SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 08 – 13 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 25/09 Date: 14 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...

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ShorelineHudson announces new maritime insurance and risk management partnership

March 12, 2025 – Shoreline and HudsonAnalytix proudly announce the launch of ShorelineHudson, a strategic partnership uniting their expertise to provide the maritime industry with best-in-class, integrated, insurance and risk management solutions. With a
combined history spanning 70 years, ShorelineHudson is committed to delivering comprehensive, industry-leading products & services tailored to the evolving needs of global maritime clients.

ShorelineHudson’s mission is to predict, innovate, and...

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Bank of England: risks of inflation and interest rate confusion

Sarah Coles
  • On average, in February, people thought the inflation rate was 4.9%. In January it was actually 3%.
  • 41% of people said the interest rates on saving and borrowing had risen over the past 12 months, and only 28% said they had fallen.
  • In reality, the average rate on easy access savings accounts is down from 3.17% to 2.9%, while the average rate on a 1-year fixed rate savings account has dropped from 4.62% to 4.19% (Moneyfacts).
  • 34% of people expect interest rates to rise over the next...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/14/bank-of-england-risks-of-inflation-and-interest-rate-confusion/

10 Corso Como Becomes the Epicenter of Design for Milan Design Week 2025

By Elena Sendona on March 13, 2025

Milan Design Week has always been a global stage for innovation, creativity, and artistic vision, but this year, 10 Corso Como takes its role to new heights, transforming into a dynamic creative hub that brings together some of the world’s most visionary designers and boundary-pushing installations. From April 7 to April 13, 2025, this iconic concept store will serve as a platform for immersive experiences, collaborations, and experimental exhibitions,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/10-corso-como-becomes-the-epicenter-of-design-for-milan-design-week-2025/

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/

The seed of maritime knowledge promises solutions ahead!

Pupil teaching classmates about the parts & equipment of a ship, learned from their adopted ship’s captain. Elementary School Synchrona Ekpetheftiria Kotroni – Class B’, Nafpaktos Greece

Adopt a Ship – an exceptional learning tool.

By Irene Notias, Director of Adopt a Ship – Hellas – Project Connect

Greek school teachers using their professional methods have made the Adopt a Ship maritime educational program come alive and kicking, in Greece and parts of USA. Developed and managed by PROJECT...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/the-seed-of-maritime-knowledge-promises-solutions-ahead/

Market Report: AI names stage a mini rebound, but volatility lingers

  • Brief reprieve for UK stocks quickly fades away
  • US market volatility continues
  • Halma’s steady progress looks attractive
  • Soft RICS Housebuilder survey
  • Gold shines while traders remain cautious on Bitcoin
  • Oil prices under pressure from trade tensions

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets may have ended a 6-day losing streak in yesterday’s session but that feeling of positivity looks set to quickly fade away, with the FTSE 100 opening 0.3% lower. Volatility is the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/market-report-ai-names-stage-a-mini-rebound-but-volatility-lingers/

MAIB statement on the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch was notified of the collision of the Portuguese registered container ship Solong and the US registered oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea 14nm north-east of Spurn Head at the entrance to the River Humber. MAIB immediately deployed a team of inspectors to Grimsby to begin a preliminary assessment.  

MAIB has since been joined by representatives from the US National Transportation Safety Board, the US Coastguard and Marine Safety Investigation...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/12/maib-statement-on-the-collision-between-solong-and-stena-immaculate/

A diverse line up of fringe events at AMR 2025 to explore emerging trends in the automotive industry

Beijing, 12 March 2025. The 73rd edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2025 at the Capital International Exhibition Center of China (CIECC) in Beijing. Spanning across 80,000 sqm of exhibition space, the fair will attract over 1,200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Concurrently, a series of forums and other fringe events will revolve around technological innovations, talent development, international collaboration and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/12/a-diverse-line-up-of-fringe-events-at-amr-2025-to-explore-emerging-trends-in-the-automotive-industry/

Andreas Stamatopoulos of Flash 99,4 interviews John Faraclas live on current geopolitical and shipping issues

Continuing from the 13th of January 2025 interview, world acclaimed journalist Andreas Stamatopoulos, questions allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on:

  • The raging wars in Ukraine and the Middle East under the Donald Trump administration
  • The Tariffs situation and how the “parties” involved will counter / behave.
  • The position of Europe in this mele of Wars and Tariffs
  • De-Globalisation and Decarbonisation.
  • The Tembi train despicable accident with 57 victims and how the Shipping industry tackles...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/11/andreas-stamatopoulos-of-flash-994-interviews-john-faraclas-live-on-current-geopolitical-and-shipping-issues/