Piraeus, 7 November 2024 – MSC Cruises is embarking on its first Winter season from Greece, with weekly departures from Piraeus (Athens) to beautiful Mediterranean destinations. MSC Sinfonia will sail…
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Establishment of Restricted Area off Wan Chai Harbour Front31 Oct 2024, Hong KongA Restricted Area will be established on 1 and 2 November, from 1800 hours to 2200 hours, in…
The 84th Anniversary of Greece’s second most important event in its modern history and in particular in the Military and National one, comes at “no better time” given what takes place…
By Menia Kouli Events made with …Art The famous collection of works by the international sculptor Takis, the “magnetic energy” of the space combined with the wonderful location on the…
Marine archaeological survey south of Ma Wan and West of Tsing Yi20 Sep 2024, Hong KongFor approximately two months, marine archaeological survey will be carried out.READ MORE Dragon Boat Race…
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks with John Faraclas on the 3rd Chios Festival and many more international issues…
The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in academic and professional institutions in the United Kingdom and around the globe, member of the Chios Marine Club, author and co-founder of…
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by Amelia Rocos* In the dynamic and unpredictable world of shipping, ancient philosophies continue to provide timeless and profound guidance. Rooted in the heart of Athens and China’s Yellow River…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Sun 7 Jul – Islamic New YearMon 15 Jul – Marine Day (Japan)Mon 15 Jul – Democracy and…
From the 200 years anniversary of the holocaust of the heroic Island of Kassos; speech by the Honorary Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral (HN Rt) Ioannis Pavlopoulos
We bring you herebelow in free translation the speech of the Honorary Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral (HN Rt) Ioannis Pavlopoulos which took place on the 16 of June 2024 in…
DNV’s videocast, Market Views is back. The first of two episodes with Martin is all about operational disruptions in shipping these days. Host Jakub Walenkiewicz welcomes Dr. Martin Stopford, the…
John Faraclas live on the global ERT Radio “Voice of Greece”, on the programme “Greeks everywhere “, with Thanasis Choupis.
Issues discussed: 1.A full discussion on Shipping and Geopolitics in the shadow of the fierce conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.2.On the state of alert in the strategic importance of straits all…
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…
Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (pictured above) On 1 March 2024, the Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (GT 19,814 – DWT 30,928), laden with 28,600 tonnes of wheat in bulk, caught fire in the…
Dear Friends,I truly hope that you can join me for the below event. It will be lovely to see you and to present to you the Fabulous Creatures, a play I’m…
Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel opened26 Apr 2024, Baltimore, United StatesThe Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel has opened for commercially essential vessels on April 25 until April 29.READ MORE Traffic…
The two Inductees for 2023 bring the Hall of Fame’s pantheon of great personalities to 43. Athens – 24 April 2024: Two shipowners who were among the most prominent of…
Remembering Hull’s Headscarf Revolutionaries on the first ever National Fishing Remembrance Day
To mark National Fishing Remembrance Day The Seafarers’ Charity and Seafish are joining forces to highlight the legacy of the “Headscarf Revolutionaries” who successfully campaigned to change the law and improve fishing…
A new extrovert action of the North Aegean Region will take place on the 24th of April 2024, this time in London’s Hellenic Centre, as part of the Cultural Events…
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…
Today our Christian Orthodox Church honors the Annunciation of the Mother of God and Hellenism celebrates its 203rd Anniversary from the Day of the start of the Greek War of…
An event not to be missed!
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
Maritime Education for kids in Greece By John Faraclas You all know how allaboutshipping.co.uk is focusing to Maritime Education and Training to all intents and purposes from its inception as…
Mandatory tug assistance29 Feb 2024, Kiel Canal, GermanyFrom tomorrow (1 March) until 28 March, one tug will be compulsory for all ships with Traffic Group 3 and more entering Brunsbuettel…