Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST, Co-founder of Further & Further, for allaboutshipping.co.uk The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convened an extraordinary session of its Council over Wednesday and Thursday this…
March 2026 Greek Controlled Shipping: An information paper based on data provided to the GSCCby S&P Global Market Intelligence For the 39th consecutive year the GSCC presents statistical data, in…
The closure of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint has triggered a welfare crisis that the markets are not measuring Dr Katerina Konsta, CEO, World Maritime Academy The world’s financial…
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to open discussions at the 12th session of its Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) on fatigue and hours of…
From the live interview at ERT Thessaloniki’s 102 FM with Andreas Stamatopoulos and Aemilios Sapranides on SHIPPING issues and in particular on: We look forward to your comments; Happy Valentine’s!
Posidonia 2026 set to break all records as duration of shipping gathering extends Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting events over 3 week period to welcome thousands…
Issues discussed with Mr. Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Seafarer and in particular a Radio Officer AND a islander from the Island of Kassos- from the 30th minute: Time was of…
Kindly be advised that our Society will be celebrating its 31st Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 28th 2026 between 6pm and 2am, at the internationally renowned JW Marriott Grosvenor…
We were fortunate and honoured once again early morning 09 December 2025 to be interviewed in Greece’s public radio ERT, Voice of Greece and in particular at its Shipping specialist…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers War risk premiums for vessels operating in the Black Sea have surged dramatically, reflecting a sharp rise in maritime incidents…
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…
MINISTER FOR AVIATION, MARITIME AND DECARBONISATION, KEIR MATHER SAID: “The UK is a proud maritime nation, and I’m delighted we’ve been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization…
Greece achieved a historic record of 153 votes in the election for Category A of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in a vote in which 169 countries…
“It is an honor for us to be candidates in IMO Category A and to ask for your vote. Greeks are people of the sea. We have traveled all over…
Panama is participating this week, from November 24 to 28, in the 34th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the most significant forum within the global…
V. Kikilias at the meeting with the IMO Secretary-General: “We support the IMO framework for the energy transition of shipping, but improvements are needed for its realistic implementation” Greece’s Minister…
The Italian-flagged ferry MOBY DREA, which left Genoa in July after its owner assured Italian authorities it would be refurbished in Croatia and returned to service, is now mired in controversy.…
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…
Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters and Flag States. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory amendments to SOLAS Chapter V (Regulations 31…
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…
by John Faraclas Update 06:11 a.m. UTC The team leader of the security guards/team, the only greek on board the “Eternity C”, was rescued by Diaplous and Ambrey teams present…
To mark the start of 2025 Marine Money Week in New York, we take an in-depth look, using VesselsValue data, at the US fleet—broken down by vessel type, the top 10 shipowning…
Further to previous interviews on ERT’s Voice of Greece – Greeks Everywhere (Ελληνες Παντου) covering Geopolitical and Shipping issues and in particular the ongoing Ukrainian – Russian and Middle East…
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has opened an investigation to examine whether foreign shipping laws and regulations, especially those related to “Flag of Convenience” practices, have produced unfavorable conditions…