Academia

Mintra Improves Position in Core Leader on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning

[1 April 2025] – Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and human capital management solutions for safety-critical industries, has solidified its upward trajectory on the prestigious Fosway 9-Grid for Digital Learning, reinforcing its position as a Core Leader in 2025. This achievement reflects Mintra’s improved performance, market presence, and commitment to delivering high-value solutions to the maritime and energy industries.

The Fosway 9 Grid is a gold standard for digital learning...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/01/mintra-improves-position-in-core-leader-on-the-fosway-9-grid-for-digital-learning/

Enhancing the Global Competitiveness of Japan’s Maritime Industry

The Techno Alliance Building at The University of Osaka, where the collaborative research laboratory will be established.

Establishment of the Open Collaboration Laboratory for Enabling Advanced Marine Systems (OCEANS) at The University of Osaka in April 2025

Summary

The University of Osaka (President: Atsushi Kumanogoh), in collaboration with Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President: Yukito Higaki, ‘Imabari Shipbuilding’), Japan Marine United Corporation (President: Takashi Hirose, ‘JMU’),...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/01/enhancing-the-global-competitiveness-of-japans-maritime-industry/

ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping on current geopolitical issues in a very uncertain global environment

Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)

The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.

We...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/erts-antonis-karagiannakis-questions-john-faraclas-of-allaboutshipping-current-geopolitical-issues-in-a-very-uncertain-global-environment/

Monaco Economic Board Expands Global Reach with Bold 2025 Strategy

Monaco

Monaco Economic Board Expands Global Reach with Bold 2025 Strategy The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) is set for an ambitious 2025, reinforcing its global presence with a series of high-profile trade missions and initiatives aimed at boosting Monaco’s economic dynamism…

Richard Gasquet granted first wildcard for 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Richard Gasquet, the French tennis veteran, has been awarded the first of four wildcards for the 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, set for April 5-13,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/monaco-economic-board-expands-global-reach-with-bold-2025-strategy/

Current issues of the global dry cargo shipping sector et al

Dimitris N. Monioudis

Dimitris N. Monioudis, Managing Director of Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd and President of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain, having accepted the invitation of Professor Evangelos Markopoulos, delivered a Guest Lecture at Queen Mary University of London to a combined audience of School of Business and Management MSc in International Business and Masters of Laws – LLM, International Shipping Law students.

Dimitris N. Monioudis with Prof. Evangelos Markopoulos

Mr...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/current-issues-of-the-global-dry-cargo-shipping-sector-et-al/

Calm Seas and The Voice of Greece honors International Women’s Day

l to r: (standing). Irene Notia, Afroditi Korexanou, Antonis Karagiannakis, Dr. Marina Papaioannou and Prof. Maria Boile. Seated is Stefania Tsakiri.

“KALES THALASSES – SATURDAY SHIFT” and THE VOICE OF GREECE honored the  International Women’s Day with a special 2-hour show dedicated to the place and contribution of women in shipping .

The show’s guests were:

  • Dr. Marina Papaioannou, Regional Director of DNV Academies for SE Europe,
  • Prof. Maria Boile , Professor at the University of Piraeus in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/calm-seas-and-the-voice-of-greece-honors-international-womens-day/

Kick-off meeting of ALL-DC-SHIPS project: paving the way for low-emission vessels

University of Birmingham scientists are joining experts from across Europe in a €10.2 million project to create a working prototype ship powered by full DC electrical systems. 

The ALL-DC- SHIPS project will advance the electrification of maritime transport with a fully DC-based architecture, including the secondary network supplying hotel loads. There will be developments on power converters with wide bandgap components, solid-state protection devices and energy management systems for better...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/12/kick-off-meeting-of-all-dc-ships-project-paving-the-way-for-low-emission-vessels/

On International Women’s Day 2025 — A salute to Women in Shipping

With Broadgate Venus in Pindar Plaza at the heart of the Square Mile. The Woman enlighten my mind!

International Women’s Day 2025 is yet another reminder of the importance of diversity across the shipping industry – of the solid achievements in advancing the role of women, but of the widespread acknowledgment that much remains to be done in this regard.

This topic has been, or in some cases, we could say ‘ought to have been’ high on the agenda of this most global of industries.  It has been...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/08/on-international-womens-day-2025-a-salute-to-women-in-shipping/

254 Dr Therese Canning, Southampton Solent University

Words are powerful

Have you ever been the subject of a dissertation? The first 63 episodes of the Shipping Podcast laid the groundwork for an extensive research project, and now is the time to unveil the results.

It’s been eight years since Therese Canning contacted me to discuss her study. She mentioned using the interviews from this platform to explore what individuals in the maritime industry were discussing and who voiced opinions on sustainability.

Since then, Therese has conducted further...

https://shippingpodcast.com/254-dr-therese-canning-southampton-solent-university/

Of Nuts and Bolts*

by John Faraclas

The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.

842: the pin number unlocking success!

Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/

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