IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarers reported missing. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has expressed deep concern and strong…
No commercial justification for risking seafarers’ lives, says IMO Secretary-General Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I am increasingly concerned by reports…
Panama City, June 4, 2026.- The Panama Canal announced through an advisory to shipping companies that, effective July 1, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will…
Given the POSIDONIA 2026 International Exhibition and Conferences taking place as you read thesenews, it was a rare live chance for VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba to interview allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 27 May – 03 Jun 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of…
Modifications to Transit Reservation (Booking) System 02 Jun 2026, Panama Canal, Panama HML D Neopanamax vessels can now request Panama Canal 1A booking slots for transit dates beginning July 1,…
Shutdown of jetty for maintenance26 May 2026, Kandla, IndiaIFFCO Jetty No.5 at Kandla Port is shut down for maintenance work until June 5, 2026.READ MORE Extended validity of fixed rebates26…
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The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee met for its 111th session from 13 to 22 May 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Theofilos Mozas…
Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 13 – 20 May 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this week’s report:…
Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
Hantavirus: Mandatory submission of Maritime Declaration of Health15 May 2026, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesVessels calling at the Port of Fujairah must submit a valid Maritime Declaration of Health prior to…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “After another strong session yesterday, global equity markets are starting today on the back foot, in another familiar turn of the see-saw pattern that has…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related…
In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force of stability, continuity and connection. Shipping moves the world, keeping economies functioning, societies supplied and people…
An overview of supply chain solutions for the current Middle East situation11 May 2026, Middle East- Route options for GCC cargo flows – Road, sea and air GCC supply chain…
Shore-based mooring & light services06 May 2026, Suez Canal, EgyptEffective from May 15, 2026, mooring services in the Suez Canal will be provided from shore-based stations.READ MORE Tin Hau Festival…
What an update with respect the questions and points raised by Christina Tsorba of VERGINA TV during lunch time to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk who coincidentially was attending an event…
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions. The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a…
Planned suspension of traffic29 Apr 2026, Bosphorus, TürkiyeVessel traffic to be suspended in both directions from 08:30 on 30 April, due to passage of pipe layer vessel.READ MORE Hong Kong…