On April 11, 2024, an insightful seminar was organized to delve into the implications, challenges, and opportunities posed by Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) for ports and public authorities. Distinguished…
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Another interesting theme to express our views on Vergina TV Athens studio with journalist George Vlachos and Lieutenant General (Rt) Hellenic Army’s Ground Forces Kostas Kousantas with Stergios Kalogiros moderating…
Yesterday, IMA (the Indian Maritime Association) in the UK celebrated its 40th anniversary. The festivities took place at the International Maritime Organization’s HQ on the River Thames, in London. IMA…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas on the current international despicable issues…
Wars and Geopolitics, the Supply chain, Europe, the Tembi train disaster in Greece last year and the Containership’s “Dali” collision wit Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Another live interview…
he 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), alongside the preceding Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 16) meeting, marked a decisive step in the evolution…
IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward…
RMT, Nautilus and the TUC will hold a joint rally on Wednesday 20 March at Old Palace Yard opposite Parliament SW1P 3JY at 1-2pm demanding a new deal for workers…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will open its seventh Regional Presence Office (RPO), in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio…
CII needs to incentivise shipowners towards efficiency measuresThere is widespread agreement that shipping can achieve 40% emissions reductions with known efficiencies alone. Efficiencies are the low hanging fruit and that…
Civil society calls on EU to provide leadership at UN on urgent short-term shipping climate action
London, 18 March 2024 – The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), integral to global efforts to enhance energy efficiency in shipping and cut emissions, will be on the table for discussion as the United Nations…
DNV: Invitation to our webinar on MEPC 81 summary – GHG emissions regulations and more (4 April 2024)
The MEPC 81 in March is set to address important environmental issues such as GHG emissions, air pollution and ballast water management. 3 April 2024 09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST…
HD Hyundai Marine Solution has signed an agreement with Greek operator Neptune Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises SA to provide Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) services for four car carriers.…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “It is deeply saddening to follow the horrific reports of the casualties on the merchant vessel True Confidence, following an attack on the…
The Kyrgyz Republic has become the latest State to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IMO now has 176 Member States. Kyrgyzstan deposited its instrument of acceptance to the IMO Convention with the United Nations with…
Maritime union, RMT today remembers the 193 crew and passengers who lost their lives in waters off Zeebrugge on 6th March 1987 when the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized. National…
Posidonia 2024 Exhibitors anticipate paradigm shift in Maritime Industry as AI gains traction
The maritime industry, often viewed as conservative and measured in its approach to technological integration, is on the cusp of a transformative era with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a…
Faraclas on Intermodalism, two raging wars, further geopolitics with Planet Ocean’s dire straits being the focal point, live on ERT radio
We are pleased to have had the opportunity to express our views live during a lunchtime interview on ERT’s Global Radio “The Voice of Greece” for its program “Greeks everywhere” with…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working with partners to provide assistance to the Government of Yemen following recent sinking of the vessel Rubymar in the Red Sea area. Speaking…
A thorough effort based on the IMO Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) procedure has ensured that the recommendations in DBI’s report CARGOSAFE will form the basis for discussions at the IMO.…
White paper/IMO MEPC submission from IWSA, Comoros, France and Solomon Islands – Wind Propulsion
From the International Windship Association (IWSA) regarding a submission of a wind propulsion white paper made to the upcoming 81st IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC81) that delivers a detailed baseline…
Relevant for ship owners and managers as well as manufacturers of marine engines and sewage treatment plants The 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR11)…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing training requirements to combat bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment, in the maritime sector. Opening a joint meeting between the IMO and the International…
by Anny Zade Good day to the Eastern Hemisphere and Good morning to the Western one! This is our mid-week breaking news, with AllAboutShipping’s 100 Top Women List in the…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interview with John Faraclas on the Ukranian – Russian, Israel – Hamas conflicts and the implications on the supply chain at Acheloos TV
A very timely event interview organised by veteran journalist Achilleas Papadionyssiou for Acheloos TV, covering the two main conflicts which might spill over and Planet Ocean might come to a…