Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
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Good Morning Monaco Friday, May 15, 2026 Monaco health authorities monitoring hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship Monaco’s government says it is closely monitoring the international health situation following the…
IMO Maritime Safety Committee convenes in London to discuss safety and security of international shipping
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related…
by Captain Michalis Fragkias The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a development and publishing body composed of representatives from national standardization organizations. ISO standards provide uniform methods through which…
TT Club urges ports, terminals and warehouses to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season forecast
13TH MAY 2026 – TT Club, the leading the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is urging ports, terminals, warehouses and transport and logistics operators to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season for…
How to document PFOS-free fire extinguishing foam on board Information for: Owners/managers, shipyards, manufacturers, and flag states. NEED TO KNOW All firefighting foams on board (fixed systems and portable equipment) must…
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Mara Kruze has been named the recipient of the British Tugowners Association (BTA) Tug Trainee of the Year Award 2026, announced at the BTA Annual Conference on 7 May. Mara…
MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on their Fundamentals of Accident Investigation…
Viewers can find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 29 Apr – 06 May 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
MAIB Report: Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025
Report on the investigation into the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025 Summary At 1305 on 25 January 2025, the site investigation vessel Kommandor…
São Paulo, 5 May 2026 – Tug Network Team (TNT) has appointed Felipe Gouvêa as Executive Director. The alliance, launched in the Americas in 2024 and recently expanded into Europe,…
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Persian Gulf, Ukraine and …beyond
What an update with respect the questions and points raised by Christina Tsorba of VERGINA TV during lunch time to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk who coincidentially was attending an event…
Invitation to LSLC’s event: Beyond the Straits of Hormuz – The Impact of Lawfare and Geopolitics in a New Era for International Trade – 13.05.26
Beyond the Straits of Hormuz – The Impact of Lawfare and Geopolitics in a New Era for International Trade Part 2 of this Special Series The Centre, in association…
April 28TH 2026 – LONDON, UK – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, has confirmed its marine war risks buyback cover for Members’ containers in the Gulf, which can now be…
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Seafarer shares first-hand account with IMO about being stranded in the Persian Gulf. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to address the situation…
Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the recent attacks on ships in the Middle East region
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for…
Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered…
Christina Tsorba of Vergina TV questions All About Shpping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond.
Earlier of this afternoon Christina Tsorba from VERGINA TV HQs in Thessaloniki questioned All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Middle East mess. The Strait of…
Below is a highlight of our upcoming courses to help you take the next step in your learning journey. You can choose the format that suits you best, either Face‑to‑Face…
Owners need to consider the scope of their war risk cover as claims expand beyond high-risk zones, warns London P&I Club
Shipowners and brokers need to take greater consideration of the scope of their war risk cover, and not just the price, as the number of war risk claims following incidents…
Brief Update: No 26/06 Date: April 02, 2026 Executive summary Objectives SEA GUARDIAN, pursues innovative approach by analyzing Maritime Security in accordance with international standards and a certain frame of…



