by Eleni Skarveli, Director, GNTO UK & Ireland Office. It is often when the mind is relaxed or placed in a different environment that truly inspirational ideas emerge. In my case, it took…
Maritime Tourism
Maritime Day – 21 May 2026 Preparations for Maritime Day in Mariehamn are ongoing, with strong interest, over 100 exhibitors, and more than 200 registered participants: Exhibitors Participants New opportunities…
Strategic Marine Delivers Pair Of 550-Passenger Low-Emission Catamaran Ferries To The Government Of Bermuda
SINGAPORE, 17 November 2025 – Leading aluminium boat builder Strategic Marine has delivered two 40m, 550-passenger low-emission catamaran ferries to the Government of Bermuda ahead of schedule and within budget. This…
Greece’s renowned tourism excellence took centre stage as the Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a celebration at the V&A East Storehouse in London London, 6th November 2025: On Tuesday 4th…
TopSide Marinas acquires Pikes Bay Marina located on Shores of World’s Largest Lake
BAYFIELD, Wis. – November 1, 2025 – TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, announced today the acquisition of Pikes Bay Marina, a premier full-service…
Finland’s largest employer in maritime transport, Viking Line, has been named Transport Company of the Year. The honour was awarded at the annual Finnish Travel Gala. On Friday, Viking Line…
The 100 Top Women in Shipping by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk for 2025by Anny Zade Good Evening and Happy Month to all everywhere in Planet Ocean! Here we go again for our Seventh Top One…
“The new Corfu marina will change the map of maritime tourism in the Ionian Sea,” said the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, after the ratification of the…
On 13 October, the leading global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, Chapman Freeborn, officially opened a new office in Zhengzhou – currently its sixth in China,…
Eleni Skarveli* at ABTA Travel Convention 2025: Celebrating Insights, Inspiration, and the Spirit of Travel
Plenty of reasons to be cheerful — this year’s ABTA Travel Convention theme perfectly captured the energy and optimism that defines the tourism industry. My reason to be cheerful is simple:…
West Nautical announces Koukles, 30m Azimut with an exceptional charter record, has joined the sales market with an asking price of €2,750,000. She currently lies in Flisvos Marina, Athens, Greece…
Santorini of Wine and Vine: The portrait of an international oenological destination of distinction
by Arietta Pouliou Santorini of Wine and Vine: The portrait of an international oenological destination of distinction The varieties, the uniqueness of the Therian vineyard, and the sublime tasting experiences…
Portland, Dorset, UK – Luxury and specialist cruise ships have been among a record number of liners calling at Portland Port for the first time in 2025. Twelve vessels have made…
GENOA, Italy – September 18, 2025 – Bayliner Boats is proud to introduce its latest innovation, the all-new C21i, making its global debut at the 2025 Genoa International Boat Show.…
UK Government and industry launch Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Maritime Tourism and Coastal Economies
In a landmark move to strengthen the UK’s maritime and tourism sectors, the UK Government, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and the UK Chamber of Shipping have jointly launched the…
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V. Kikilias: “Continuous inspections of coastal shipping on day boats – New Circular”
By decision of the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, V. Kikilias and following the order of the Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard, Vice Admiral (HCG) Tryfon. Kontizas, police…
Emma Collier interviews John Faraclas at the launching of further & further podcast
We are honoured to be live covering six decades of Shipping at the launch of further & further podcast. Many thanks to Emma Collier of Satva Trust for her well…
Make the most of August with a refreshing getaway to Spetses, where elegance meets ease and summer lingers just a little longer. Whether it’s a weekend away or a few restful…
MAIB Report: Serious injury to a passenger on the sea safari rigid inflatable boat Lundy Explorer at Ilfracombe, England
Report on the investigation of a serious injury to a passenger on the sea safari rigid inflatable boat Lundy Explorer at Ilfracombe, England on 7 June 2023 Summary: On 7…
Brief Update No 25/17 Date: 14 August 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information…
Unique, authentic and worth knowing parts of the biggest Cycladic island by Arietta Pouliou* According to Greek mythology, Theseus with Ariadne and his fleet of Athenians, stopped at the port…
V. Kikilias: “We support our island identity in every way – The goal is to further reduce ferry tickets”
“The government will proceed with a 300 million euro plan with additional resources from the European Investment Bank, so that the coastal shipping fleet is renewed and coastal shipping ships…
Brief Update No 25/16 Date: 31 July 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information…
“The port of Piraeus is constantly being upgraded, in collaboration with the Piraeus Port Authority,” stated the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in the middle of the…



