September 2021

The new Executive Committee for the Propeller Club of Piraeus Costis Frangoulis was re-elected as President

Following the elections of 8th September the new Executive Committee of the International...

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MARITIME CYPRUS 2021 rescheduled for 2022 Biennial conference postponed to preserve its character and values

The infamous biennial October shipping conference, Maritime Cyprus, has been postponed. The...

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George Gourdomichalis: The truth prevailed in the end. US Court decisions vindicate Gourdomichalis Brothers and Phoenix Shipping & Trading S.A.

In July 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District...

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UK P&I Club hosts Sailors Society webinar for maritime schools in India

The UK P&I Club is to host a Wellness at Sea webinar...

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LNG-fuelled vessels approaching 30% of orders. SEA-LNG recognises continuing acceleration of LNG-powered newbuilds.

Industry coalition SEA-LNG recognises significant growth in LNG-fuelled vessel orders in 2021. According...

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Norwegian Cruise Lines celebrates the return of two more ships in the Mediterranean. A third of the line’s fleet of 17 ships are now back in operation

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel marked another...

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The market fundamentals are positive for oil and fuels demand Market insight of Week 36, by Apostolos Rompopoulos, Tanker Broker of Intermodal Shipbrokers

Following the oil price sell off during most of August, partly triggered...

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Struggling seafarers need more mental health support from employers Cases of seafarers struggling with their mental health will continue to rise unless shipping companies take more responsibility for encouraging crew members to talk openly with a colleague, family member or friend about their problems.

In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Mental...

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Theodore Veniamis:”The regional market-based measures, are incompatible with the global nature of maritime transport”

In the annual report of the Union of Greek Shipowners for 2021...

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RINA Expands its Digital Offerings with the Acquisition of Logimatic Solutions

RINA has announced its acquisition of the entire share capital of Logimatic...

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AHHIC backs scholarships for WMU postgraduate marine insurance course

American Hellenic Hull Insurance Company has agreed to become the key funder...

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Celestyal Cruises proceeded in the sale of “Experience”

Due to current market conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Celestyal...

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Bureau Veritas issues new Guidelines for the Carriage of Containers in Bulk Carriers

Bureau Veritas has developed in-depth technical guidance to provide safe and practical...

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Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister explores EMSA’s environmental impact report Vassilios Demetriades counsels constructive cross-border collaboration

A new report by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), titled the...

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China’s 49.2 manufacturing PMI indicates falling activity in August

The 49.2 composite reading of the Caixin/Markit China manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index...

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