Charity

by John Faraclas What a gathering that was earlier on today at the Oasis Hotel / Apartments hall in Glyfada – part of the Athens Riviera. Nearly 150 members, guests…

Good Morning Monaco Saturday, January 11, 2025 Monaco faced with an upsurge in winter illnesses  Like its neighbours in the Alpes-Maritimes, Monaco is suffering from a major spread of winter illnesses……

Are you ready to elevate your maritime career? The Nautical Institute Academy invites you to take the next step with our ILM Approved Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management – Maritime…

Leading vessel optimisation platform Smart Ship Hub is putting crew members at the heart of its focus to kick off 2025 by sponsoring the first Mission to Seafarers Singapore fundraiser…

In memory of Anna Dontas Frangeskides, by John Faraclas and Anny Zade We devote this last article for 2024 to the memory of Anna Dontas Frangeskides, our dearest Anna of…

Good Morning Monaco Saturday, December 28, 2024 Roca Team crushes Efes Istanbul to cap off stellar year The Roca Team ended 2025 on a high note with a commanding 94-75…

Washington, D.C. — Earlier today, AHEPA Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos engaged in a constructive conversation with U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle as she embarks on her confirmation process.…

Good Morning Monaco Saturday, December 21, 2024 Pelagos Agreement celebrates 25 years of protecting Mediterranean marine life As the Pelagos Agreement celebrates its 25th anniversary, Monaco reaffirms its role as…

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.…

Data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline show rising numbers of calls relating to abandonment, repatriation, severe mental health issues and experiences of abuse at sea.…

Just before noon GMT today, we had a live account reviewing parts of Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis visit in London with acclaimed journalist Christina Tsorba of Vergina TV – also,…

John Faraclas was there with his camera With just over 90 members, guests and friends with their families – in all, more than last year, the Hellenic Engineers Society of…

What an Anniversary that was on WISTA-UK’s 50th Anniversary at the House of Lords. I was more than a lucky man being here in the UK studying Shipping when the…

From October to November, six typhoons (From typhoon No.20 to No.25) had made landfall in the Philippines one after another, causing significant damage in various regions.  We would like to…

On Saturday 23rd November 2024, as London experienced the howling forceful winds and rain of storm Bert, the Oinoussian Ball welcomed its guests, old and new, from London, Geneva, Zurich…

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of its long-serving Patron, John Prescott. Lord Prescott, who died aged 86, joined the Board as…

On World Fisheries Day global maritime network Stella Maris is pleased to announce that more than 32,000 fishers in Thailand and Kenya are to benefit from targeted safety training thanks…

Mercy Ships has been given a significant boost for upcoming construction work on the medical charity’s latest newbuild hospital ship after being unveiled at a recent conference as this year’s…

Earlier in October, the latest BinForGreenSeas was opened in Windsor. GreenSeas Trust are extremely excited to have placed one of our eye-catching BinsForGreenSeas in the town that is home to…

Nautilus International and the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) have signed a historic agreement to preserve and continue the work of the John William Slater Memorial Fund. The Slater…

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, UK (WISTA UK) and the Indian Maritime Association (IMA UK) hosted a vibrant Diwali event  on 6 November 2024 at the offices of…

 From the Chios Marine Club’s Casual Wednesday drinks and dips, this time at E&O – ATHENS MARRIOTT HOTEL; a great gathering with all in jovial mood! See the pictures here below:…

Costis Frangoulis, Founder of Franman, President of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, and 1st Vice-President of the International Propeller Club, was awarded the title of the 2024 International Propeller Club Member of…

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Monaco discovers major water source, reducing dependence on France In June 2023, Monaco activated a new water source, the Annonciade well, tapping into…

New Cookbook “Mealtimes with My Maritime Friends” Sets Sail for a Cause [London, England] – [28 October 2024] – The Brun Bear Foundation, a registered charity established by Edwin Lampert,…