Report on the investigation of the grounding of swim support motor vessel Channel Queen near the Needles lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England on 20 July 2023 Summary: On 20 July 2023, the…
Maritime Accidents
From Crisis to Contingency: Evaluating the Effects of Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse on Maritime Trade
From Crisis to Contingency: Evaluating the Effects of Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse on Maritime Trade Around 01:28am on Tuesday, March 27th, the Singapore-flagged vessel – DALI – collided with Baltimore’s iconic…
Leading marine NGO Seas At Risk warmly welcomes European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to an Ocean Pact, announced today [18 July] during the presentation of her Political Guidelines (1)…
Contact of the chemical tanker Ali Ka with Oikos Jetty 2 on the River Thames at Canvey Island, England on 25 October 2022
Report on the investigation of the contact of the chemical tanker Ali Ka with Oikos Jetty 2 on the River Thames at Canvey Island, England on 25 October 2022 Summary:…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas live on the latest international geopolitical and other issues
Once again we were privileged to be live on Vergina TV with Christina Tsorba responding on: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the consequences and what will come out if…
Accidents onboard ships are not decreasing, according to latest accident statistics submitted to the International Maritime Organization by shipmanagement association InterManager. The number of seafarers injured in falls has remained fairly consistent year…
Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is to go to two sets of nominees: the…
Devastated by the loss of the 40-year-old French sailor off Kasos on Monday night, on the second day of the international sailing competition, is the sailing community. The chairman of…
Featuring one of Greece’s most prominent actors and activists, Evelina Papoulia with music specially composed for the cause by Stefanos Korkolis one of our well-esteemed music composers. Spread the message to…
Bulk carrier “VELA STAR” On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier “VELA STAR” (GT 44,146 – DWT 83651) – pictured above), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12…
IMRF celebrates its historic 100th anniversary as the leading global community of maritime SAR
[01 July 2024] – London – The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the world’s leading non-governmental organisation for the development and improvement of maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and operational…
On the International Day of the Seafarer, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez pays tribute to the 2 million seafarers who keep global markets functioning and supply chains going. In a video…
Leading Greek Shipowners meet to engage and share approaches to the challenges and opportunities facing shipping and the health of the oceans Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing,…
RID-ADR Joint Meeting – Working Group on Tanks – Inter-Sessional Meeting – Dual Approval of Tanks 6.7 and 6.8 – Tue 9 July – REGISTER TO ATTEND
Next Meeting: Tuesday 9 July (15:00 CEST) Dear RID-ADR Tank Working Group Members We are now arranging the next Inter-Sessional Meeting, which will be held via Zoom, on Tuesday 9 July at 15.00…
IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers Statement by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez: “Once again, I am appalled at the fact…
There is now a clear 10-year trend showing significant improvements in safety across the dry bulk shipping sector.• In 2023 there was one loss of a dry bulk vessel and…
The key bridge Allision: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2024 Incident in Baltimore.
Additional booking slots and draft adjustment11 Jun 2024, Panama Canal, PanamaThe Panama Canal Authority has announced additional booking slots in the Neopanamax and Panamax locks.READ MORE Report of Marine Incidents11…
Posidonia 2024 see flury of new business deals as Shipping Industry makes statement of intent in a boost for global trade and economic growth
The 28th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition came to an end today proving once again that it is the most sought-after event to conduct business and set the policy…
by John Faraclas I must admit that I have participated in numerous technical committee gatherings hosted by various maritime institutions and classification societies over time. However, I must acknowledge that…
New Zealand – The crew of MV Moana Chief, a New Zealand-flagged vessel operating under Pacifica Shipping (Pacifica), was awarded a Certificate of Achievement at the 2023 New Zealand Search…
Under certain circumstances – in congested waters, during manoeuvring or in harsh weather – a blackout can lead to loss of life or damage to property, infrastructure and/or the environment. This…
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…
InterManager, the international trade association for the ship management sector, has been keeping accident statistics for a number of years as a way of aiding its work as a Non-Governmental…
The global energy transition: how the Blue MBA elevates leadership skills to meet the challenges*
by Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA), Programme Director, Blue Board Leadership Programme (BBLP), Copenhagen Business School. Black swans – unforeseen, high-impact events exemplified…