Sometimes in life and in particular in business life, seizing the momentum is more than paramount. Last Monday night I had a dinner discussion, which turned out to a live…
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AllAboutShipping’s 2025 No. 1 Woman in Shipping Named Among Singapore’s 30 Maritime Changemakers
5 August 2026 AllAboutShipping is delighted to congratulate Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai on being recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) as one of 30 Changemakers who…
Marking five years of the creative journey of “THE CHIOS FESTIVAL”, this year’s anniversary edition represents a significant milestone, with His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All…
By Natalia Lydia Papadantonaki In 1774, the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca allowed Greek ships to sail under the protection of the Russian flag. Within a generation, captains from a small…
Geopolitical disruption, decarbonisation, crew shortages, cyber risk and rising operating costs are changing the skills required of ship managers, Irene Rosberg, Blue MBA Programme Director at Copenhagen Business School, has…
by John N. Faraclas We have long chronicled what we perceive as the Death of Diplomacy. In its place is rising what might be called Fake Diplomacy. No sooner are…
Brief Update: No 11/2026 Date: July 30, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and security stake or shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment is…
10 Corso Como Unveils the Viktor&Rolf. Spectrum exhibition in September During Milan Fashion Week
By Elena Sendona on July 30, 2026 Fashionality.nyc Fashion insiders heading to Milan this September have another destination to add to their agenda beyond the runway schedule. Opening during Milan Fashion Week, Viktor&Rolf. Spectrum will bring…
DSX Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter & Six Months Ended June 30, 2026; Declares Cash Dividend of $0.01/Common Share for the Q2 2026
DIANA SHIPPING INC. REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026; AND DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.01 PER COMMON SHAREFOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2026…
At the 420/470 Class Junior European Championship held from July 20 to 27 in Nida, Lithuania, the Greek team took home a total of 9 medals. Key performances from the…
Diana Shipping Inc. Highlights Decline in Genco Shipping & Trading Fleet Values and Urges Board to Act Before Further Value Is Eroded
VesselsValue Data Shows That Fleet Values Are Subject to Meaningful Fluctuation and Do Not Uniformly Support Genco’s Claims Genco Abandoned the Valuation Methodology It Published for More Than Five Years,…
by Stas Margaronis WISTA Hellas* is a non-profit association, established in Greece in 1993, for women at the management level in the maritime, trade, and logistics sectors, and promotes “diversity…
Marine Biotechnology without Borders: EU-CONEXUS Strengthens Europe’s Blue Economy through Education, Innovation and International Cooperation
by Dr. Sofia Mavrikou* Europe’s seas have long connected nations through trade, culture and scientific exploration. Today, they are also becoming a driving force for innovation, sustainability and economic growth.…
MALTA MARITIME SUMMIT LAUNCHES THE PRESTIGIOUS MALTA MARITIME AWARDS 2026: NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN VALLETTA, MALTA — The Malta Maritime Summit is proud to announce the official launch of the Malta Maritime…
Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on July 23, 2026 In the heart of Milan’s prestigious Quadrilatero district, Moiré Gallery Milano is expanding its distinctive fashion vision with the launch of Moiré Editions 01, a refined…
Last Dinosaur Podcast Episode 141 | Beyond the AI Hype: Emma Collier on AI, Leadership & Maritime’s Next Transformation
In Episode 141 of The Last Dinosaur, Christopher Aversano sits down with Emma Collier, Founder of Further Ventures, to explore the future of AI in shipping, digital transformation, leadership, and…
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis interviews on Saint Marcella’s day allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on the ongoing wars…
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
by Nadya Delgado* For decades, Greek shipowners have built their success by identifying opportunities before they become obvious. Today, global shipping is entering another period of transformation, driven by supply…
Anchor Point Scotland Launches in Glasgow to Strengthen Maritime Community in Scotland
A new maritime networking forum, Anchor Point Scotland, has officially launched in Glasgow. The forum is designed to bring a more informal and relationship-led approach to maritime industry engagement. Created…
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Middle East as well as on the Ukranian – Russian front
This live interview dealt with the vulnerability of the total supply chain for food and energy affecting Planet Ocean’s economy, the Environment and in general the quality of life, given…
British Marine launches new accredited Foundation in Water Safety course to help reduce avoidable water-related incidents
This Institute of Search and Technical Rescue accredited programme provides a Foundation level, basic training course in water safety. British Marine has co-launched a new Foundation in Water Safety (F-WS) course, providing…
Peninsula Provides bioLNG to Royal Caribbean Group’s Newest Next-Generation Icon-Class Cruise Ship
London / Gibraltar, 13 July 2026 – Peninsula, the leading hybrid bunker supplier, has successfully completed the delivery of bioLNG to Royal Caribbean Group’s newest Icon-class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas,…
Shipping and Marine Insurance Implications of the Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
6th July 2026 4.2 Freight and Insurance Cost Inflation 5. Legal and Contractual Consideration5.1 Charterparty Provisions 5.2 Insurance Arrangements 5.3 Compliance and DisclosureChanges in operating risk may trigger reporting obligations…
Shanghai climbs to second place in latest Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Index as Singapore retains top spot
Shanghai climbs to second place in latest Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Index as Singapore retains top spot Shanghai has officially become the world’s second-most prominent shipping hub, according to the…
by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…
25 Years with YANMAR Engineering – Proud Recipients of the Business Partnership Award
by Iris D. Liaskoni In Seascape Marine & Trading, we are proud to celebrated our 25 years collaboration with Yanmar Engineering, and specifically with their Hellas Liaison Office – a…
New 2026–2029 Propeller Club Piraeus board, featuring Danae Bezantakou as its first female President.
On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, the first meeting of the new Board of Governors of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus took place, during which the Board was formally constituted…
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on POSIDONIA 2026, Geopolitics et al
Viewers can listen herebelow to this live interview covering a dozens of issues, primarily the POSIDONIA 2026 and its effect to Greek and Global Shipping as well as Geopolitics and…
WISTA International, AGM & Conference 2026, 28-30 October Intercontinental, Kuala Lumpur
Don’t miss out – only 4 weeks left to take advantage of the #WISTA2026 Early Bird Rate! Open to everyone, the WISTA International Conference provides the ideal platform to collaborate,…
A Young Creative Talent Set to Brighten the Shipping World: Meet Beatrice Sagen-Andersen
As the global shipping community gathers for Posidonia 2026, one very special young guest will be celebrating a major milestone. On 2 June 2026, Beatrice Sagen-Andersen turns 10 years old…
We are delighted to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the WWW.ALLABOUTSHIPPING.CO.UK news and features site, coinciding with the magnificent shipping exhibition and business platform POSIDONIA 2026. We extend our thanks and appreciation…
Costas Mardas questions John Faraclas on the Strait of Hormuz at BLUESKY TV’s program Personal Data
Given the importance of Shipping and in particular that of Greek Shipping in keeping a balance to the economy and well being of 8 billion people on Planet Ocean, world…
Marking five years of the Chios Festival’s creative journey, this year represents a significant milestone, featuring emblematic celebratory events attended by distinguished guests, including His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of…
compiled by Anny Zade and John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk With just over 800 participants – a figure approaching last year’s record of 842 and representing 40-plus nationalities, this year’s 31st Annual…
Zoe Upson, this year’s winner of the all about shipping’s 7th edition …spells it out!
by John Faraclas Upon revealing to Zoe Upson that she won this year’s edition on “The 100 Top WOMEN in Shipping for 2025 by allaboutshipping.co.uk”, the seventh since 2018, she…
Zoe Upson is crowned Top Woman in Shipping for 2025 in all about shipping’s 7th edition
by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…
Marine works begin in Deep Water Bay06 Aug 2026, Hong KongMarine works associated with the installation of a silt curtain in Deep Water Bay commenced on July 30, 2026 Works…
Where Fleet Management Meets Maritime Technology High Hopes- August 6 2026 These past months have seen an accelerated pathway developing for the revitalization of our US maritime industry. From the SHIPS…
DM Transport Deploys First Electric Truck as Rotterdam Port Logistics Transition Expands
Investment builds on established HVO100 scheme with ONE and QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam and supports a longer-term transition to electric port shunting. (ROTTERDAM, 6 August 2026) – DM Transport has reached a…
On 3 August, Damen Shipyards Group delivered a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to Lithuania-based Juru Agentura Forsa. The handover of the vessel, named CFAnja, took place during a ceremony attended…
GLOBAL & REGIONAL FOCUS NOTES | Developments and prospects in oil and gas markets in Europe
Developments and prospects in oil and gas markets in Europe Global geopolitical risks versus region’s energy transition and security policies Find out more about our Economic Research and search for reports that…
TERMINAL VISITS ANNOUNCED ABTO is delighted to have been invited to visit three bulk terminals in the Outer Port of A Coruña THREE BULK TERMINALS all adjacent to each other in…
Seawork is continuing to build on its status as Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition with a surge of rebookings as it prepares for what will be a bigger than ever event in June next year. Though more than…
6 August 2026 The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is urging International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to use its latest analysis as they work towards agreement on…
PortXchange joins SASHA Coalition, bringing port emissions and operational insight
Maritime technology company joins coalition to ensure port data, infrastructure and operational realities help shape the transition to zero-emission shipping (ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, 6 August 2026) — PortXchange has joined the SASHA…
Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture firm SAI Engineering to its growing global network…
Panama Canal reduces Neopanamax draft limits 07 Aug 2026, Panama Canal Lower draft limits affect vessel loading calculations Changes take effect August 26 and September 3 No reduction in available …
Panama Canal reduces Neopanamax draft limits 07 Aug 2026, Panama Canal Lower draft limits affect vessel loading calculations Changes take effect August 26 and September 3 No reduction in available …
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and operational performance, Panama has once again reinforced its position among the world’s leading maritime registries. The Directorate General of …
Good Morning Monaco Friday, August 7, 2026 20-year-old jailed for 18 months over fake police officer scam targeting Monaco residentsA 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison …
Panama Canal reduces Neopanamax draft limits 07 Aug 2026, Panama Canal Lower draft limits affect vessel loading calculations Changes take effect August 26 and September 3 No reduction in available …
Developments and prospects in oil and gas markets in Europe Global geopolitical risks versus region’s energy transition and security policies Find out more about our Economic Research and search for reports that …
Thank you for your interest in DNV’s Methane in Shipping white paper, which examines how the existing LNG fleet and infrastructure can support the transition to low GHG methane. The paper also …









