Sometimes in life and in particular in business life, seizing the momentum is more than paramount. Last Monday night I had a dinner discussion, which turned out to a live…
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By Natalia Lydia Papadantonaki In 1774, the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca allowed Greek ships to sail under the protection of the Russian flag. Within a generation, captains from a small…
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…
A New Era for the Greece Alumni Board of City St George’s, University of London – A New Board of Directors with a vision for further growth in Greece.
Following the completion of official elections on July 23, the Greece Alumni Board of City St George’s, University of London & Bayes Business School announces the formation of its new…
30 international UCL students of Dr. Evangelos Markopoulos, studying International Business Development and Strategic Management modules attended this annual visit on the 24th of July 2026, at the headquarters of…
Marine Biotechnology without Borders: EU-CONEXUS Strengthens Europe’s Blue Economy through Education, Innovation and International Cooperation
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.…
The University of the Aegean recently organized a maritime strategic debate within the framework of the MSc Program “Shipping, Trade, and Transport – NAME” offered by the Department of Shipping…
An Evening of Networking and Honouring HE Matthew Lodge On July 7th 2026, the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (BHCC) hosted its Summer Drinks Reception in the gardens of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Athens. The…
From Lake Tana to the Global Fleet: Inside Ethiopia’s Marine Engineering Cadet Program.
by Anastasia Parali, Crewing Account Manager EMA Marine GmbH Ethiopia may be landlocked, but it has quietly emerged as one of the most promising new sources of marine engineering talent…
The University of London officially presents its programs in Greece via Athens International College and IMS College
The two colleges constitute the Recognised Teaching Centers of the University of Londonin Greece, after a rigorous evaluation process Athens, June 8, 2026 — Athens International College and IMS College…
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…
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and U.S. Coast Guard have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen coordination on civilian maritime nuclear projects. It replaces an agreement…
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…
Embassy of Greece in London Celebrates the Enduring Resonance of Homer’s Odyssey with the Opening of Markos Kampanis’ Exhibition
Celebrating the enduring and universal resonance of Homer’s Odyssey, the Embassy of Greece in London hosted a special event on 25 June to mark the opening of Odyssey – Imaginary…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, June 26, 2026 Fake police scam foiled as suspect arrested An 18-year-old man remains in police custody in Monaco after allegedly attempting to defraud an elderly…
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis unique live interviews at POSIDONIA 2026 – The Chian factor et al
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…
Global governance failing to address growing threat of ocean acidification to food security, new study warns
International institutions managing fisheries and climate change operate in silos, leaving a critical gap in protection for communities dependent on blue foods London, 18th June 2026 – A new study,…
Britannia P&I Club is hosting its annual Academy, offering Members a deeper understanding of the Club and the wider P&I sector. Taking place from 15 to 19 June, the week-long…
What a start to the summer it has been with the weather and our events! Here are more details of even more events we have coming up over the coming…
A delegation from the Nigerian National War College visited Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) as part of its study programme aimed at understanding India’s maritime ecosystem, classification services, defence shipbuilding initiatives, and…
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…
The following analyses are a contribution from the members of the Shipping Analytics Research Team: Dr. Michael Tsatsaronis, Prof. Theodoros Syriopoulos, and PhD cand. Xakousti Merika, providing an academic and…
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…
VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on POSIDONIA 2026
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…
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument A remarkable medieval landmark on the fragrant island of Chios by Arietta Pouliou* Known…




