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Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
06-Mar-2020
REVISED MARINE TARIFFS FOR KATTUPALLI PORT
Chennai, India
2020 TARIFFS
Australia
MANDATORY PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Ras Laffan, Qatar
TEMPORARY BAN OF TRAVELERS
Indonesia
TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON SHORE LEAVE
Novorossiysk, Russia
INSPECTOR SHORE SIDE BOARDING TEMPORARILY...
March 6th, 2020 | Health and Safety, Immigration, Maritime Tourism, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Tourism | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
06-Feb-2020
TIGHTENING UP OF ENTRY AND VISA REGULATIONS
Indonesia
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS: ENTRY RESTRICTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Australia
TROPICAL CYCLONE EXPECTED
North West Australia
TEMPORARY TRAVEL BAN TO/FROM CHINA & ITS SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS
Philippines
CORONAVIRUS:...
February 6th, 2020 | Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Immigration, Medical, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
03-Feb-2020
PREVENTION AND SPREAD OF 2019-NCOV
Philippines
MARITIME DECLARATION OF HEALTH
Singapore
EXTENSION OF PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Singapore
SOUTHWEST PASS RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION
New Orleans, United States
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY FURTHER EXTENDED
Tianjin/Chengdu/Beijing, China
IMMIGRATION...
February 3rd, 2020 | Health and Safety, Immigration, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Another live interview with John Faraclas on Greek and international shipping and geopolitics
Achilleas Papadionysiou (l) with John Faraclas (r)
Another live interview with John Faraclas on Greek and international shipping and geopolitics
Following John Faraclas’s June 18th 2018 interview by SBC TV, we continue with yet another live interview he gave on Greek and international shipping, geopolitics,...
January 26th, 2020 | Academia, Alternative Sources of Energy, Archaeology, Art and auctions, Awards, Banking, Books, Charity, Climate, Communication, Cruise Industry, EEZ, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Finance, Food and Drink, Health and Safety, Holidays, Immigration, Interviews, Maritime Education and Training, Maritime History and Museums, Maritime Tourism, Military, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Pollution, Safety and Security, Shipfinance, Technology, WISTA - Women in Shipping | Read More
European shipping industry urges the revival of Operation Sophia
European shipping industry urges the revival of Operation Sophia
In his statement yesterday at the Foreign Affairs Council, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell said that the EU “[has] to revive” Operation Sophia.
The deployment of the Operation Sophia’s naval assets will...
January 21st, 2020 | Associations, Health and Safety, Immigration, Maritime Accidents, Military, Safety and Security | Read More
Rich pickings for the Dry Market amid geopolitical uncertainty
John Faraclas
Rich pickings for the Dry Market amid geopolitical uncertainty
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) surge of 10 points makes waves as at 2,378 – a five year and eight month high brings smiles, but be CAUTIOUS with Geopolitics as the Trade Wars now enfold dangerously. Geopolitics continue to get...
August 30th, 2019 | Chartering, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Dry Bulkcarriers, Immigration, Markets, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Markets rebound amid worse ever geopolitics
John Faraclas
Markets rebound amid worse ever geopolitics
The BDI (Batic Dry Index) ended up 50 points and now reads 2,168; same was also up 80 points since last week’s closing (16/8) when it stood at 2,088. Geopolitics continue to worsen with the Trade Wars widening and spreading in many fronts. John...
August 23rd, 2019 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Immigration, Markets, News, Reports, Shipping Indices, Stock Markets | Read More
Surprise surprise the BDI is on the up…
John Faraclas
Surprise surprise the BDI is on the up
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended up eight point higher since yesterday and now stands at 1,720 points. Geopolitics as usual enigmatically perplexed might produce explosive situations from which Humanity will be greatly affected and conversely Shipping;...
August 8th, 2019 | Bribery and Corruption, Chartering, Comment, Corruption, Environment, Immigration, Insight, Markets, Military, News, Reports, Sanctions, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Von der Leyen begins in frail position, DZ BANK international capital markets conference
Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen begins in frail position, DZ BANK international capital markets conference
Commentary: Von der Leyen begins in frail position
By Joergen Oerstroem Moeller in Singapore
Ursula von der Leyen was approved to become the next European Commission president by a wafer-thin...
July 24th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, European Union, Finance, Immigration | Read More
Human Rights at Sea Statement for World Refugee Day
Human Rights at Sea Statement for World Refugee Day
London.UK. Against a historic high record of forced displacement that shows that over 70 million people have been forced to flee their home, today on World Refugee Day, Human Rights at Sea stands in solidarity with refugees, with those in refugee-like...
June 25th, 2019 | Associations, Charity, HR, Immigration | Read More
Capes keep the …“pace”
John Faraclas
Capes keep the …“pace”
The BDI remained buoyant thanks mainly to the Capes and to a …”lesser extent” to Supras and Handies minimal rise. Geopolitics continue to get sour… John Faraclas brief market recap:
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched just eight points but enough...
June 17th, 2019 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Immigration, Markets, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
“Boosted” by St. Valentine’s the BDI stands at 628!
John Faraclas*
“Boosted” by St. Valentine’s the BDI now stands at 628!
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched 20 points earlier on today and many can take a deep breath yet again after a considerable time in wilderness. Geopolitics crates havoc all over Planet Ocean. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:
The...
February 14th, 2019 | At the end of the day..., Chartering, Comment, Dry Bulkcarriers, Food and Drink, Holidays, Immigration, Markets, Military, News, People and Places, Piracy and Terrorism, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
ECSA on EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia
Martin Dorsman
European shipowners are pleased with the extension of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia
ECSA welcomes the Council’s decision to extent the mandate of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 31 March 2019. Operation Sophia is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to migration...
December 21st, 2018 | Associations, Immigration | Read More
The Bulletin: Up in the air
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December 2018 Vol.9 Ed.11
The state of globalisation
From the UK’s Brexit challenge and US unilateralism, to trade wars and European immigration concerns, the unifying theme that preoccupied liberal policy-makers in 2018 was the political threat to economic globalisation and how best to share...
December 1st, 2018 | Banking, European Union, Finance, Immigration, Markets, Organisations, Politics and Government, Press and Media, Reports, Trade and Commerce | Read More
“Amerika Square” triumphs in Piccadilly Circus!
Marblemen Productions receive the Founders Award for Sustainability on the Big Screen from Surina Narula MBE © Photo by Yakir Zur
On Monday 26th November, 2018 at the iconic building of BAFTA in Piccadilly, London, “Amerika Square”, the Greek feature film which represented Greece at the 90th Academy...
November 27th, 2018 | Awards, Events, Film Industry, Immigration | Read More
Layers of London
Discover fascinating collections of material related to London’s history and see these records on a map of London.
Explore Layers of London – a new digital platform enabling you to peel back the layers of London’s history to discover its people and places, and to share your own stories.
Did...
September 21st, 2018 | Archaeology, Clubs, Communication, Food and Drink, Holidays, HR, Immigration, Maritime History and Museums, People and Places | Read More
The BDI’s fall continues; so what…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost another 36 points earlier on today and now stands at 1,477 – below the 1,500 point threshold… Geopolitics still messy and the massacre of civilians spreads… John Faraclas’ midweek recap:
The Capes were down and below the 2,500 point mark, an issue...
September 5th, 2018 | Banking, Chartering, Containers, Dry Bulkcarriers, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Energy, Immigration, Markets, Military, News, Reports, Safety and Security, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
The BDI@1,557; The fall continues as WWIII is ante portas for all in a multiple of ways…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 22 points earlier on today amid a continued deterioration of the Geopolitical balance. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:
The Capes’ BCI was down 60 points at 2,672…
The Panamaxes’ BPI lost 31 points and now reads 1,540.
The Supras’ and...
September 3rd, 2018 | Breaking News, European Union, Fashion, Immigration, Military, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
‘LIFEBOAT’ migrant rescue film to be shown at Second International Maritime Human Rights Conference
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‘LIFEBOAT’ migrant rescue film to be shown at Second International Maritime Human Rights Conference
PRESS RELEASE Immediate London UK. The short award-winning film ‘LIFEBOAT’ is to be shown at the second International Maritime Human Rights (IMHR) conference on 29 October 2018 to be...
August 27th, 2018 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Film Industry, Immigration | Read More
Shipping Industry Increasingly Worried About EU Member States’ Policy on Migrants Rescued at Sea
Peter Hinchliffe
The global trade association for ship operators – the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – is increasingly concerned about the new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by ships at sea.
In the interest of protecting safety of life at sea,...
June 25th, 2018 | Associations, European Union, Immigration, International Chamber of Shipping, News, Organisations, Politics and Government, UN | Read More
The 2018 Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service
Captain Augusto P. Buenaventura receiving the trophy (The third person from the right)
“2018 Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service”
Awarded to Captain of HAMBURG BRIDGE for Rescue Operation at Sea
Captain Augusto P. Buenaventura, the Master of containership HAMBURG BRIDGE, has been...
June 14th, 2018 | Awards, Health and Safety, Immigration, Safety and Security | Read More
European shipowners: Italian policy of refusing migrants to enter its ports alarming
Martin Dorsman
ECSA finds it very alarming that Italy recently refused a humanitarian ship to disembark rescued persons in Italian ports. The passengers included children, pregnant women and persons needing medical assistance. It should have been ensured that these people received the care they needed...
June 12th, 2018 | Associations, Immigration | Read More
Shipping industry very concerned about Italian policy on migrants rescued at sea
Peter Hinchliffe
ICS is deeply concerned about the apparent new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by vessels operated by humanitarian NGOs. The refusal by Italy to allow rescued persons to be disembarked could have serious implications for the safety and welfare...
June 11th, 2018 | Immigration, International Chamber of Shipping, News | Read More
The BDI@979: uncertainty and unsustainability… War is on!
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained five points earlier on today – thanks once again to the Capers and a bit to the Panamaxes, and now stands at 979 points. Geopolitics and the Global Economy in total mess. John Faraclas’ brief Market recap:
The Capers’ BCI clinched ten points –...
April 11th, 2018 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Food and Drink, Immigration, Insight, Marinas, Markets, Military, News, Reports, Safety and Security, Sailing, Sanctions, Shipping Indices, Sports, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce, Yachting | Read More
Solidarity action – Two years after the EU-Turkey statement
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16/03/2018 – Lesvos – 2 years after the EU-Turkey statement, the local coordination group of refugee and migrant support in Lesvos calls for a solidarity action on Saturday 17 March at 12.00, in Sapfous Square.
On 17 March, people will come together all over the world to show solidarity...
March 16th, 2018 | European Union, Immigration, Politics and Government | Read More
