Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba assisted by Theodora Apota questions John Faraclas on the Geopolitical issues affecting Greece just before the summer break: – The Wars in Ukraine and the Middle…
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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…
Leading marine NGO Seas At Risk warmly welcomes European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to an Ocean Pact, announced today [18 July] during the presentation of her Political Guidelines (1)…
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…
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…
Featuring one of Greece’s most prominent actors and activists, Evelina Papoulia with music specially composed for the cause by Stefanos Korkolis one of our well-esteemed music composers. Spread the message to…
Call for Expressions of Interest: Support for National Action Plans to reduce ship GHG emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is inviting expressions of interest from developing countries for support to create National Action Plans (NAPs) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. This technical support, provided through the GreenVoyage2050 programme, offers a unique opportunity for…
Bulk carrier “VELA STAR” On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier “VELA STAR” (GT 44,146 – DWT 83651) – pictured above), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12…
Following our previous live “encounters” with ERT’s journalist and former Seafarer Antonis Karagiannakis – emanating also from a historic maritime Greek island, that is Kasos, today we bring you in…
Report Reveals Red Sea Closure’s Impact on VLSFO Compliance, and Emerging Bunker Quality Trends Bunker Quality Trends 2024 The fourth bi-annual report from Integr8 Fuels shows shipowners and bunker buyers…
HIGH SEAS TREATY UPDATE FOR THE GLOBAL OCEAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY Latest Developments re the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction…
Under certain circumstances – in congested waters, during manoeuvring or in harsh weather – a blackout can lead to loss of life or damage to property, infrastructure and/or the environment. This…
The 2nd edition of the STS F.A.Q. guide (March 2024) is completed, and the digital copy is ready for distribution. This guide marks almost 30 months of rigorous work from…
Ports and Sustainability. How the Blue MBA helps sector rise to the ‘green’ challenge* By: Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics/Programme Director Blue Board Leadership and…
Elevate Your Corporate Impact with NAMEPA: Stewardship, Sustainability, and Workforce Development NAMEPA is reaching out to share an exceptional opportunity for your company to lead in stewardship, sustainability, and workforce…
Today (1 May 2024) marks a real milestone for All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2024. It is only a fortnight until the doors at Glasgow’s SEC open (15 and 16 May) on…
Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (pictured above) On 1 March 2024, the Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (GT 19,814 – DWT 30,928), laden with 28,600 tonnes of wheat in bulk, caught fire in the…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, April 27, 2024 Monaco population surpasses 38,000 mark The IMSEE has published the first set of results from the 2023 Population Census, recorded through a new……
Counting the cost of war on the climate: Red Sea conflict brings massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight shipping.
Oslo, Norway – 23 April 2024 -Conflict in the Red Sea has brought massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight container shipping, according to data released by Xeneta today, Tuesday.…
Last Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the President of the Chios Marine Club, Capt. Antonis Pitsilos and the Vice President Makis Kasmas visited the HQ of the HCG and met the…
In this quarterly publication, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform informs about the shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Providing an overview of accidents that took place on the beaches of…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, April 19, 2024 Nearly-new trains added to local railway service Following several years of promises of a better and more frequent train service for Monaco… Very…
Achieves zero CO2 emissions not only during operation but also within ports and while docked ‘Solving the Three Major Challenges of Domestic Maritime Shipping and Creating the Future’ Scheduled to commence…
UGS president Melina Travlou at “Our Ocean 2024” conference: “The Sea is our home; we honour and protect same”
Melina Travlou (pictured above), President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, at the opening of the international conference: “The sea is our home. We honor and protect same. We operate…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, April 13, 2024 Festival des Étoilés brings renowned Michelin-starred chefs to forefront 2024 marks the fourth edition of the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo, which returns this…