Following our previous live “encounters” with ERT’s journalist and former Seafarer Antonis Karagiannakis – emanating also from a historic maritime Greek island, that is Kasos, today we bring you in…
Piracy and Terrorism
On the International Day of the Seafarer, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez pays tribute to the 2 million seafarers who keep global markets functioning and supply chains going. In a video…
IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers Statement by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez: “Once again, I am appalled at the fact…
Following news that a seafarer has died and another has been seriously injured in the latest Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea area, INTERCARGO, the International Association…
2,038 exhibitors from 81 countries present at biggest ever Posidonia Posidonia 2024 has already gone down in history as the best-attended in the biennial event’s 55 years of existence, and…
Professor ManMohan Sodhi (pictured above), Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), said: “Many shippers are willing to take the longer route to avoid…
Turbulence across global supply chains is nothing new. But escalating geopolitical conflict and unpredictable weather events are raising the risks for ships, crew and cargo, demanding new levels of awareness…
Posidonia 2024 see flury of new business deals as Shipping Industry makes statement of intent in a boost for global trade and economic growth
The 28th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition came to an end today proving once again that it is the most sought-after event to conduct business and set the policy…
With a record number of exhibitors and a packed conference programme Posidonia’s 28th edition welcomes global maritime community to home of shipping In the presence of Greek Prime Minister Mr.…
John Faraclas live on the global ERT Radio “Voice of Greece”, on the programme “Greeks everywhere “, with Thanasis Choupis.
Issues discussed: 1.A full discussion on Shipping and Geopolitics in the shadow of the fierce conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.2.On the state of alert in the strategic importance of straits all…
John Faraclas once again appeared today in part 3 on Vergina TV with Rt General (HAF) Lazaros Kabouridis, journalist George Vlachos on current affairs moderated by Stergios Kalogiros, which included:…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has scaled fresh heights as buds of May hope unfurl about interest rate cuts on the horizon. The…
Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (pictured above) On 1 March 2024, the Motor Vessel “SHOVELER” (GT 19,814 – DWT 30,928), laden with 28,600 tonnes of wheat in bulk, caught fire in the…
GE Aerospace LM2500 Gas Turbine-Powered USCGC Calhoun Commissioned by United States Coast Guard
CHARLESTON, SC | April 23, 2024 – USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759), powered by one GE Aerospace LM2500 marine gas turbine, was commissioned by the United States Coast Guard Saturday in its homeport…
Counting the cost of war on the climate: Red Sea conflict brings massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight shipping.
Oslo, Norway – 23 April 2024 -Conflict in the Red Sea has brought massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight container shipping, according to data released by Xeneta today, Tuesday.…
Last Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the President of the Chios Marine Club, Capt. Antonis Pitsilos and the Vice President Makis Kasmas visited the HQ of the HCG and met the…
Idwal Unveils Social Impact Report, Providing Unprecedented Transparency into Crew Conditions at Sea
Comprehensive Data-Driven Assessment Empowers Maritime Stakeholders to Prioritise Seafarer Welfare CARDIFF, UK 18 April 2024 – Idwal, the leading ship inspection, technology, and data business, has announced the launch of its Social…
Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action | Join the 9th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit at Posidonia, in Athens, Greece – Monday, June 3, 2024
Agenda Register Sponsors Add to Outlook Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action The 9th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit – Greece titled “Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action” will take…
Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship TRUE CONFIDENCE, struck by an anti-ship…
Viewers can find here below the EMASoH* Information Bulletin of March2024. More than valuable information under the circumstances in the region and beyond! *European Maritime Awareness Strait of Hormuz
On a lovely scenery – clear skies, coupled though with strong winds, the HESGB’s members, friends and guests gathered at the All Bar One on Shad Thames, at the South…
IAPH statement on the seizure of containership MSC Aries in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz
IAPH joins calls by ICS for the immediate release of the seafarers and the ship Following the seizure which took place earlier today in the Arabian Gulf, the International Association…
Oslo, Norway – 13 April 2024 – The seizure of a container ship by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, Saturday, is ‘extremely concerning’ and threatens to put…
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…