THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) May 29 to June 05, 2026 Brief Update: No 09-2/2026 Date: June 05, 2026 In Reference to:SEA GUARDIAN Monthly Threat…
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument A remarkable medieval landmark on the fragrant island of Chios by Arietta Pouliou* Known…
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…
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…
Brief Update: No 26/06 Date: April 02, 2026 Executive summary To provide in a 15-day cycle, the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders with: [MARITIME SECURITY INCIDENTS] or [ASSESSMENT’s…
REGION: Persian Gulf – Gulf of OMAN – West Indian Ocean – Somalia – Bab El Mandab – Southern Red Sea Reference: Joint War Committee, date 3rd March 2026, Circular…
By Dr Marina Papaioannou, DNV Regional Maritime Academies Manager Shipping has always been an industry of endurance, built on discipline and hierarchy. Qualities that have sustained the industry and global…
Brief Update No 25/26 Date: 29 December 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intelligence and Information derive…
Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar,…
By James Brewer A self-described “poor householder” who was a carpenter and millwright in a Dutch village patented an invention in 1593 which changed the dynamics of international shipping. His…
The IMO Assembly has elected the following Member States to serve on three categories of the IMO Council. Category (a): 10 States with the largest interest in providing international shipping…
by Arietta Pouliou* 10 stops and experiences along the 18th-century boulevard that grew into the bustling heart of the “Queen of the Danube.” Charming and grand, regal yet warm, Hungary’s…
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…
The 98th International Convention of the International Propeller Club, hosted in Lyon, France, from 13 to 15 October 2025, was successfully concluded, gathering wide participation from members and representatives across…
“The strength of Greece-US trade, energy and maritime relations (i.e. shipyards, ports, LNG and energy) can make our country an energy hub for America,” said the Minister of Shipping and…
“Our cooperation with the United States in shipping and shipyards will take on strategic dimensions,” said the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in an interview he gave…
Opening day highlights policy announcements, regional cooperation and shipowner dialogue as Cyprus reaffirms its position as a leading global maritime center. CYPRUS, Monday, October 06, 2025: The Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference opened today…
By George Bonanos Everything started last April when I received an invitation to a private ‘Families Open Day’ at The Hellenic Enclosure, at West Norwood Cemetery. In reality, it was anything but…
The 10th non-hybrid meeting of Chapter Earth, the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) climate action working group, took place in Athlone, Ireland, bringing together national tourism representatives to accelerate climate action…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/19 Date: 18 September 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/18 Date: 29 August 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd…
by Maria Chachali, Bureau Veritas Hellas I&F General Manager In recent times, the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector has been in the spotlight multiple times, as it has been…
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…
Today August 9th – with the 2025 Full Sturgeon Moon gracing and illuminating the skies just before the Perseid meteor shower, we were fortunate to attend in the morning yet another…
This speech, part of UCL’s annual guest lectures, was delivered last Wednesday noon the 30th of July by Dimitris Monioudis who is R&K’s CEO, Chairman of INTERCARGO’s very influential Technical…