Former Gard senior adviser and Master Mariner to lead strategic collaborations with insurers, charterers and maritime industry stakeholders ShipIn Systems, a global leader in AI-powered maritime risk intelligence, today announced…
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Marsh appoints Marcus Baker as Chairman, and Michael Walls as Global Head, Marine Cargo and Logistics
LONDON, 6 November, 2026 ─ Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Marcus Baker to the newly-created role of Chairman, Marine, Cargo, and Logistics,…
Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027. The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of…
SHIPPI8NGInsight’s Carleen Walker Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Maritime ShEO Conference in Mumbai
Weston, CT – November 3, 2026 – SHIPPINGInsight is proud to celebrate Chief Evolution Officer Carleen Lyden Walker, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Maritime SheEO Conference…
30 October 2026 The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s Controlling Council…
Panama City, October 28, 2026. – The Panama Canal Boards of Directors and Advisors concluded their 41st meeting today, following three days of discussions focused on evaluating opportunities for the…
LONDON, 26 October 2026 – Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Andy Start CBE as Senior Advisor to the business, effective immediately. Based…
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has appointed Sandrine Lagrost as its new Head of Commercial for the Humber, joining the business on 2 November 2026. Sandrine…
Thirty years after the West stopped building reactors, the countries that kept going are winning. Shipping is paying attention. By George Pangalos* The atom is back in the boardroom For…
The maritime and legal communities gathered to celebrate the most distinguished in house legal leaders and Mrs. Georgia Demetriou, Legal Director of OSM Thome (pictured above), has once again been…
12 October 2026 After nearly five years as Chief Executive Officer and six years within the business, Claudio Veritiero is standing down from his position at Peel Ports Group. Mark…
Alex Vainokivi has been appointed Managing Director of SRC Estonia, part of SRC Group – an international ship modernisation and conversion group. The management change reflects SRC’s aim to drive…
Bangladesh’s Tanjil Ahmed Ruhullah Addresses 789 Delegates at the IG Correspondents’ Conference at the IMO — and Returns Home to the BMLS Maritime Emerging Leader Award
Bangladesh’s Tanjil Ahmed Ruhullah Addresses 789 Delegates at the IG Correspondents’ Conference at the IMO — and Returns Home to the BMLS Maritime Emerging Leader Award LONDON / DHAKA —…
Chalos & Co is proud to announce that our principal and founder, George M. Chalos, has been inducted into Fellowship of Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East, strengthening its capability to support naval and defence programmes across one of the world’s fastest-growing…
Roboat enters a new phase: Joshua Jordan succeeds Ynse Deinema as CEO, company sets course for scale-up
Roboat, the Amsterdam-based startup developing autonomy systems for transport over water announces a step towards scaling up operations. Ynse Deinema, CEO and co-founder, is handing over the reins to Joshua…
Part Two: EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival – Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels, Awards, the Wars et al…
We continue with the second part with respect the 5th Chios Festival with mentioning on Maritime Tourism, and Shipping as well as with the Honorary Awards to Simon P. Palios…
Mercury Marine Founder Carl Kiekhaefer Inducted into Wisconsin Sailing & Maritime Hall of Fame
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Sept. 21, 2026 — Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced today that company founder Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer was inducted posthumously over the weekend…
Industry veteran will strengthen links between industry and academia with professional education programme at Liverpool John Moores University Victoria, BC – [September 21, 2026] — SSI, a global leader delivering…
Alan Wiessbrod joins as Senior Vice President to support the business’ next phase of growth NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform for…
The Panama Canal Board of Directors Appoints Miguel Lorenzo as Deputy Administrator
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has appointed Miguel Antonio Lorenzo Fábrega as Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal. He will serve alongside Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta as the…
Weston, CT – September 9th, 2026 – The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is proud to announce that Joe Hughes, Chairman of the Managers of the P&I Club…
Panama City, September 7, 2026- Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta took office today, Monday, September 7, 2026, as Administrator of the Panama Canal for the 2026–2033 term. The ceremony formalized an…
By James Brewer Frida Kahlo – everyone loves you; but does everyone respect you, especially those who appropriate your image? The rhapsodising and commercialisation of the Mexican artist throughout Tate…
On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. King Harald was far more…



