In continuation of previous live appearances over the last three years on the issue of the two ranging wars in the Black Sea and Middle East …”coupled” with the forthcoming…
Piracy and Terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC- Rarely is there a day without international shipping in the news. From Yemen’s Houthi militants attacking shipping in the Red Sea, maritime food blockades around Ukraine, rising hostilities…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 8th, 2024 – The European Maritime Awareness Operation in the Strait of Hormuz (EMASoH), currently under the Admiral Benelux (ABNL) flag has officially transitioned the…
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry associations in expressing our deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Market report: China’s worries weigh despite stimulus, but Holiday Inn owner sees revenues soar
Market report: China’s worries weigh despite stimulus, but Holiday Inn owner sees revenues soar Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The fragility of China’s economy is weighing…
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…
We refer to our Circular dated 12 February 2024, where we issued a Notice of Cancellation in respect of certain war risks. Understanding the urgent need to offer a buy-back…
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Ensure you book now so you won’t be disappointed; see you there. Ink your diary tonight for the 24th of February! __ Rush to buy your tickets ensuring you have…
FEBRUARY 8, 2024, TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS, Dear Colleagues: JOINT INDUSTRY TRANSIT ADVICE FOR THE SOUTHERN RED SEA (SRA) AND GULF OF ADEN (GOA) A joint industry working group…
Suez Canal toll earnings set to continue falling, as vessels re-route around the Cape of Good Hope
Introduction As we enter in to the third month of escalating conflict in Yemen this has prompted significant rerouting of vessels with far-reaching consequences for global trade and transport and…
Robban Assafina’s Exclusive Interview with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez:“Working to elevate IMO’s profile, transform it into Hub for talented minds” Arsenio Dominguez assumed the role of Secretary-General of the International…
Port pro of the month: Olivier Carmes (FR) Our port pro of the month is Olivier Carmes, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Sète Sud de France, since 2014.…
Crew fears over escalating piracy and war risk threats contribute to fall in seafarer happiness
The Mission to Seafarers’ Happiness Index shows another fall in seafarer happiness in Q4 2023, with concerns over workload, stagnated wages, social isolation and lack of respect LONDON, 30 January…
American P&I Club – Circular no. 03/24, cover for War and Terrorism risks, and cover in respect of Biological and bio-chemical etc weapons and computer viruses – 2024 Policy Year
JANUARY 29, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 03/24 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: COVER FOR WAR AND TERRORISM RISKS, AND COVER IN RESPECT OF BIOLOGICAL AND BIO-CHEMICAL ETC. WEAPONS AND…
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The safety of seafarers must be paramount as the international community seeks to address the volatile situation in the Red Sea says INTERCARGO speaking on behalf of the world’s dry…
RED SEA CRISIS: Latest data from Xeneta forecasts ocean freight shipping rates are set to rise further in February
OSLO, Norway – 23 January 2024 Early indications suggest ocean freight shipping rates are set to increase further in early February amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to data…
Following the AGM, the Annual Vassilopitta event of the GSCC (Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee) took place last Thursday at the Hall of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in Staple…