The president of the Chios Nautical Club, Captain Antonis Pitsilos , from Vrontados, Chios, is at the helm of the show “KALES THALASSES” on VOICE OF GREECE. He talks about his relationship and love for the sea and…
The Cutting of the traditional New Year’s Vasilopita cake, a long-standing custom of the Greeks, took place on Friday the 30th January 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Athens and was attended…
by Anny Zade Good Day, Good evening and Happy New Year yet again to all everywhere in Planet Ocean! Pursuant to our last update on the 11 January 2026 at…
Q4 2025 saw seafarer wellbeing stabilise after a turbulent year, though the data points to persistent structural pressures shaping life at sea. LONDON, 28 January 2026 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index…
SHIPPINGInsight News January 26, 2026 Partnering Together to Power Maritime Progress Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Remembered. The future of the maritime industry is being shaped right now—in policy rooms,…
JANUARY 22, 2026GOOD CATCH UPDATE: UNPLUGGED AND UNSAFE – SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Effective deck maintenance and heightened awareness – especially around hydraulic equipment – can prevent accidents that could lead to…
We’re excited to announce that enrolment for the Maritime Leadership Development Programme April 2026 is now open. Designed for maritime professionals looking to enhance their leadership and management skills, this interactive programme…
Issues discussed with Mr. Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Seafarer and in particular a Radio Officer AND a islander from the Island of Kassos- from the 30th minute: Time was of…
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea. A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have…
By Dr Marina Papaioannou, DNV Regional Maritime Academies Manager Shipping has always been an industry of endurance, built on discipline and hierarchy. Qualities that have sustained the industry and global…
At the closing stages of 2025 and given the geopolitical turmoil, Vergina TV’s Stergios Kalogiros interviews John Faraclas on Geopolitical and other issues affecting International Shipping and in particular Greek…
LATEST NEWS ISWAN – India Seminar 2025: Attract, Retain, Sustain The ISWAN – India Seminar 2025 was held on 17th December in Mumbai, bringing together seafarers, cadets, families, government representatives, maritime…
Chios Marine Club hosted its Annual Christmas Reception for members and guests on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at the Club’s premises downtown Akti Miaouli at the Piraeus waterfront. The event was attended…
Completion of 39 bespoke courses for 140 Mawani professionals marks the most extensive single-client training programme delivered by LR. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have celebrated the successful…
Industry-leading Practical Yacht Broker Course returns in March 2026 – a must for aspiring and developing brokers Secure your place today! British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) and…
by Capt. Michael Fragkias. Shipping is one of the most important pillars of the global economy and is based on high levels of safety for both human resources and the…
We were fortunate and honoured once again early morning 09 December 2025 to be interviewed in Greece’s public radio ERT, Voice of Greece and in particular at its Shipping specialist…
As the maritime industry gears up to welcome the IMO’s STCW bullying and harassment training amendments, health experts are urging shipowners to treat this as more than just a box-ticking exercise.…
Neptune Lines, Seaven Tanker Management, Tsakos Energy Navigation and Minoan Lines win major company awards Athens – 6 December 2025 SOME of the most prestigious and successful individuals and companies…
MarinePALS Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program MarinePALS has joined RightShip as a new member of the Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. With a shared commitment to improving safety outcomes and strengthening…
An evening of celebration, storytelling and Christmas spirit at Mr Fogg’s by Natalia-Lydia Papadantonaki On 2 December 2025, the maritime and freight-communications community gathered at Mr Fogg’s City Tavern in…
“Charting the Future: Where Tradition Fuels Growth” was this year’s seafarers’ forum of our Company held from 12 to 14 October in Manila. The forum provided an opportunity to create…
We’re teaming up with WorkBoat on Day 1 of the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans to bring you a thought-provoking seminar.
Final Training Sessions – December 2025 December is here, and with it, your final training opportunities for the year. You can register using the links below or head straight to…
A call to arms for an industry in danger of forgetting itself By Steven Jones* Standing to deliver the key address of the Liverpool Marine Engineers’ & Naval Architects’ Guild…