The strengthening and attractiveness of the maritime profession, the complex geopolitical developments and their impact on shipping, as well as the progress of implementing the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Strategy…
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Greece’s new Consulate General in Manchester was officially opened yesterday, Tuesday 28 January, by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Kotsiras – an important step to deliver better services for…
Electric Dreams: Tate Modern reminisces over Art and Technology Before the Internet
By James Brewer Is it, was it, science or art? Ahead of the internet, numerous high-powered intellects were beavering at the crossroads of technology and artistic expression – and of…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Headline CPI inflation is expected to continue to rise slightly, continuing the unwelcome trend we’ve seen since October. Prices at the…
Warship 2025: The Future Fleet: Smart Technology, Sustainability and Autonomy Dates: 16th – 17th June 2025 Optional Workshops and Activities: 18th June 2025 – Details Coming Soon! Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Welcome to Warship 2025: The…
John Faraclas was there with his camera… WISTA U.K celebrated its festive spirit at the annual Christmas party hosted by Wikborg Rein, a key player in the maritime sector down…
John Faraclas was there with his camera With just over 90 members, guests and friends with their families – in all, more than last year, the Hellenic Engineers Society of…
Emerging sustainable repo market shows maturity of sovereign labelled bonds, and more
Emerging sustainable repo market shows maturity of sovereign labelled bonds By Burhan Khadbai Repurchase agreements are an obscure but important part of the bond market and wider financial system, with…
Why mBridge put the BIS in an awkward position By Herbert Poenisch The ability of Project mBridge to avoid the need for western messaging systems means it is of particular…
John Faraclas was there with his camera… Following its last year’s success, last night, Wednesday the 27th November, Contessina London hosted a warm and festive private jewellery showcase at the…
London’s Royal Academy salutes the brief encounter in Florence of super-talents Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael
London’s Royal Academy salutes the brief encounter in Florence of super-talents Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael By James Brewer Prepare for battle, as three Renaissance rivals – Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The cloud of confusion hovering over retail investors has lifted with the government holding off from tinkering with ISAs. The Budget…
Lygia Clark and Sonia Boyce – art beyond the frame at Whitechapel Gallery By James Brewer A pioneering Brazilian artist, Lygia Clark, is being accorded a first major survey in…
State pension to rise by £460 as wage growth set to outstrip inflation The ONS has issued the latest Labour Market data: Average weekly earnings in Great Britain – Office for…
Meet our visionary keynote speakers –An unrivalled agenda, heavy-hitting speakers and networking opportunities galore—Here’s the latest on what you can expect at SOCSEA24
‘To be truly blue, we must also think green: developing a sustainable blue economy needs both environmental protection & economic activities to go hand-in-hand.’ We hope that you have your…
Oceanic and V.Ships donate recycling structure to advance sustainability in Limassol
Joint effort between Oceanic and V.Ships in Cyprus will encourage recycling in the local community and help eliminate waste from single-use plastics Limassol, Cyprus, 01 August 2024: Oceanic and V.Ships, an integral part of V.Group…
London-based Sonan Bunkers, which has been in operation since 2014, provides fuel and energy for the global shipping industry. HSBC UK has supported the business with a £50 million Global…
New hub dedicated to enhancing operational capabilities and supporting existing fleet SOUTHAMPTON, 29 July 2024: Maritime clean technology leader Silverstream Technologies has successfully launched its new Global Operations Centre in Southampton, marking the…
Capital Gains Tax in the frame – speculation and data On Thursday, HMRC will publish the annual capital gains tax report for the 2022/2023 tax year Capital Gains Tax statistics –…
Intensified scrutiny of greenwashing ads reaches shipping sector By Voirrey Davies, lawyer at global law firm Reed Smith Greenwashing has become a prominent issue, especially with the EU Taxonomy’s possible extension…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas live on the latest international geopolitical and other issues
Once again we were privileged to be live on Vergina TV with Christina Tsorba responding on: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the consequences and what will come out if…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Inflation figures released this morning show the Consumer Prices Index holding at 2% for the second month in succession. The headline figure…
In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s. An epic exhibition at the Royal Academy, London
In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s. An epic exhibition at the Royal Academy, London By James Brewer She was a brilliant artist who helped revolutionise theatrical…
Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is to go to two sets of nominees: the…
Researcher Helen Sampson shines light on the hidden world of seafarers’ working lives in her new book Sea-Time: An Ethnographic Adventure
Researcher Helen Sampson shines light on the hidden world of seafarers’ working lives in her new book Sea-Time: An Ethnographic Adventure A review by Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA…