why shipping, ports, terminals, and service providers need to share information earlier and make decisions from a common operational picture.…

Approval in Principle advances LNG, methanol and ammonia-ready tanker design, giving owners the flexibility to leverage multiple fuel pathways. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC)…

Wärtsilä Corporation, 3 September 2026 at 09:00 EEST Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Lifecycle Agreement with charity organisation Mercy Ships International. The contract covers a 5-year renewal of an existing service…

HAMBURG/GERMANY – Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) successfully placed a Ship Pfandbrief with a volume of EUR 500 million in capital markets on Wednesday, continuing its regular issuance activity. The benchmark…

Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 3, 2026 Physical stamp scrapped as Monaco’s 2027 registration renewal campaign beginsMonaco’s annual vehicle registration renewal campaign for 2027 got underway on September 1, with…

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to announce that Captain Daniel Cost, Director of Inspections and Compliance with the United States Coast Guard, will address NAMEPA’s Annual…

New LR RouteFlex application leverages metocean data to empower operators with more flexible, dynamic, voyage-based stowage optimisation Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched LR RouteFlex, a new application that helps containership operators increase operational…

Tropical Storm Edouard | US Gulf Coast port operations 02 Sep 2026, United States Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on September 1, 2026, bringing heavy rainfall…