Nearly 200 maritime professionals gathered at the London offices of Hill Dickinson for the annual Diwali celebration jointly organised by the Indian Maritime Association UK (IMA UK) and the Women’s…
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Good Morning Monaco Monday, November 9, 2026 British population in Monaco reaches record 3,100 The number of British residents in Monaco has reached a record 3,100, almost double the figure…
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Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. John Pavlopoulos, CEO of SEA GUARDIAN, speaks at the enchancement Underwater Domain Awaireness Workshop in Haifa
First and foremost, I would like to thank the organizers for inviting me to speak in this conference which reminds me that 8 years ago onboard a frigate of the…
World Travel Market London 2026: Greece at the Heart of International Tourism – New Partnerships, Emerging Destinations and the Growing Importance of the Blue Economy
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SEA GUARDIAN Monthly Threat & Risk Assessment 29th September to 30th Octomber 2026
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PANAMA: a global gateway for water security, innovation and sustainable investment
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Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 21 – 29 Oct 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights…
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By Elena Sendona on October 22, 2026 For Spring/Summer 2027, Marina Rinaldi explores the intimate relationship between fashion, nature, and self-expression, creating a wardrobe defined by tactile beauty, fluid silhouettes,…
IMPA Athens 2026: Artificial Intelligence, Human Judgment and the Future of Maritime Procurement
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From the finale of IMPA’s 2026 Athens Successful Maritime Procurement & AI Summit
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EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on the latest shipping developments…
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by Emma Collier, Founder & Managing Partner, Further & Further | Further Ventures With more than 600 in his collection, including duplicates in case of extinction, John Faraclas from All…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 06 to 17 October 2026
In reference to: Report compiled by Kostas G. Papachristodoulou, R&I Head Sea Guardian S.G Ltd, Commodore (ret.) HN Viewers can log the link here below and read the full report: https://sguardian.com/week-2/…
by Konstantina Vassilopoulou, Global Head of Planning & Scheduling, Lloyd’s Register The Global Planning & Scheduling team at Lloyd’s Register does far more than arranging surveys and managing calendars. In…
Promoting Gender Equality in Sports Media: ELEGYP at the Final Event of the European POWER Project
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Contributing to iGEM Fest 2026: Exploring Synthetic Biology, Biosensor Innovation and Sustainability
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Bangladesh’s Tanjil Ahmed Ruhullah Addresses 789 Delegates at the IG Correspondents’ Conference at the IMO — and Returns Home to the BMLS Maritime Emerging Leader Award
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Evangelos Marinakis-backed company to become the first shipping company exclusively listed on Euronext Athens
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Part Two: EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival – Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels, Awards, the Wars et al…
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Tickets for the Headline Conference and Gala Dinner are now available as the programme for 13–17 September 2027 takes shape. London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) has launched its new…
All About Shipping’s John Faraclas speech on Maritime Tourism – Cruise Industry, Yachting et al during the 5th Chios Festival 2026
We where fortunate to have once again a slot and deliver a speech with facts on Maritime Tourism and in particular on the Cruise Industry, Yachting including marinas, demographics et…
EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels et al…
World acclaimed shipping journalist from EPT Greece – Greece’s public TV and Radio, Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Radio Officer, talks to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk on the 5th Chios Festival…
Application of Nano-Bio/Chemosensors for Pharmaceutical Residue Detection and Removal During Wastewater Treatment
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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…
Dr. Sofia Mavrikou* spells it out on bridging Biotechnology and the Maritime World
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AllAboutShipping’s 2025 No. 1 Woman in Shipping Named Among Singapore’s 30 Maritime Changemakers
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…
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…
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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…
WISTA International, AGM & Conference 2026, 28-30 October Intercontinental, Kuala Lumpur
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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…
Costas Mardas questions John Faraclas on the Strait of Hormuz at BLUESKY TV’s program Personal Data
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Zoe Upson, this year’s winner of the all about shipping’s 7th edition …spells it out!
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Zoe Upson is crowned Top Woman in Shipping for 2025 in all about shipping’s 7th edition
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Greek Travel Awards 2026 in London celebrate Greece’s standout destinations for 2027
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Eni, Fincantieri and RINA present the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook
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Balaena and Kongsberg Maritime sign agreement to advance British-built Arctic Hunter naval capability
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Clapcich makes history as the first woman to win the IMOCA Globe Series; eighth place in the Route du Rhum seals the title
IN BRIEF Italian-American offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich, onboard 11th Hour Racing, has finished the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, in eighth place, clinching the IMOCA Globe Series championship title…
12 November 2026 On 10 November, the Port of Tarragona was announced as the winner of the ESPO Award 2026 during a special ceremony held at the Vanhaerents Art Collection…
Maritime Passport and The Bahamas Maritime Authority progress collaboration on electronic seafarer documentation services
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IUAI establishes new Reinsurance and Data Study Group to strengthen industry knowledge and expertise
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Good Morning Monaco Saturday, November 14, 2026 Want a private number plate in Monaco? Prepare to pay €40,000 Motorists in Monaco will be able to request bespoke vehicle registration numbers …
More than 13,000 votes from the British public selected the winners across ten categories, showcasing the diversity of Greece’s tourism offering beyond the traditional sun-and-sea holiday. London, 9 November 2026 …
Rotterdam, the Netherlands — Acta Marine proudly announces the delivery of Acta Aquarius, the fourth and final vessel in its series of next-generation Walk-to-Work (W2W) DP2 Construction Service Operation Vessels …
Vilamoura, Portugal – 14 NOVEMBER 2026 – The 2026 Junior European Championships for the 49er and 49erFX classes concluded Saturday at Vilamoura Sailing, with Japanese sailors Manase Ichihashi and Rinko …
Get Set for Workboat 2050 returns to Harrogate, UK, on 17 November with a live debate on whether current finance structures can support the workboat sector’s transition to a lower-carbon …
Rotterdam, the Netherlands — Acta Marine proudly announces the delivery of Acta Aquarius, the fourth and final vessel in its series of next-generation Walk-to-Work (W2W) DP2 Construction Service Operation Vessels …








