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by Pericles Foroglou, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS, Professor of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece In a world increasingly driven by globalization, industries that once operated…

Carolyn Newsham (Financing Partner to Siemens GB&I, Siemens Financial Services UK) explains how specialist marine financing can help ports meet bold emissions reduction targets. The shipping sector is responsible for…

by Commodore (HN Rt) Kostas Papachristodoulou (pictured above) The Platform-table simulates the relation among Geo-Policy/Strategy/Economy What is frequently speculated by the internet • Many articles introduce the relation between Geo-Policy and…

By Elena Sendona on March 13, 2025 Milan Design Week has always been a global stage for innovation, creativity, and artistic vision, but this year, 10 Corso Como takes its role to new heights, transforming…

International Women’s Day 2025 is yet another reminder of the importance of diversity across the shipping industry – of the solid achievements in advancing the role of women, but of…

by John Faraclas Today, during the 5th annual Greece Cancer Summit organized by The Economist, I had the opportunity to attend the speech of Korina Pateli-Bell, Founder and President of FairLife Lung…

By Emily Dove, BLUE Communications / WISTA UK WISTA UK held its prestigious annual black-tie dinner on the evening of February 26, 2025, at the iconic In & Out Club…

This Year’s Unique Gift at the HESGB 2025 Gala: A Hand-Sculpted Shell Pendant by Dimitris Roussetos This year, the ladies attending the HESGB 2025 Gala* were gifted a unique, hand-sculpted…

As the 2025-26 P&I renewal season concludes, the industry has once again navigated complex negotiations amid evolving market conditions. Maria Mavroudi, Founding Partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, provides an…

by Anny Zade Good morning / good evening to all all over Planet Ocean; here below are the results of the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk.…

by Maria Mavroudi and Carolina Alkalai, co-founders of the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Greece is a truly magical experience, where the charm of the country’s…

By Anastasios Maraslis*, Founder/President of Marasco Marine Ltd. In an increasingly complex and often unethical business environment, shipping companies face immense challenges. Economic turbulence, regulatory pressures, and shifting market dynamics…

BLUE Communications’ Business Development and Marketing Lead Emily Dove talks on refining the position of women and young professionals in maritime to support our future leaders.  The maritime industry, historically…

The Chios Marine Club’s Christmas and New Premises inauguration event took place on 18 December 2024 in Piraeus at its new address, 34-39  Akti Miaouli Street at Lemos Maritime Building.…

by: Theodosis Stamatellos, Director, Lloyd’s Register, Global Technical Client Care The shipping industry, like many others, is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool. But how should we understand its…

By Elena Sendona on November 18, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, 10 Corso Como, Milan’s iconic lifestyle store, offers a curated selection of gifts that seamlessly combine elegance, functionality, and the brand’s signature…

Switching fuels is the most frequently discussed pathway to meeting the requirements of FuelEU Maritime. But the choices shipping companies make about bunkers will significantly impact compliance costs. Companies must…

by Capt. Michalis Fragkias – Senior Marine Consultant, ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd For years the shipping industry has focused on and relied on numerous regulations to…

by Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA), Programme Director, Blue Board Leadership Programme   (BBLP), Copenhagen Business school. Conventional shipping economics has turned on…

Maison Zoulias presented its new fabulous collection for Summer Season 2025, called “A Summer Place”, in the afternoon of the 7th of November, as part of the Athens Fashion Week.…

Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on November 1, 2024 Daniele Fiesoli, the renowned Italian fashion brand celebrated for its exceptional knitwear, has teamed up with Menotrenta PR & Communication to elevate its brand presence and refine…

The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development for Ship Chandlers: The WMA ISSA Education Programme By Dr Katerina Konsta In today’s fast-paced maritime industry, ship chandlers play a crucial…

The World Through a Porthole. A sojourn of Sheila Malhotra’s engrossing artwork at London’s Nehru Centre By James Brewer Marine painters often say that portholes are what truly describe a…

by Marmo Notara* When the summer comes to an end, the feeling that I will have to abandon the daily luxury of swimming really depresses me. Yes, I am somewhat…

FuelEU Maritime ready for 2025? Sarah McCann, FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor – Mediterranean/Nordics & Northern Europe, NorthStandard sets out how the FuelEU Maritime regulations will apply and what needs to…