Innovation with Future Seawork Seawork’s latest initiative, Future Seawork, is set to accelerate inventions from the next generation of innovators. Three projects from current university students, which have strong potential or…
Books
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…
Check out the latest orderbook, listing 59+ newbuilds worth $43.48bn*. The Cruise Ship Orderbook was updated on May 10, 2024 and includes firm orders for ships of 1,000gt or more planned…
Before Titanic, there was Lusitania. This new book tells how Lusitania came to be built, shows her construction, discusses her technical marvels and reveals her incredible seven-and-a-half- year career. As…
A new poetry collection from David Rickswith an afterword by A. E. Stallings ‘It seems astonishing that this is David Ricks’s first full-length collection of poems, but then he has…
A new multipurpose space for technology and culture was inaugurated, a result of cooperation between the City of Piraeus and the U.S. Embassy in Greece. The Mayor of Piraeus, Giannis…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, April 20, 2024 SBM steps up to support Be Safe Monaco Since its creation in 2017, Be Safe Monaco has run a shuttle system in the…
In this event dedicated to the beauty and the Culture of the Aegean Islands, the North Aegean Region will have the honour to welcome H.E. the Ambassador of Greece to…
You’re invited! Mar 25 Sea Safety Series – ZERO POINT FOUR: How U.S. Leadership In Maritime Will Secure America’s Future Join us as we discuss the Maritime Accelerator for Resilience…
An event not to be missed!
WASHINGTON, DC- Rarely is there a day without international shipping in the news. From Yemen’s Houthi militants attacking shipping in the Red Sea, maritime food blockades around Ukraine, rising hostilities…
Dear all, I am delighted to announce that A Magic Cabinet will open its first extended pop-up store in Athens at Kalathi from March 5th until June 1st. Up until…
First document on Circular Economy aimed at offshore industry supports businesses on their sustainability journey
New Guidance from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) on the Circular Economy (CE), Practical guidance to implement the circular economy principles (IMCA ES003), supports offshore businesses to take their first steps in Circularity…
Christianna Asprouli is a young Greek Fine, Visual and Byzantine artist, who lives and works in Athens and London. She is an honours MA graduate of the Athens School of…
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues…
Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners provides vital safety information to seafarers
The Nautical Institute is pleased to announce that its new compendium of essential maritime security advice, guidance and insights, Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners, is now available. It…
A 200-year photo history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Timed for the RNLI’s 200th anniversary on 4th March 2024 On 4 March 1824, thirty philanthropic gentleman – including the…
A book detailing the history of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been published to mark 75 years since the adoption of the IMO Convention, creating for the first time…
‘The Historical Greek Community of London and its “Chiot” Necropolis of W. Norwood’ John Faraclas writes: A new book by Costas Stef. Kavadas** was released in the spring of this…
“The Journey of Taste” book by Dimitris Kontogiannis and Argyris Daouliaris is the outcome of their inspiring initiative to present traditional Chinese recipes with the addition of the most exported…
The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of…
The Nautical Institute has published a fully revised edition of its definitive reference work Bulk Carrier Practice. Bulk Carrier Practice provides comprehensive, practical guidance on every aspect of bulk carrier operations. It…
Chinese Fans: The Untold Story. A sumptuous new book showing these accessories at their apex
By James Brewer They are the ultimate compendia of artworks – combining poems, calligraphy, paintings, and crafts – that can uniquely be held in just one hand. Aside from their…
Lithium-ion battery news and reports dominate this newsletter! Welcome to the October 2023 news bulletin. Yes, there are several news stories and reports relating to the dangers of lithium-ion battery…
IUMI publishes “Best practice & recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles”
IUMI publishes “Best practice & recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles” There are growing concerns within the shipping community, including marine underwriters, about fires breaking out on car…