WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally appointed to the new role as…

by Georgia Demetriou WISTA Cyprus Secretary-General and Legal Director at OSM THOME Following the WISTA International AGM and Conference in Malaysia, we reflect on a few days filled with meaningful…

The above report compiled by John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, CEO Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd, Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N., Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet Former Military Representative of Greece…

Connecting International Technology, Maritime Development and the Future of Water Resources by Verónica Vallarino, Former Consul General and Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Panama at the Embassy of Panama…

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…

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost earlier on today 46 points since last Friday (2,660) and now stands at 2,628; Geopolitics coupled with the trade warring aspects of tariffs (being…

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,…

by Steven Jones MNM FRSA FNIConference Chair, IMPA Athens 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) may be transforming maritime procurement, but is it helping the industry make better decisions, or simply enabling…

In his closing speech at IMPA Athens 2026, BLU Maritime’s Commercial Manager, Aristotelis Moutafis, reminded the audience that, although most people in procurement will rarely, if ever, meet the crews…

From the radio interview with world acclaimed shipping journalist Antonis Karagiannakis of EPT Voice of GREECE on: The 5th Malta Maritime Summit The Navigator’s 25th ANNIVRSARY Conference / Forum at…

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…

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…

The Hellenic Association of University Women (ELEGYP) participated in the final event of the European Erasmus+ Sport project “POWER – The Portrayal of Women Athletes in Sports Media,” held on…

The iGEM Fest 2026, held on 3–4 October 2026 in Athens, Greece, brought together students, young researchers, and scientists to explore advances in synthetic biology, biotechnology, and their potential applications…

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 LONDON / DHAKA —…

Three powerful earthquakes, three different outcomes: what the experiences of Panama, Venezuela and Colombia reveal about national resilience, investment confidence and tourism By Verónica Vallarino Former Consul General and Commercial…

Conflict rages around the world, but diplomacy is no longer even trundling its weary way between capitals. Breaches of international law and the savagery of the battlefield and assaults on…

Why the supply chain needs federation rather than one more system, and why it all starts with the ship By Dr. Marika Gillardo, Marketing Manager at Circle Group and Member…

By Elena Sendona on October 1, 2026 For Spring/Summer 2027, Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi enter a world where a garment can behave like a painting and color can carry…

Capital Maritime Finance Corp. (CMF) is launching Greece’s first shipping IPO, with all of its shares to be listed exclusively on Euronext Athens. At the same time, the transaction marks…

Long associated with specialised shipping, Luxembourg is now making its way onto the shortlist of Greek commercial shipowners. By Thierry Zois, Founder & CEO, Stanley Group When I first started…

We continue with the second part with respect the 5th Chios Festival with mentioning on Maritime Tourism, and Shipping as well as with the Honorary Awards to Simon P. Palios…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

NOVEMBER 5, 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION FINES IN TURKIYE: 2027 UPDATES A revised pollution fine tariff schedule has come into effect as of January 1, 2027 for Turkiye. In the event…

From Recognition to Real-World Action: Shipping Leaders Share Strategies for a Changing World Athens, Greece – 5 November 2026 The ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026 brought together…

Via submissions to the IMO and high-level debate at its global conference, IAPH is leading port efforts to support the modernisation of the ISPS Code The International Association of Ports…

PETERBOROUGH, UK — 5 November 2026 — ABAX, a leader in smart asset tracking and fleet management solutions, today announced the successful deployment of its automated tracking technology across the Lancashire…

GLOBAL & REGIONAL MONTHLY (November 2026) HIGHLIGHTS

Study launched at IAPH World Ports Conference identifies fragmented information sharing, paper-based processes, and skills shortages as persistent barriers to digital integration London, United Kingdom, Thursday 5 November 2026: Only…

Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027.  The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of…

Copenhagen, 05.11.2026 Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities across future naval programmes with Arrowhead 140 platform as initial focus area Everllence and Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company,…

From the bridge to the classroom, Ms Yu has helped build a more inclusive maritime sector in China, serving as a role model for the global maritime community. Ms Yu…

The Netherlands – 05 November 2026 Evolving from its original directory, Women4Oceans helps women connect and share their work, while making it easier for organisations, media and event organisers to…