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As President of SEA GUARDIAN SG LTD, I have the pleasure to introduce to the International Maritime Community the in-house developed DACOR system, a web-based tool that improves the fast…
49er, Nacra 17 and 49er FX Olympic Classes Head Into Friday With Medal Race Berths on the Line SAN PEDRO, CA – The race to compete in Saturday’s Final is on…
Dr. Sofia Mavrikou* spells it out on bridging Biotechnology and the Maritime World
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…
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…
Dubai & Buenos Aires | 11 August, 2026 Global Strategic Commodities (GSC) is pleased to announce two strategic senior leadership appointments, further strengthening the company’s capabilities across the global mining…
New Polar Silk Road service will deliver 21-day transit between China and the UK, offering a faster alternative to traditional ocean freight and a more cost-effective option than rail Davies…
Maritime e-learning provider MarinePALS is calling on flag States that continue to rely on paper-based seafarer training record books to establish approved digital alternatives for officer cadets and wider onboard…
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use intelligent 3D models during class approval Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published what it believes is the maritime industry’s…
Diaplous -Libya Security Escalation: Zawiya Infrastructure and Maritime Outlook – 11 Aug 2026
Situation Report Libya security escalation and energy infrastructure threats As of 11 Aug 2026 / Information Cutoff 07:30 UTC Overview: Libya’s security environment has deteriorated following repeated drone attacks against…
Co-developed with leading cruise operators like HX Expeditions, the new step-by-step digital workflow connects to NAPA Logbook and NAPA Fleet Intelligence for live, fleet-wide safety oversight Helsinki, Finland; 11 August 2026 -NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data…
ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand Tour. The 230-meter long vessel…
Corvus Energy Secures 40MWh Landmark Battery Contract for BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels Program
Canada and Bergen, Norway—August 11th, 2026, Corvus Energy, the leading supplier of zero emission solutions for the ocean industry, has been awarded a milestone contract to supply its Battery Energy…
11 August, 2026 – SINGAPORE: Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the relocation of global shipping and sanctions partner Alex Brandt from London to Singapore. Brandt advises insurers, owners,…
Lloyd’s Register strengthens offshore energy capabilities with senior APAC appointment
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Wouter Pattynama as Executive Client Solutions Manager, Offshore, strengthening its offshore energy expertise and expanding support for clients across Australia, New Zealand and the wider…
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Zeewolde, the Netherlands – 12 August 2026 – German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped HANSA DREJOE with Econowind VentoFoils. The vessel is the first of four general cargo newbuilds …
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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 …
PowerCell Group has secured an order worth approximately SEK 21 million from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) for an integrated Fuel-to-Power system to be installed at DLR’s maritime test facilities …









