HSH Prince Albert II visits southern Italy to honour Grimaldi heritage

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

HSH Prince Albert II visits southern Italy to honour Grimaldi heritage His Serene Highness Prince Albert II continued his personal journey through the ancestral lands of the Grimaldi family with a visit to southern Italy…

Monaco passes sweeping anti-tobacco reform to protect public health and the environment Monaco has taken a decisive step in its public health policy with the unanimous approval of a comprehensive anti-tobacco reform law by the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/17/hsh-prince-albert-ii-visits-southern-italy-to-honour-grimaldi-heritage/

Decarbonising operations to reduce emissions and costs remains top of the agenda at Seawork

The European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA) is supporting Seawork in 2025 with a pavilion in the Associations Hall. Leading the way on decarbonisation through electrification and shore power and supporting the commercial marine industry.  

The 2025 Seawork conference programme is focussed on decarbonisation with free to attend sessions that share insights and learnings on topical key themes at the forefront of discussions across the industry.   
 
Roland Teixeira de Mattos, President,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/decarbonising-operations-to-reduce-emissions-and-costs-remains-top-of-the-agenda-at-seawork/

CLdN celebrates new vessel at Liverpool Cruise Port as partnership sees dock upgrades continue

Friday 16 May 2025 – CLdN unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure.

The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

As part of the celebration, CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock, strengthening...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/cldn-celebrates-new-vessel-at-liverpool-cruise-port-as-partnership-sees-dock-upgrades-continue/

Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader interview – Morten Fon, President and CEO, Jotun

Morten Fon, President and CEO, Jotun: Jotun’s maritime pedigree will be on show at Nor-Shipping 2025, where the company is a Leading Partner

Continuity counts

In 2026, Jotun will celebrate its 100th Anniversary, and as the market leader in marine coatings the company has a lot to celebrate. But for President and CEO Morten Fon, Jotun is already looking ahead to the future.

As a rarity among Norway’s top business leaders, Morten Fon has spent his entire 36-year career with one company, taking...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/nor-shipping-2025-thought-leader-interview-morten-fon-president-and-ceo-jotun/

Park Life arrives at Belfast Harbour as Official Opening of City Quays Gardens signals start of Summer

Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair of Belfast Harbour, and Cllr Ruth Brooks, Chair of Belfast Council’s People and Communities Committee, opening the Gardens.

A vibrant new green urban garden for the city has today been officially launched at Belfast Harbour as a traditional maritime bottle smashing ceremony was performed at City Quays Gardens.

The £3.5 m investment by Belfast Harbour has created a 2-acre green public space on land which was previously used as a car park between the historic Belfast...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/park-life-arrives-at-belfast-harbour-as-official-opening-of-city-quays-gardens-signals-start-of-summer/

BMT’s CEO Sarah Kenny speech on Ocean Opportunities

Just before Friday’s event on International Women in Maritime Day at the IMO HQs this coming Friday, we had on the 13 May 2025 a unique event at the iconic Trinity House with an excellent panel of speakers – see picture below, and will revert with the brief write up of the event soon. Here below we bring you verbatim the keynote speech by Sarah Kenny, BMT’s CEO. She was warmly applauded by the 200 strong audience:

Good afternoon everyone,

I am delighted to be here today, to kick off what...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/bmts-ceo-sarah-kenny-speech-on-ocean-opportunities/

Coast Guard Foundation Readies For 2025 Run To Remember

Events Honoring Coast Guard Fallen Heroes  to be Held Memorial Day Weekend

Stonington, Conn. — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today its annual Run to Remember will take place over Memorial Day weekend, May 24–26, 2025. 
 
Supporters can participate by purchasing a 2025 Run to Remember T-shirt with a $30 donation, available through the Foundation’s website. Proceeds...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/coast-guard-foundation-readies-for-2025-run-to-remember/

Anemoi joins forces with Hafnia, Guangzhou Shipyard International and DNV to design Rotor Sails for MR tankers

 From the signing ceremony, which took place at the GSI offices on 14th May. Left to right: Nick Contopoulos – Chief Production & Partnerships Officer of Anemoi, Jesper Kristiansen – General Manager Technical of Hafnia, Huang Jun – Chief Engineer of GSI and Mr Shao Guang Chi – Station Manager of Guangzhou Station at DNV Maritime

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd, an industry leader in wind-assisted propulsion systems, has announced that it is collaborating with Hafnia Limited, Guangzhou Shipyard...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/anemoi-joins-forces-with-hafnia-guangzhou-shipyard-international-and-dnv-to-design-rotor-sails-for-mr-tankers/

Top Marques Monaco 2025 breaks records with world premieres, multimillion-euro sales, and global buzz

Good Morning Monaco

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Top Marques Monaco 2025 breaks records with world premieres, multimillion-euro sales, and global buzz The 20th edition of Top Marques Monaco has officially gone down in the record books, closing its doors this week after four days of unprecedented success at the Grimaldi Forum…

Major infrastructure projects power Monaco’s sustainable economic vision A recent debate hosted by the Monaco Matin Echo Club and the Monaco Economic Board explored the critical...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/top-marques-monaco-2025-breaks-records-with-world-premieres-multimillion-euro-sales-and-global-buzz/

Martinou and Polemis inducted into Greek Shipping Hall of Fame

Highly anticipated annual event sees the first woman elected to The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame. The two Inductees for 2024 bring the Hall of Fame’s pantheon of great personalities to 45.

Athens – 12 May 2025: Two of the most liked and admired personalities in modern Greek shipping have been inducted into the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame.

Athina Martinou (1927-2024) and Spyros M. Polemis (1937-2024) were unveiled as the latest Inductees into the Hall of Fame as 570 shipping industry guests at the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/14/martinou-and-polemis-inducted-into-greek-shipping-hall-of-fame/