The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States…
Piracy and armed robbery up: IMB report16 Apr 2025, WorldwideThe ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter…
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 7 to 11 April 2025. The meeting…
Organisation to flag at least four of its vessels in its home country 16 April, 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden – Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today confirmed its intention to register…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Witherby Publishing Group have released a new edition of ‘Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship – Guidelines for Owners and Masters on Preparation,…
JOIN US AT THE CASPIAN WEEK FORUM 2025 Date: June 26-27, 2025Location: Baku, AzerbaijanWe are living in a time of rapid and unpredictable transformation, where technological, economic, and societal shifts are redefining…
Following last Friday’s interview on the above subjects – which was cut-off after a minute due to a power cut, Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk on…
London, UK: 15 April 2025: SEA-LNG congratulates the IMO and its delegates on reaching the agreement on a regulatory framework for GHG emissions reductions last Friday. We are pleased to see…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds at Hargreaves Lansdown: “Futures markets were suggesting a steady start to trading in London and Europe after Asian markets rallied overnight. Sentiment was boosted…
Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another step towards establishing a…
Washington, D.C. – April 10, 2025 – World Shipping Council President & CEO Joe Kramek welcomes the U.S. administration’s plan to rebuild American shipbuilding through strategic public-private investment, workforce development, and…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The White House has finally seen some sense and given a whole host of countries a 90 day pause, with reciprocal tariffs immediately…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, April 10, 2025 Shock exits and rising stars: Monte-Carlo Masters serves drama in early rounds The 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters has delivered compelling narratives and notable…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The feared escalation of the trade war is playing out and it’s sent another jolt of deep pessimism through markets. Trump…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Monaco reaffirms commitment to anti-money laundering strategy amid ongoing FATF scrutiny Monaco has taken a decisive step forward in its fight against financial…
by John Faraclas Further to part 2, we are faced with undiplomatic and in some cases undemocratic manoeuvres – that the bargaining chips in what one might generously call “the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Investors are waking up to a positive sight for once, with markets opening higher across a broad range of European indices and the FTSE…
ADDRESS OF THE IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL AT THE OPENING OF THE 83RD SESSION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 83) Delivered 7 April 2025 Opening Good morning distinguished delegates, Chair…
by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what…
Adm (H.N) Ioannis (John) Pavlopoulos CEO of Sea Guardian – a leading provider of maritime security service, presentation at 2nd International Maritime Security Conference, took place on Wednesday 2nd April…
President Donald Trump has already made plenty of headlines since taking up his second term in the White House, including with the announcement of numerous new tariffs on imports. The…