THREAT / RISK — SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN Brief assessment • Brief Update No 12-1/2026 • Reporting period 29 August – 06 September 2026 In reference to: INSIDE —…
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At Petrokaravo Vrontados, the “Pioneering Routes” conference continued with Part II, dedicated to two sectors inextricably linked to the identity and economy of the North Aegean: Marine Tourism and Shipping.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
8th September 2026 – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is urging logistics providers, ports, terminals and cargo owners to treat recurring drought and low-water restrictions as a business…
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Panama City, September 7, 2026- Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta took office today, Monday, September 7, 2026, as Administrator of the Panama Canal for the 2026–2033 term. The ceremony formalized an…
Dear friends and colleagues, We hope your September is off on a good start. Please mark your calendars for the following events coming up in September and October: 24-25 September:…
Board unanimously approves transition to ShipIn Systems, PBC, binding the company’s growth to a mission of safer, more resilient shipping. ShipIn Systems today announced its transition to ShipIn Systems, PBC,…
Hamburg, 07 September 2026: At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, classification society DNV awarded Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, type approval (TA)…
Finalists will put their creativity and technical skills to the test at the Southampton International Boat Show Eight talented design students have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Superyacht…
Everllence to provide serial supply of high-speed engines for Damen tug-building programme Copenhagen, 07.09.2026 Everllence has signed a framework agreement with Damen Shipyards Group, the Dutch shipbuilder – regarding the…
The countdown to the 2026 Budget has begun. With pressure on the public finances, ambitious spending commitments and continued economic uncertainty, Chancellor John Healey faces a series of difficult decisions …
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 …
The maritime industry’s transformative trends are encapsulated in three new themes selected for Europort 2027, as the global event for specialised vessels and advanced maritime technology returns to Rotterdam Ahoy …
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 …
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 …