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…
Cruise Industry
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…
Panama City, October 7, 2026 – The ship, the Carnival Miracle, opened the Panama Canal’s 2026-2027 cruise season today, Wednesday, marking the start of more than 220 transits scheduled for…
Learn, connect and grow – now is the time to book With just under five weeks to go until WTM London, now is the time to secure your ticket and…
All About Shipping’s John Faraclas speech on Maritime Tourism – Cruise Industry, Yachting et al during the 5th Chios Festival 2026
We where fortunate to have once again a slot and deliver a speech with facts on Maritime Tourism and in particular on the Cruise Industry, Yachting including marinas, demographics et…
EPT’s Antonis Karagiannakis talks to John Faraclas on the 5th Chios Festival Maritime Tourism, Shipping panels et al…
World acclaimed shipping journalist from EPT Greece – Greece’s public TV and Radio, Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Radio Officer, talks to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk on the 5th Chios Festival…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 13 to 20 August 2026
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 13 – 20, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-3/2026 Date: August 20, 2026 In references to: INSIDE Risk at sea in…
Innovation in the cruise industry is creating ever more exciting possibilities for guests, and bringing those ideas to life safely requires close collaboration from the start. From enhanced engine room…
Co-developed with leading cruise operators like HX Expeditions, the new step-by-step digital workflow connects to NAPA Logbook and NAPA Fleet Intelligence for live, fleet-wide safety oversight Helsinki, Finland; 11 August 2026 -NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data…
by Theodore Kontes*, We are already in the middle of the cruising season of 2026, and we have noticed the updated results of this season, as well as the foreseen…
The Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 11-12 May 2027Rhodes, Greece
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba discusses with allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas the latest on Geopolitics, Posidonia 2026 with a splash of soccer
Further to our last during POSIDONIA 2026, here we go on the latest on Geopolitics, given the last four months events on the ongoing wars in the Black Sea, the…
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We are delighted to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the WWW.ALLABOUTSHIPPING.CO.UK news and features site, coinciding with the magnificent shipping exhibition and business platform POSIDONIA 2026. We extend our thanks and appreciation…
A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag. Launched in 2020, a…
Helsinki (Finland), 13 March 2026 – Foreship, RINA’s marine consulting company, has been a key force behind the creation of the very first Four Seasons Yacht, bringing its world-renowned expertise in…
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…
COLUMBIA cruise services (CCS) has strengthened its presence in China with the opening of a new office in Shanghai, located next to its cruise partner, Adora Cruises. The move is designed…
New report finds LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option
LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its…
Greece achieved top distinctions at this year’s awards of the UK-based travel trade platform Travel Gossip, following a vote conducted among travel agents across the United Kingdom. The country was named “Agents’…
Generational change, tighter regulation, and advanced shipboard technology are reshaping cruise operations. Carnival Cruise Line responds with a strong culture of collaboration, prioritizing crew training and well‑being. DNV supports these…
Extensive refit programmes and ship deliveries for the coming season include some of the largest projects the resin-based decking and flooring specialist has ever undertaken for key cruise brands The…
What if you couldcruise into easy? At Port Everglades, easy isn’t just a perk—it’s built in. With unmatched proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, modern terminals, and seamless guest flow,…
by Theodore Kontes Revising the forecasts for 2026 after the war in the Middle East and following the recent announcement of the official results for 2025, it appears that the…




