Panama establishes legal framework to revoke registration and licenses of vessels on international sanctions lists The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has introduced a legal mechanism enabling the immediate revocation of…
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by John Faraclas, Valetta, Malta: On October 10, 2024, George M. Chalos, Esq., principal and founder of the US-based Chalos & Co law firm, riveted the packed house of delegates…
23rd Navigator 2024 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum in Chios and Oinousses islands: Developments and Challenges in Shipping beyond the Boundaries
The “23rd NAVIGATOR 2024 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM” was successfully organized by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS from September 20 to 22, 2024, on the islands of Chios and Oinousses,…
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 19/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: OFAC ISSUES ADVISORY TO THE MARITIME PETROLEUM SHIPPING COMMUNITY ON SANCTIONS RISKS RELATED TO PETROLEUM SHIPMENTS INVOLVING IRAN AND…
Geopolitics: the worse is yet to come by John Faraclas A very good morning AND Happy week to all all over Planet Ocean… Now, given: The Ukrainian mess which in…
Steamship Mutual has issued London Circular L.446 and Europe Circular E.101 setting out details of the European Union’s 14th Package of sanctions targeting Russia. View London Circular View Europe Circular
HFW Briefing: Celestial – when is an “autonomous” payment obligation not quite “autonomous”?
Last month the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in a case which will be of significance to all those involved in the movement, financing, and insurance of goods around…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on Acheloos TV about Posidonia 2024, current issues of Shipping and Geopolitics
At the beginning of this Acheloos program, which was aired yesterday, we also have Theodoros Pantoulias, the general manager of the Mediterranee Hotel, a seafront four star hotel in Cephalonia,…
Key takeaways • Those involved in activities relating to Russian LNG that enters EU territory should seek advice on the impacts of the new restrictions on the performance of their contracts.…
Following our previous live “encounters” with ERT’s journalist and former Seafarer Antonis Karagiannakis – emanating also from a historic maritime Greek island, that is Kasos, today we bring you in…
Viewers can find here below the GSCC Annual Report 2023-2024, which is prefaced by GSCC’s Chairman, Mr. Haralambos J. Fafalios: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=9fcf4c4d4e&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1802377399542021451&th=190354b20ae4fd4b&view=att&disp=inline
American P&I Club and Winston & Strawn host US, UK and EU regulatory representatives in first ever joint Economic Sanctions Seminar
NEW YORK, JUNE 12, 2024 : On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the American P&I Club and the law firm of Winston & Strawn, LLP hosted an Economic Sanctions Compliance and…
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…
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…
WISTA International’s ExCo Mid-Term Meeting and Conference Champions Connectivity and Diversity in the Maritime Industry
After a successful mid-term meeting of the ExCo (Executive Committee) of WISTA International, today, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) holds its Mid-Term Conference with the theme “We…
Key takeaways • 2020 to 2023 unsurprisingly saw an uptick in sanctions-related disputes and cases before the English courts and many of these cases have set precedents for various conceptual issues…
Viewers can find here below the EMASoH* Information Bulletin of March2024. More than valuable information under the circumstances in the region and beyond! *European Maritime Awareness Strait of Hormuz
Market report: UK market loses steam as global uncertainty rises, UK unemployment figures higher than forecast
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has lost further steam, following rising tensions in the Middle East. The ongoing uncertainty has left its mark on stocks…
Navigating the impact of sanctions on commercial contracts: an overview of key cases and trends in England and Singapore
Key takeaways • The courts in England and Singapore are continuing to resolve a stream of disputes arising out of an ever-evolving sanctions landscape. • This article reviews recent reported cases in…
Massive increase in container shipping imports from China into Mexico amid ongoing US trade war.
Oslo, Norway – Growth in demand for container shipping imports from China into Mexico in January 2024 increased by 60% compared to 12 months ago, further fuelling suspicions it has…
Live on Vergina TV: In the explosive geopolitical shipping front – and beyond, Seafarers well being in its entirety is a MUST!
In continuation of previous live appearances over the last three years on the issue of the two ranging wars in the Black Sea and Middle East …”coupled” with the forthcoming…
The American P&I Club – Circular no. 09/24 on obligations of foreign based persons to comply with US sanctions and export control laws
MARCH 14, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 09/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN-BASED PERSONS TO COMPLY WITH US SANCTIONS AND EXPORT CONTROL LAWS On March 6, 2024, the US…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working with partners to provide assistance to the Government of Yemen following recent sinking of the vessel Rubymar in the Red Sea area. Speaking…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interview with John Faraclas on the Ukranian – Russian, Israel – Hamas conflicts and the implications on the supply chain at Acheloos TV
A very timely event interview organised by veteran journalist Achilleas Papadionyssiou for Acheloos TV, covering the two main conflicts which might spill over and Planet Ocean might come to a…