by Maria Mavroudi* War risk insurance premiums for vessels trading in the Black Sea have increased significantly following a series of recent attacks on commercial shipping, prompting a rapid reassessment…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the escalating situation in the Black Sea: “As the situation continues to escalate in the Black Sea, I call on…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers War risk premiums for vessels operating in the Black Sea have surged dramatically, reflecting a sharp rise in maritime incidents…
Balkan Music from the Danube: exploring its magic with virtuoso violinist Gundula Stojanova Gruen Review by James Brewer From the source of the Danube to the Black Sea – a…
Dimitris N. Monioudis, Managing Director of Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd and President of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain, having accepted the invitation of Professor Evangelos Markopoulos, delivered a…
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…
At its annual winter meeting in London, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), confirmed that the global marine insurance market is continuing to support trade in the Red Sea…
Dr M. Valentina de Bernardi has been appointed as Tarros Chief Commercial Officer. Valentina, with an academic background in political science and a course at the Naval Academy of Livorno,…
Triple triumph of London concerts by Trio Aquamarine James Brewer reports on a series of recitals with a difference The recently launched Trio Aquamarine (piano, violin, flute) has been greeted…
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said: “I deeply regret to learn of the disruption to the Black Sea Initiative. The unimpeded flow of shipping around the globe is of critical importance…
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said that the IMO Membership and he personally remain deeply concerned about the ships and most importantly the seafarers that remain stranded in Ukrainian ports in…
Commenting on the agreement facilitated by Turkey between Ukraine and Russia to resume Black Sea grain exports, Neil Roberts, Head of Marine and Aviation at the Lloyd’s Market Association, said: …
New Circular Letter issued: CL No. 4573 – IMO has issued a new Circular Letter (No.4573) which contains information about and guidance for the maritime security threat posed by free…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, April 15, 2022 Axe falls on Riviera oligarch propertiesFrance’s finance ministry has announced sweeping new freezes of the properties of many oligarchs whose assets had previously…
The ongoing armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine presents a serious and immediate threat to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region. IMO…
IMO Council decisions on Black Sea and Sea of Azov situation IMO Extraordinary Council Session held to discuss the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black…
IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in…
Hands off Seafarers Hands off Seaferers By John Faraclas Given what takes place currently in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, we demand here and now from the combatants…
The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov The Panama Maritime Authority…
Paillette Palaiologou Paillette Palaiologou, Vice President of the Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas for the Hellenic, Black Sea and Adriatic zone, could be called the beating heart of…