Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, May 27, 2025 F1 bosses urge Monaco to modernise: “Iconic isn’t immune to improvement” After a predictably processional Monaco Grand Prix that saw just two overtakes…
Politics and Government
In a move aligned with the standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Panama has strengthened its requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving tankers registered under its flag.…
Market update: chill winds whistle through stocks after Trump’s latest tariff threats
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Trump has made it clear that the EU is still out in the cold when it comes to trade negotiations and…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, May 22, 2025 Monaco braces for Grand Prix with widespread closures and service changes As the Principality gears up for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, several…
A historic address by the Union of Greek Shipowners’ President, Melina Travlos on Maritime Security, at the United Nations
“We need to collectively defend freedom of navigation, as a shared global responsibility and a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be open, free, safe, and secure”. On…
Over three dynamic days DEFEA reaffirmed its role as a premier hub for international defence and security, bringing together 436 exhibitors from 37 countries and 106 official delegations from 45 nations under…
INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, convened last week in Guangzhou for its semi-annual meetings, the first time the Association has held such an event in China. The…
HSH Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, May 20, 2025 HSH Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and…
Commenting on today’s announcement following the UK-EU Summit, Steve Parker, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: “BIFA members, and the importers and exporters that they serve,…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, May 19, 2025 Eight new Prince’s Carabiniers receive their badges in ceremony In a special ceremony held on Thursday morning, eight new recruits to the Prince’s…
Thank you all for your comments on our last and today we will try to draw some interesting parallels to open your appetite / interest so we all try and…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, May 17, 2025 HSH Prince Albert II visits southern Italy to honour Grimaldi heritage His Serene Highness Prince Albert II continued his personal journey through the…
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Szczecin Declaration: Competitiveness of European shipping at the centre of EU maritime industrial strategy
EU ministers signed yesterday the Szczecin Declaration on the EU maritime industrial strategy during the 11th International Maritime Congress in Poland, highlighting strategic role of shipping to Europe’s security. European…
Recent developments on the sanctions and tariffs front are clearly having a significant effect on international shipping and trade. Speakers gathered at a London Shipping Law Centre seminar on April…
Just before Friday’s event on International Women in Maritime Day at the IMO HQs this coming Friday, we had on the 13 May 2025 a unique event at the iconic…
The Solent Cluster has launched a set of easy-to-follow ‘How-To’ Guides to help local businesses take practical steps toward cutting their carbon emissions. The online guides at https://www.thesolentcluster.com/projects/the-solent-lidp/ are part…
Ahead of UK Ports Conference, on 4-5 June in London, Rosa Rotko, Project Director Energy Transformation at Mott MacDonald shares some thoughts on the current development opportunities for ports. What are the development opportunities…
Top Marques Monaco 2025 breaks records with world premieres, multimillion-euro sales, and global buzz
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, May 15, 2025 Top Marques Monaco 2025 breaks records with world premieres, multimillion-euro sales, and global buzz The 20th edition of Top Marques Monaco has officially…
BV calls for standardized safety regulations to accelerate adoption of electrification technology
Paris la Défense, May 14, 2025: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has called for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025 a promising result attributed to the strategic…