Dear colleagues,It gives me pleasure to present our 91st annual report. The last twelve months have truly been a period of great volatility, especially with the advent of the Iranian…
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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…
Diana Shipping Inc. Raises Offer to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading to $27.34 Per Share Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share
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Eleventy Brings Milanese Finesse to Sandblu Resort in Santorini with a New Boutique at Greece’s Most Talked-About Luxury Retreat
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I’m Running for the Propeller Club Board of Governors and This is What I Hope to Take Further (and Further)
The Propeller Club has always existed to bring maritime leadership together, to convene around the biggest issues facing the industry, to navigate adversity through shared perspective, and to celebrate our…
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,…
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…
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba discusses with allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas the latest on Geopolitics, Posidonia 2026 with a splash of soccer
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Diana Shipping Inc. Urges Genco Shipping & Trading Shareholders to Vote for Jens Ismar and Paul Cornell to The Board, and Vote Against Genco’s Poison Pill and Equity Incentive Plan Ahead of Annual Meeting on June 18
Athens, Greece – June 11, 2026 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (“Diana” or “the Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels…
BERGEN, 10 June 2026 — WISTA Norway is proud to announce that Trygve Nøkleby, Managing Director of the Bergen Shipowners Association, has been named the recipient of the 20th annual WISTA Norway Leadership…
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Who Owns the Consequences of AI-Influenced Decisions in Shipping? Further Ventures Debuts at Posidonia
Further Ventures Debuts in Athens at the Opening of Posidonia Weekend New Greek-anchored think tank initiative for maritime leadership draws a full house to an unfiltered conversation on who owns…
Inmarsat Maritime’s Partner Director for Europe and the Americas, Kalliope “Popi” Economou, outlines how a combination of advanced multi-network connectivity and regional partnerships is supporting Greek shipping’s digital and human-centred…
Driving Operational Excellence in Shipping – A Practical Approach with a Human Perspective
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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,…
Diana Shipping Inc. Challenges Genco Shipping & Trading’s Repeated Efforts to Avoid Engagement by Shifting its Own Valuation Methodology
Diana Has Consistently Offered Approximately 1.0x NAV Based on the Same Broker Valuation Source Genco Itself Used for Five Years Genco Has Now Moved the Goalposts by Adopting a New…
VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on POSIDONIA 2026
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By Elena Sendona When Athens becomes the capital of global shipping, shipowners, executives and industry leaders dress for business—with a Mediterranean twist. Every two years, Athens undergoes a transformation that…
MERC launches new research programme on ship energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies
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A Young Creative Talent Set to Brighten the Shipping World: Meet Beatrice Sagen-Andersen
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For decades, Greek shipping has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt, evolve and lead through every market cycle. From navigating volatile freight markets to driving fleet renewal and influencing global…
by Stas Margaronis The optimistic expectations of global tanker owners could be in for a surprise if nations decide they cannot tolerate a long-term increase in high fuel prices and…
By Myrto Maria Barbaris Design governs every aspect of human activity. It is fundamentally an exercise in decision-making — a process shaped by logic, purpose, and the reasoning behind every…
The Seafarers’ Charity and Women Together Join Forces at Posidonia Running Event to Champion Seafarer Welfare.
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THALATTA, THALATTA! – Art, maritime culture and a new public dialogue around the Sea
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By Elena Sendona Dr. Petros Efthimiou swapped the Manhattan skyline for the Aegean light — and in doing so, became the face of a new, borderless medicine. He treats patients…
Brief Update: No 09-1/2026 Date: May 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives 1. The Assessment is produced by the R&I team in a global approach covering 23 different regions in total,…
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…
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the 1st Mare Forum Chios 2026 was held at the Chandris Hotel in Chios. The conference took place on the island for the first time,…
Greece achieved top distinctions at this year’s awards of the UK-based travel trade platform Travel Gossip, following a vote conducted among travel agents across the United Kingdom. The country was named “Agents’…
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Statement from Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, following the announcement of the conditional ceasefire between the United States and IranThomas A. Kazakos said: “We…
Following from the Chios Marine Club:“We please and honoured to provide you with the following link for your information on the topic: ”CIRCULAR ECONOMY & SHIP RECYCLING”. This is the result…
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…
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…
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Zoe Upson, this year’s winner of the all about shipping’s 7th edition …spells it out!
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Zoe Upson is crowned Top Woman in Shipping for 2025 in all about shipping’s 7th edition
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A European award for the most Italian Maltese shipping personality of all John Gauci-Maistre, creator and organizer of the biennial Malta Maritime Summit (next edition October 2026), awarded in Frankfurt for his historic commitment to our country
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LR – Class News 11/2026: Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers
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US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away
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Diaplous: United States–Iran Interim Agreement and Maritime Implications / Update 01
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IBIA – the International Bunker Industry Association welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and Iran and hopes it represents a meaningful step towards restoring peace, stability and freedom…
The Genco Board Has a Responsibility to Deliver on its Commitments to Create Value for Shareholders Urges the Genco Board to Engage in Good Faith with Respect to Diana’s Offer…
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical …
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical …
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical …
Accelerating Nuclear for Energy Generation and Shipping – Summit 2026 “The maritime industry is the catalyst to drive a fundamental change in the way nuclear energy is delivered. Breaking the …
June 20, 2026 | Kiel-Schilksee, Germany The countdown is over. Today, the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets hit the water at Kiel Week 2026 — one of the most …
The Genco Board Has a Responsibility to Deliver on its Commitments to Create Value for Shareholders Urges the Genco Board to Engage in Good Faith with Respect to Diana’s Offer …
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