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Three more companies have joined the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The organisation has announced a continued expansion reflecting the robust health of a London company market that has seen premiums…
In July 2024, as part of the LIFE MareNatura program, a research expedition was conducted in the pelagic area of the Kyparissia Gulf with the aim of studying the sperm whales in…
London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have unveiled a new initiative to drive innovation in maritime technology in the lead up to next year’s event. …
Petersen (USA) and Tapper (Aus), last year’s finalists, shine on Day 1 of the 57th Governor’s Cup
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (July 23, 2024) — With all four semi-finalists from last year back in town, it should come as no surprise that two of them — last year’s…
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our former Chairman Dr Spyros M Polemis, on June 21st. Dr Polemis was born in Andros in 1937,…
NEW EDITION OUT NOW The use of simulators in adult learning continues to grow in scope and popularity. The effective use of simulation with focused learning objectives offers participants the…
Crew are required to undergo various types of training to meet the requirements for obtaining Certificates of Competency (CoCs). You must complete this training at an MCA-approved training provider to…
WISTAÂ UK Celebrates 50 Years of Championing Diversity and Inclusion in the Maritime Industry
London, 19 July 2024 – The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to…
A Half Century of Occupation is Unacceptable Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos, a native son of Paphos, Cyprus, has issued a statement on the 50th dark anniversary of the illegal…
Since 2012, The Seafarers’ Charity has funded bursaries to support the training of the next generation of professional yacht crew . This support is set to be enhanced thanks to a…
The Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) have a clear mission when it comes to making sailing a sport for all and the Para Sailing Academy is a key cog in their…
IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association’s members, along with the wider shipping industry, are actively pursuing operational energy efficiency improvements as part of goals consistent with the International Maritime…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas live on the latest international geopolitical and other issues
Once again we were privileged to be live on Vergina TV with Christina Tsorba responding on: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the consequences and what will come out if…
Reigning kite champion Derin Atakan rocketed to her first bullet of the Youth Sailing World Championships to break Maria Catalina Turienzo’s perfect winning streak as races across Lake Garda were…
London Market insurers will play a vital role in the development of new advanced air mobility technologies over the next few years, the International Underwriting Association has stated. The organisation…
Accidents onboard ships are not decreasing, according to latest accident statistics submitted to the International Maritime Organization by shipmanagement association InterManager. The number of seafarers injured in falls has remained fairly consistent year…
Embark on a transformative journey of well-being and resilience Navigating Psychological Safety Onboard Course Scholarships are now available**Click here to apply for yours today! The Navigating Psychological Safety Onboard course has…
The London company market’s senior committee for discussing issues of re/insurance regulation is under new leadership. Matthew Dumbrell, General Counsel for the UK branch of Generali has been appointed Chair…
American Club Member Alert (July 11, 2024 – (PRC): Guishan Anchorage at Guangzhou AND Lifeboat Safety: When you’ve seen one lifeboat, you’ve only seen one lifeboat
As the flood and typhoon season approaches in the PRC, currents and winds are expected to intensify at the Guishan anchorage and surrounding waters of the Pearl River Estuary. As…
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry in calls for IMO to amend flaws in the Carbon Intensity Index
With discussions regarding the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Carbon Intensity Index (CII) due to recommence at their Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82 meeting in September, INTERCARGO, the association of…
London, Thursday 11th July 2024 The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, announces the inauguration of its Türkiye branch in Istanbul. This…
Steamship Mutual has issued London Circular L.446 and Europe Circular E.101 setting out details of the European Union’s 14th Package of sanctions targeting Russia. View London Circular View Europe Circular
ADVANCING SHIPPING RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE HELMEPA’s impactful presence at Posidonia 2024 was a resounding success, resonating both on shore and at sea. Centered around the theme “Shipping Resilience to…
Devastated by the loss of the 40-year-old French sailor off Kasos on Monday night, on the second day of the international sailing competition, is the sailing community. The chairman of…