https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/gacuk-2025-spring-lecture/
Archaeology
Preserving Heritage Skills Recreating History: Indian Register of Shipping Lends Expertise to India’s Ancient Stitched Ship Project
In a landmark event, a meticulously reconstructed 5th-century wooden stitched ship was launched into the waters of the Mandovi River in Goa. This endeavour, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations Pvt. Ltd., signifies a monumental step in reviving India’s ancient maritime traditions.
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has been instrumental in this project, ensuring that while the vessel retains its historical design, it also meets contemporary...
An unforgettable Easter holiday on Astypalea
By Carolina Alkalai, founding partner of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel
For Greeks in London and beyond, Easter is more than a holiday; It’s a deeply spiritual and cultural experience. This year, why not celebrate it on the enchanting island of Astypalea? Known as the “butterfly” of the Aegean, this alternative destination offers a unique blend of tradition, nature, and heartfelt hospitality.
As spring awakens, Astypalea transforms into a colorful paradise. The rocks burst with fragrant thyme,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/an-unforgettable-easter-holiday-on-astypalea/
Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350: golden glory at the National Gallery
By James Brewer
Some of the most glorious, God-fearing artwork early in the 14th century came from a man who was supposedly so disdainful of the authorities that later commentators pronounced him to be the archetypal bohemian artist. His unruly behaviour and failure to pay his taxes can be forgiven in the light of his brilliant contribution to the evolution of latter-day Western painting – and that contribution was bringing the human...
Restoring the Heart of Astypalea: The Revival of Lady Portaitissa Church
A Community’s Effort to Rebuild a Historic Landmark
In October 2023, the beloved Lady Portaitissa Church in Astypalea suffered a devastating fire, tragically caused by a baptism candle. This historical and spiritual landmark, which has stood as a beacon of faith and heritage for centuries, was left in ruins.
Determined to restore the church to its former glory, a dedicated Restoration Committee was formed, and since then, relentless efforts have been underway to rebuild and preserve this sacred...
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/
Springtime in Attica: the celebration of nature!
April2022
ATTICA PRESENTS
The advent of spring whets our appetite for day trips to the countryside. We enjoy the wonderful sunny days at the parks and groves in and out of Athens, for outdoor activities with children and delightful picnics; at the forests of Attica for their breathtaking routes and lush hiking trails; at the villages, the farms and wineries in Attica mainland, at the stunning seaside destinations and nearby islands of the Argosaronic Gulf for truly memorable escapes! . (…) More
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/18/springtime-in-attica-the-celebration-of-nature/
Destination Greece!
Destination Greece!
Greece’s two main pillars of the economy are Shipping and Tourism – including its combination of Maritime Tourism in its entirety.
Following the World Travel Market exhibition at London’s ExCel centre earlier this month, where the success of Greece was outstanding as symbolised by its well displayed and busy pavilion, and amid a critical moment in the current geopolitical, financial and health concerns in an ever-changing scene on Planet Ocean – we present...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/18/destination-greece/
Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence
Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence
What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!
It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.
I am sure thousands will...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/
Theodorides Estate: secluded Greek holidays in an enviable tourist destination
Theodorides Estate: secluded Greek holidays in an enviable tourist destination
Infinite vistas at their best with a wild vegetation outlook
We have numerous times covered with Anny Zade some rare international touristic and maritime tourism destinations and we continue to do so despite the current Covid challenge.
Greece, being blessed by its Gods and unique nature, culture and classical civilisation, offers destinations – beyond...