Panama has been reinstated on the White List of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU), according to the organization’s recently published Annual Report. The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) welcomed…
‘The opportunity to come together, strengthen relationships, and focus collectively on British shipping’ Delegates from all over the world have gathered in Bermuda this week to discuss maritime strategy, future fuels, security and more, at the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference 2026. Three…
Tokyo – ClassNK announced that it has earned authorization from the French Government (Directorate general for Maritime affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture) to carry out surveys for French flagged vessels. With this…
A European award for the most Italian Maltese shipping personality of all John Gauci-Maistre, creator and organizer of the biennial Malta Maritime Summit (next edition October 2026), awarded in Frankfurt…
Further to our last during POSIDONIA 2026, here we go on the latest on Geopolitics, given the last four months events on the ongoing wars in the Black Sea, the…
Athens, Greece – June 6, 2026 — The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th,…
The Hon. Leon Lundy, The Bahamas Minister of Transport, led a high-level delegation to Posidonia 2026 in Greece, just weeks after taking office, underscoring the Government’s commitment to supporting The…
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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…
A Special Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered its judgment Wednesday in the case of the Republic of the Marshall Islands v. Republic…
USCG Annual Report – Greece Retains QUALSHIP 21 The US Coast Guard (USCG) has published its 2025 Annual Report, which you can access here. The Maritime Safety Division of the…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has marked Jamaica’s 50th anniversary as a member of the International Maritime Organization with a call for Small Island Developing States to be fully represented in decisions…
Nassau, The Bahamas 20 May 2026 The Bahamas has regained eligibility for the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 programme for the 2026–27 period, reflecting the strong Port State Control…
A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag. Launched in 2020, a…
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. The recently released United States Coast Guard…
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…
Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
On behalf of a broad coalition of maritime industry organizations, collectively representing flag registries, classification societies, shipowner associations, and shipping companies, this press release is being issued following the signing…
Earlier of this afternoon Christina Tsorba from VERGINA TV HQs in Thessaloniki questioned All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Middle East mess. The Strait of…
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve…
Liberian Registry Urges Industry-Wide Action on Seafarer Compliance as Sanctions Enforcement Expands
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is calling on maritime stakeholders across the industry, including shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, and operators, to review and strengthen their seafarer compliance…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is stepping up its efforts to engage the next generation of legal professionals on maritime sustainability, highlighting the importance of shipping to Jamaica’s economy and the…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is stepping up its efforts to engage the next generation of legal professionals on maritime sustainability, highlighting the importance of shipping to Jamaica’s economy and the…
Further to last week’s interview on the mess in the Middle East and the worsening of the energy issue engulfing slowly, but steadily, the global economy with Iran countering assymetricaly…
Luxembourg / Athens — The oil and chemical tanker THEANOULA (IMO 9935557) has been registered under the Luxembourg flag, with the vessel’s operator confirming that a second vessel from the…