New infrastructure, proposed tourism incentives and a renewed international identity are opening a promising chapter for Panama’s Caribbean coastline, where established maritime destinations offer opportunities for sustainable growth. By Verónica…
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Food Risk Insights | Issue 26Managing food safety & emerging risks Welcome to the October 2026 food risk insights from Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.’s Compliance and Risk Management Team.…
Dear Subscriber, Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 07 – 14 Oct 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below…
Following news reports that a fishing boat has gone missing off the Outer Hebrides with one man found dead and two others missing, the umbrella charity for the UK Merchant…
From early feasibility study and risk-based design to newbuilding supervision, crew readiness and technical management, Anglo-Eastern drew on its extensive expertise to support the development of Mineral Europa, the world’s…
By Capt. Michalis Fragkias, Senior Marine Consultant, / ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd. October 13, 2026 Safety in shipping is one of the most important factors in…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 13 October 2026 at 11 EEST – Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year service agreement with Finnish ferry operator Viking Line covering the passenger ferry ‘Viking XPRS’.…
Middle East tensions are placing growing pressure on the global ship recycling industry, with strong freight markets restricting the supply of vessels for recycling while inflation and slowing economic activity…
by Maria Mavroudi* The risk map of global shipping is being redrawn in real time. Geopolitical tensions can alter trading routes overnight, sanctions can transform previously routine voyages into complex…
China Merchants Energy Shipping and RINA Partner to Explore AI-Driven Ship Operations and Next-Generation Maritime Technologies
Naples (Italy), 12 October 2026 – China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), one of the world’s leading shipping and maritime transportation companies, and RINA, the multinational inspection, certification, ship classification and…
The Blue Board Leadership Programme is boosting the prowess of present and future maritime leaders
The Blue Board Leadership Programme is boosting the prowess of present and future maritime leaders* By: Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, The Blue MBA Serving in the leadership of most business…
By Elena Sendona on September 28, 2026 At WHITE Milano, the Italian design label brought its Clash of Cultures philosophy into focus through the symbolism of the rainbow, the evocative…
Promoting Gender Equality in Sports Media: ELEGYP at the Final Event of the European POWER Project
The Hellenic Association of University Women (ELEGYP) participated in the final event of the European Erasmus+ Sport project “POWER – The Portrayal of Women Athletes in Sports Media,” held on…
Contributing to iGEM Fest 2026: Exploring Synthetic Biology, Biosensor Innovation and Sustainability
The iGEM Fest 2026, held on 3–4 October 2026 in Athens, Greece, brought together students, young researchers, and scientists to explore advances in synthetic biology, biotechnology, and their potential applications…
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 —…
Golden double and dramatic final race showdown bring World Sailing Inclusion Championships to a close
Poland’s Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden’s Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a…
Three powerful earthquakes, three different outcomes: what the experiences of Panama, Venezuela and Colombia reveal about national resilience, investment confidence and tourism By Verónica Vallarino Former Consul General and Commercial…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, October 10, 2026 Budget debate erupts into confrontation between Government and National Council Tensions between Monaco’s Government and National Council boiled over on Wednesday evening when…
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Celebrating 25 Years of Dialogue, Collaboration and Progress in Shipping The 25th NAVIGATOR 2026 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum will take place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the…
New guidance will help governments evaluate marine geoengineering research proposals to ensure they are safe for the environment. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted new guidance aimed at ensuring…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, October 9, 2026 Monaco billionaire sells Boots in €7.9bn deal British pharmacy giant Boots is changing hands in a €7.9 billion deal that will see Canadian billionaire…
Dear HABA Members & Friends, HABA kicked off its fall program with a timely discussion on the future of financial markets featuring Broadridge CEO Chris Perry and DTCC tokenization expert…
MAIB Report: Fatal accident to a crew member on board the passenger vessel Arvia while on passage from Southampton, England, to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on 26 October 2025
Report on the investigation of the fatal accident to a crew member on board the Bermuda registered passenger vessel Arvia while on passage from Southampton, England, to Santa Cruz de…




