By James Brewer While on a tour of eastern Europe and the Middle East, the Victorian artist Richard Dadd (1817-1886) stopped at Delphi, to drink from the Castalian Fountain, the…
By James Brewer Much emotion is woven into what is known as the Xeedho (pronounced as Hey-ro), the ceremonial basket prepared in Somalia by a woman for her son-in-law during…
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has further strengthened its market-leading yacht and corporate jet practices with the hire of Partner Toby Joy in London. Toby advises ultra-high net worth individuals,…
By James Brewer Frida Kahlo – everyone loves you; but does everyone respect you, especially those who appropriate your image? The rhapsodising and commercialisation of the Mexican artist throughout Tate…
By James Brewer On first looking upon ancient Greek ruins in Sicily, the 19th-century Austrian artist Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller saw the light: the gorgeous auras that suffused the island, leading…
St Pancras Gets a BinForGreenSeas The Message 38 Million Visitors Can’t Afford to Miss We are delighted to announce a BinForGreenSeas has arrived at St Pancras International Station, London. Funded…
Flagship Westminster conference to bring together shipping leaders, policymakers and defence strategists to examine sustainability, security and the future of maritime London, UK – The UK Chamber of Shipping has unveiled…
By James Brewer For Seville, the 17th century was boom-time as galleons laden with gold and silver from the Americas sailed through the River Guadalquivir. Prosperity was secured too for the…
Korean Register (KR) successfully hosted the 21st KR European Committee (KREC) meeting on June 29, 2026, at The Grove in London, UK. The KREC brings together influential figures from Europe’s…
A pioneering campaign designed to transform standards and recognise the vital contribution of seafarers will be marked at a special event tonight (Wednesday, July 1st). Port authorities, charities, shipowners, commercial…
By James Brewer Along one side of the room are doll-like profiles under the title ‘Porcelain Flesh’ and portraits of royalty. Facing them (although facing as we shall see is…
Following the Elections of 18th June 2026, the New Council of the Greek ShippingCo-operation Committee for the period June 2026 – June 2028, is as follows: FAFALIOS ΗARALAMBOS J. ChairmanCAROUSSIS…
DCL is delighted to invite audiences to an enchanting and thought-provoking theatrical journey with its production of “The Birds” by Aristophanes, taking place on 20 and 21 June. One of…
By James Brewer Like many young artists of his time, Konrad Mägi headed for Paris in 1907 hoping to make his reputation and his fortune. He was to be disappointed,…
By James Brewer There is a poignancy about the beautiful, naturalistic paintings by the Baroque-era artist Michaelina Wautier. While her sitters radiate enduring charisma, just as moving is the fact…
With so many exciting events coming up, here is a quick update! 18th May – 3rd Trinity House and WISTA UK Women in Maritime Event. Taking place at 5.30pm in Trinity…
London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) is proud to announce the CMA CGM Group as its official Shipping & Logistics Sector Partner, bringing one of the world’s leading transport and…
By James Brewer A walk among the fertile wheat fields of Harran – once a Mesopotamian cultural, commercial and religious centre, now in southeast Türkiye – kindled instant inspiration for…
By James Brewer George Stubbs devoted years to producing beautiful, finely wrought paintings of champion racehorses. While doing so, the 18th century artist remarkably found time to compile a 50,000-word treatise…
By James Brewer Tracey Emin lives for art. Grateful for flourishing in what she calls her second life, having survived the ordeal of major surgery – surgeries – in 2020…
Dear All, We would like to invite you to a special event dedicated to the historic parish of the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Balino in Istanbul,…
(London/Dubai, 20 March 2026) – Independent Port Consultants (IPC) has strengthened its advisory capabilities with the addition of a senior port technology specialist in Dubai and an ESG expert, as demand…
By James Brewer At the age of 91, Rose Wylie is the first British woman painter to have a solo exhibition at the Royal Academy – appropriately showing 90 works…
Education, Education, Education! Ever since the foundation of GreenSeas Trust in 2003, eco-education has been at the heart of our mission: raising awareness of the plastic pollution problem to inspire…
Today (11 March) at Oceanology International (Oi26) in London, the announcement was made that Nick Ramsey, Fugro’s GeoConsulting Leader – East Australia was the winner of the Society for Underwater Technology’s…