As part of our ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce…
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by WFW London Maritime Disputes Partner Nikki Chu. A port is not an Affected Area merely by virtue of exposing a vessel to the risk of quarantine or other restrictions if the…
by John Faraclas Today, during the 5th annual Greece Cancer Summit organized by The Economist, I had the opportunity to attend the speech of Korina Pateli-Bell, Founder and President of FairLife Lung…
by John Faraclas The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far,…
by Anny Zade Good morning / good evening to all all over Planet Ocean; here below are the results of the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk.…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are kicking off the day with a spring in their step, as the US tariff chatter finally quietens down, letting investors zero…
We are delighted to announce the grand opening of Gianna Fafaliou – Theodorou MSc new psychology / consultation office in Moschato, Athens that took place last Thursday the 9th of…
Consultation launched on Maritime Labour Convention amendments – Have your say Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become…
DECEMBER 10, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 24/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA Your Managers are pleased to report the further…
Mercy Ships gains charity partner status with Norwegian maritime sector in countdown to newbuild construction
Mercy Ships has been given a significant boost for upcoming construction work on the medical charity’s latest newbuild hospital ship after being unveiled at a recent conference as this year’s…
COVID-19 cases continued: Court of Appeal addresses construction of denial of access wording
In the latest COVID-19 business interruption matter to reach the Court of Appeal, International Entertainment Holdings, the Court again considered the wording of a non-damage denial of access (“NDDA”) clause. This…
By Dr. Evelyn Stefanaki The 2nd International Dermatology and Venereology Congress that took place in Divani Caravel hotel, in Athens, was a staggering success, with the participation of 1.100 Dermatologists.…
Columbia Shipmanagement reports decrease in Medical Disembarkations thanks to Proactive Health Measures
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is reporting a noticeable decrease in emergency medical disembarkations, attributing this positive trend to the proactive health measures implemented in collaboration with…
Owen Mumford extends long-term logistics partnership with Davies Turner Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and advancement of medical devices, has renewed its long-standing logistics partnership with…
JULY 1, 2024FRAUDULENT PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PEME) CERTIFICATES It has come to the Managers’ attention that there are fraudulent American Club PEME certificates in circulation. More specifically, after requesting verification…
MAY 16, 2024PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PEME) PROGRAM: UPDATED PRICE LIST An updated price list for pre-employment medical examinations performed at an approved clinic in the American Club’s PEME network is…
Updated guidelines provide recommendations on drug and alcohol control for the maritime industry OCIMF unveils a comprehensive update to the Guidelines for the Control of Drugs and Alcohol in the…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “While the UK grappled with its first nationwide Covid-19 lockdown four years ago, Pfizer was winning the race to develop the first…
Regular health checks should be accessible for seafarers while out at sea, says Boers Crew Services
Crews’ health should not be sacrificed while they are out sea with access to regular health checks onboard, says BCS Group – Boers Crew Services Leading crew change specialist Boers Crew…
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…
OneHealth by VIKAND Launched at US Embassy in London by Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND This month we celebrated the launch of OneHealth at the US Embassy…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, February 24, 2024 Latvia interested in attracting medical tourists from Monaco Latvia’s Minister of Health, Hossam Abu Meri, confirmed that… Child Care Monaco takes on new…
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 CIRCULAR NO. 18/23TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN SZCZECIN, POLAND Your Managers are pleased to report the further development…
This special event on the global relevance of charity took place earlier on at the premises of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in the heart of the Square Mile… by John Faraclas and Anny Zade The event organiser, the…