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Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba assisted by Theodora Apota questions John Faraclas on the Geopolitical issues affecting Greece just before the summer break: – The Wars in Ukraine and the Middle…
RMT has called for Crown Estate profits to be used to secure decent contracts, pay and working conditions for offshore workers. In its annual report, Crown Estate profits have…
The renewal of the Panama merchant fleet is one of the quality objectives of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), which is why the entry of vessels under 15 years of…
Cities with the best policy measures, infrastructure, and supporting institutions are creating the environment necessary for the advancement of shipping. In our latest article on Maritime Impact, Dr Shahrin Osman,…
Crew are required to undergo various types of training to meet the requirements for obtaining Certificates of Competency (CoCs). You must complete this training at an MCA-approved training provider to…
WISTA UK Celebrates 50 Years of Championing Diversity and Inclusion in the Maritime Industry
London, 19 July 2024 – The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, July 22, 2024 Princely couple participate in special Tour de France return to Principality Monaco was abuzz as it hosted the grand start of the final…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, July 20, 2024 Guarding tradition and caring for its workforce take pride of place at SBM Hotel and casino operator Société de bains de mer works in a…
A Half Century of Occupation is Unacceptable Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos, a native son of Paphos, Cyprus, has issued a statement on the 50th dark anniversary of the illegal…
Transportation industry professionals predict it will take more than 15 years for sector to be powered by 100% sustainable fuel sources
Almost half the respondents who took part in a survey spearheaded by Reed Smith revealed that they expect it to take more than 15 years for the sector to be…
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)…
The IMO Council met for its 132nd session from 8 to 12 July 2024 at IMO headquarters in London. The session was chaired by Mr. Victor Jimenez Fernandez of Spain,…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, July 18, 2024 Monegasque delegation visits Athens, strengthens ties In an effort to promote Monaco abroad, the ‘Attractiveness Unit’, accompanied by a Monegasque… New disability priority…
IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association’s members, along with the wider shipping industry, are actively pursuing operational energy efficiency improvements as part of goals consistent with the International Maritime…
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…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Inflation figures released this morning show the Consumer Prices Index holding at 2% for the second month in succession. The headline figure…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Prince Albert expresses solidarity with US after assassination attempt on Trump HSH Prince Albert wrote to US President Joe Biden following the assassination…
by Amelia Rocos* In the dynamic and unpredictable world of shipping, ancient philosophies continue to provide timeless and profound guidance. Rooted in the heart of Athens and China’s Yellow River…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has struggled to gain ground, opening lower in early trade as investors assess the struggles in the retail…
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…
Trump’s platform won’t support dollar’s global reserve currency role By Mark Sobel The Republican convention platform to ‘Make America Great Again’ with ‘a return to common sense’ is out, with…
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝟔𝟎𝟎 After five full days of racing in this year’s edition of the AEGEAN 600 nearly all teams still on the race course have made…
Webinar, 20 Aug: Port State Control (PSC) – Prepare for the CIC on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement under MLC starting 1 September
LIVE WEBINAR Port State Control Prepare for the CIC on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement under MLC starting 1 September 20 August 2024 Choose session and sign up 09.00…
“Our Ocean – Our Obligation – Our Opportunity” has been selected as the International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Day theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime…