Canals

Fighting for Freedom of Navigation

by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI

Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what he termed the “axis of war and turbulence” stretching from the Black Sea to the Red Sea. His observation that “TRUST has to be restored” in these vital shipping corridors prompted reflection on the fundamental importance of freedom of navigation in our global system.

While his...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/fighting-for-freedom-of-navigation/

The Panama Canal authorizes the start of an open bidding process for the transportation of energy products

Panama Canal

Panama, April 4th, 2025 – The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized to open a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products which will complement operations in the interoceanic waterway.

This complementary activity will be incorporated into the sustainable development of the Panama Canal’s West Bank route, which includes activities and alternatives to transporting products by sea.

The development of this pipeline will strengthen...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/the-panama-canal-authorizes-the-start-of-an-open-bidding-process-for-the-transportation-of-energy-products/

EFIP members meet in Regensburg (DE) to elect a new president and vice-president and discuss the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal for Inland Ports

On April 4, 2025, the members of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) gathered in Regensburg (Germany) for their annual general meeting. The meeting was hosted by Bayernhafen GmbH & Co. KG. The agenda included a discussion on the EU Commission’s Clean Industrial Act and, in particular, the election of a new President and Vice-President.

The EFIP members elected Uwe Köhn, Managing Director of Staatliche Rhein-Neckar-Hafengesellschaft Mannheim mbH, as the new President of EFIP. Mr. Köhn...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/efip-members-meet-in-regensburg-de-to-elect-a-new-president-and-vice-president-and-discuss-the-eus-clean-industrial-deal-for-inland-ports/

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/

Greece in the World today

Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.

With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 01 – 07 March 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet , Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE ​

​​ Brief Update No 25/08 Date: 07 Mar 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-07-march-2025/

Death of Diplomacy – part 2

by John Faraclas

This is the ideal moment to refer again to the Death of Diplomacy following our first comment which coincided with the US elections last November.

Situation on Planet Ocean and in particular the messy Ukrainian and Middle Eastern wars are not yet over and we are going to witness incalculable repercussions affecting us all and many more conflicts which are about to surface.

In certain quarters, diplomacy (so-called) is being replaced by overt bullying, insults and role-play (aimed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/death-of-diplomacy-part-2/

Steelpaint to protect Emden Great Sea Lock

The historic Great Sea lock will be refurbished with a Steelpaint protective coating system. Photograph courtesy of Andreas Burmann/NPorts.

STEELPAINT TO PROTECT EMDEN’S GREAT SEA LOCK AS PART OF MAMMOTH REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

Emden’s Great Sea Lock (Große Seeschleuse) is to be protected from corrosion with a Steelpaint coating system following a substantial contract award by the Lower Saxony Port Authority (Niedersachsen Ports) as part of major refurbish and renewal project.

Opened in 1913 to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/steelpaint-to-protect-emden-great-sea-lock/

American Club Member Alert (February 27, 2025)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025
TURKEY: ISTANBUL STRAIT ANCHORAGE AREAS
In an effort to reduce congestion at the southern entrance of the Istanbul Strait anchorage area, the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs have taken steps to increase navigation, safety and environmental protection while also facilitating fishing activities in the region. These steps are summarized as follows: 
1. Vessels waiting in drift in the Sea of Marmara are directed to proceed to one of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/27/american-club-member-alert-february-27-2025/

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