Inchcape Shipping Services gains capital boost for future growth with Epiris as new owner on 175th anniversary

Frank G. Olsen – Chief Executive Officer, Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services (or “ISS”) is set to embark on a new era of growth after UK-based private equity investment firm Epiris signed an agreement to acquire ownership of the leading global maritime services provider to coincide with its 175th anniversary this year.

The transaction, which follows a sale process by Inchcape’s former Dubai-based owners, will greatly enhance its core port agency business as well as expand...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/04/inchcape-shipping-services-gains-capital-boost-for-future-growth-with-epiris-as-new-owner-on-175th-anniversary/

COMAU announces a new CEO to strengthen the compan’s future

Pietro Gorlier
  • Pietro Gorlier joins Comau as CEO as of April 1st, 2022
  • Alessandro Nasi continues his role as Chairman

Grugliasco (Turin), April 2, 2022 – Comau announces the appointment of Pietro Gorlier as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Joining Comau with a wealth of experience in the automotive industry and a strong background in the service sector, Mr. Gorlier will strengthen the advancement and execution of the company’s strategic business objectives. In this capacity, he...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/02/comau-announces-a-new-ceo-to-strengthen-the-compans-future/

A Magic Cabinet’s Little Easter Greeting

This year A Magic Cabinet with Make-A-Wish Foundation, have joined forces to celebrate Easter by creating a limited edition box for a sensitive, caring and important cause.  

Our Box welcomes back the freshness of Spring, with a handmade ceramic vase for wild blossoms by Yfi, Esophy Chocolates to delight your taste buds, a tote bag with a beautiful floral graphic featuring our collaboration and a ‘lambatha’ from the Make-A-Wish collection to celebrate the light of Easter.

Aiming always to give...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/01/a-magic-cabinets-little-easter-greeting/

International Women into Marine Day – Friday

Charlotte Hewitson and Freya Wood at Princess Yachts where they are both doing a marine engineering apprenticeship. 

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

South Devon College wants to help change the perception of a career in marine by encouraging more women to work in the industry.

The event in April, being held at South Devon College’s Hi Tech & Digital Centre, is aimed at girls and young...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/30/international-women-into-marine-day-friday/

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Date for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATHENS, GREECE, March 29, 2022 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced today that the Company will hold its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) in a virtual format only. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has scheduled the Meeting for May 18, 2022 in virtual format. Shareholders and their proxy representatives will not be able to attend the Meeting...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/29/diana-shipping-inc-announces-date-for-its-2022-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery, Sale and Leaseback of the Capesize Dry Bulk Vessel m/v Florida

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ATHENS, GREECE, March 29, 2022 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has taken delivery of the m/v Florida, a 2022 Japanese new-building Capesize dry bulk vessel that the Company entered into an agreement to purchase in December 2021. As previously announced, the Company, through a separate wholly-owned...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/29/diana-shipping-inc-announces-delivery-sale-and-leaseback-of-the-capesize-dry-bulk-vessel-m-v-florida/

Ioannis Stefanou appointed as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management

Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management, with responsibility for the oversight and strategic planning of the company’s ship management activities worldwide.

Ioannis joined Wallem Ship Management in April 2014 to lead its Technical Management, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective ship operations and technical services. He has also been integral to the development and execution of corporate strategy, with a particular focus...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/ioannis-stefanou-appointed-as-managing-director-of-wallem-ship-management/

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Sale and Leaseback of m/v Florida

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ATHENS, GREECE, March 23, 2022 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with an unaffiliated Japanese third party for the 2022 new-building Capesize dry bulk vessel, m/v Florida. Upon completion, which is estimated to take place by March 29, 2022, the Company’s gross proceeds in connection...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/23/diana-shipping-inc-announces-sale-and-leaseback-of-m-v-florida/

Joe Hughes to stand down as CEO American Club – Dorothea Ioannou takes helm as first ever female CEO of Group P&I Club Manager

Joe Hughes and Dorothea Ioannou

JOE HUGHES TO STAND DOWN AS CEO OF MANAGERS OF AMERICAN P&I CLUB FROM AUGUST 1, 2022

DOROTHEA IOANNOU TAKES HELM AS NEW CEO FROM THAT DATE

VINCE SOLARINO ALSO TO RELINQUISH COO ROLE FROM AUGUST 1, 2022

DAN TADROS TAKES OVER AS NEW COO AT THAT TIME

MS. IOANNOU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST-EVER FEMALE CEO OF GROUP P&I CLUB MANAGER

NEW YORK, MARCH 21, 2022:  After 27 years’ service as Chief Executive Officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the Managers of the American...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/21/joe-hughes-to-stand-down-as-ceo-american-club-dorothea-ioannou-takes-helm-as-first-ever-female-ceo-of-group-pi-club-manager/

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Artemis with Cargill

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ATHENS, GREECE, March 21, 2022 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Artemis. The gross charter rate is US$21,250 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum June 20,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/21/diana-shipping-inc-announces-time-charter-contract-for-m-v-artemis-with-cargill/

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