Panama Canal reduces Neopanamax draft limits 07 Aug 2026, Panama Canal Lower draft limits affect vessel loading calculations Changes take effect August 26 and September 3 No reduction in available…
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Marine works begin in Deep Water Bay06 Aug 2026, Hong KongMarine works associated with the installation of a silt curtain in Deep Water Bay commenced on July 30, 2026 Works…
by John N. Faraclas We have long chronicled what we perceive as the Death of Diplomacy. In its place is rising what might be called Fake Diplomacy. No sooner are…
Marseille to host global fleet as entries confirmed for 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship
Returning medallists and high-profile contenders among the Marseille line-up An international fleet of 19 teams representing 15 Member National Authorities across five continents has been officially confirmed for the 2026…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, July 29, 2026 New leader outlines bold vision for cardiac centre The newly appointed Deputy Chairman of Monaco’s Cardio-Thoracic Centre has set out an ambitious vision…
Day Five in Medemblik: World Champions Crowned in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Fleets
Italy topped the 49er and Nacra 17 fleets, Poland took the 49erFX crown with a race to spare, and the 2026 Junior World Championship wrapped up with three tight, dramatic…
Day Four in Medemblik: Champagne Conditions Bring New Leaders in the 49er and 49erFX Fleets – Fresh breeze, new fleet leaders
A day after being stuck on the beach, sailors got close to perfect conditions, even if they came with plenty of shifts and gusts, and both the 49er gold fleet…
Upcoming lock closures24 Jul 2026, Eastham Lock/Manchester Ship Canal, United KingdomEastham 80′ Lock to close to vessel movements to enable major capital works. – Closure dates on September 7-16, October…
Day Three in Medemblik: A Long Wait for Wind Locks In the 49erGold and Silver Split
An abandoned race seven and a fleet wide postponement mean today’s standings carry over unchanged, with a much friendlier forecast on tap for tomorrow MEDEMBLIK, NETHERLANDS, July 24, 2026 Today’s racing…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, July 24, 2026 Breaking: Structural Alarm Gives Way to Relief After Engineers’ Findings Following extensive investigations on Thursday, engineers concluded that the structural movement is confined…
Day Two in Medemblik: New Leaders Emerge Across All Four Fleets as the Breeze Holds Steady
Day Two in Medemblik: New Leaders Emerge Across All Four Fleets as the Breeze Holds Steady Still breezy but a notch down from yesterday, three more races in the books for…
Panama Canal Reports Higher Transits and Tonnage While Preparing to Meet Demand Amid Expected El Niño Conditions
Panama City, July 22, 2026 – The Panama Canal reported higher transit volumes and cargo tonnage during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (October 2025–June 2026), while continuing to adapt…
Marine soil investigation & survey works22 Jul 2026, SingaporeFrom July 20 to September 30, 2026, marine soil investigation and survey works are being conducted in Temasek Fairway.READ MORE Tropical Storm…
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis interviews on Saint Marcella’s day allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on the ongoing wars…
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
Shipping industry takes major step towards sustainable plastic procurement with new toolkit from the Maritime Association for Clean Seas
The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. The guides…
JULY 2026 – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is calling on supply chain operators worldwide to review their risk management and resilience strategies considering growing forecasts of…
The Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 11-12 May 2027Rhodes, Greece
For the first time in the six-year history of the AEGEAN 600, the Silver Cup of the event passed into French hands. After two consecutive German victories (2005 Best Buddies,…
by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…
Restricted Area off Stonecutters Island01 Jul 2026, Hong KongRestricted Area off Stonecutters Island from July 2 to July 6, 2026, for special event. – No vessels, other than Government launches…
As the global maritime and cruise industry continues to evolve, Greece further strengthens its position as one of the Mediterranean’s leading destinations for cruise tourism and international maritime activity. Combining…
NEWSLETTERJUNE 14, 2026 DAILY REPORTVENDÉE ARCTIQUE Nearly seven days into the Vendée Arctique, and Francesca is in good heart on board 11th Hour Racing, having managed to get some decent sleep…
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking boat. The…
VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on POSIDONIA 2026
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…
Closure of minor ports for foul weather season25 May 2026, Maharashtra State, IndiaState’s minor ports – except Jaigad – to closed for shipping activities and navigation of vessels from May…




