The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. The guides…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) July 07 to July 13 Brief Update: No 10-3/2026 Date: July 13, 2026 In references to: The prospects for security…
Brussels, 8 July 2026 – The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche, and Copa-Cogeca have issued a joint position paper calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council to support…
By Charlène Ceresola, BWT Project Manager, BIO-UV Group When the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force, there was optimism that installing a certified treatment system would be enough…
A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for…
India’s ambition to recycle 16,000 ships over the next decade, broadly matches BIMCO’s estimate for global recycling volumes over the same period. Irrespective of the volume achieved by ship recycling…
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…
by Captain Michael Fragkias* Shipping is one of the most important pillars of global trade, as more than 80% of international commerce is transported by sea. The efficient operation of…
[22 June 2026] – [London, UK] – OCIMF today announced the appointment of Don Davis as its new Managing Director. Don joins the organisation at a pivotal moment, as OCIMF…
During Posidonia 2026, except our live interview with ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis, a world acclaimed journalist and former seafarer, we had witnessed some interesting interviews with fellow Chians, members as well…
Further to our last during POSIDONIA 2026, here we go on the latest on Geopolitics, given the last four months events on the ongoing wars in the Black Sea, the…
Local people are invited to discover career opportunities in one of the region’s fastest-growing industries through free workshops. Delivered by qualified careers advisers, the sessions will help residents understand what…
Saunak Rai, Head of FueLNG and Blue MBA Class of 2013 was recently awarded a Professional Doctorate (PD) in Global Leadership and Management by the European International University (EIU-Paris). With an…
Ecological empathy, human leadership, technological foresight, and the voices of children shaped a conference that moved between scales A full house of senior maritime decision-makers gathered at the HELMEPA International…
World Oceans Day (8 June) highlights shipping’s responsibility to protect the marine environment. To mark World Ocean Day on 8 June, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling on its…
Given the POSIDONIA 2026 International Exhibition and Conferences taking place as you read thesenews, it was a rare live chance for VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba to interview allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas…
by Stas Margaronis Billionaire Greek shipowner George Procopiou attacked the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NSF), including an attack on IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez. According to a June…
The Athens-based Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has launched a major new industry programme at Posidonia 2026, combining research, real-world pilot projects and data management applications development to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the existing global shipping fleet. The programme is designed…
International Shipping Conference and Collective Action at the Stand The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) will hold its International Conference “Ocean Intelligence in MetaShipping: Biodiversity, People, Innovation, Investment” on…
Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion as M/V Afros, the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails, successfully completed its second intermediate survey…
Kuala Lumpur, 13 May 2026. The 15th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will open its doors tomorrow, welcoming the automotive and mobility community from 14 to 16 May at the Kuala…
Gothenburg, Sweden – May 11, 2026: Swedish antifouling technology company, I-Tech AB, has published a new industry whitepaper offering shipowners, operators, and technical managers a data-driven guide to understanding, assessing,…
A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions. The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a…
ICS WELCOMES RETURN TO IMO SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION ON MARITIME GREEN HOUSE GAS REDUCTION This week’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 84) saw further deliberation…