ResInvest Group and Myrtle Marine Corp have entered into a strategic joint venture, forming a 50/50 partnership to invest in Mira Bulk. Mira Bulk will focus on marketing Myrtle Marine’s vessels and servicing the freight needs of EP Resources. “With a strong presence in both geared and gearless...
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Michael Schumacher’s championship-winning Ferrari set for Monaco GP auction
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Michael Schumacher’s championship-winning Ferrari set for Monaco GP auction In a landmark event for motorsport enthusiasts and collectors alike, RM Sotheby’s has announced the auction of one of Michael Schumacher’s legendary Formula 1 cars—the Ferrari F2001 chassis 211—at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix…
Fairmont Monte Carlo celebrates global victory as receptionist named best in the world Excellence in service has a new name in the Principality: Joël...
Pankaj Khanna plots expansion as he rings Nasdaq closing bell
“Everything is on the table,” commented a pumped-up Pankaj Khanna in conversation with Splash yesterday on expansion plans following his ringing of the closing bell at the Nasdaq in New York, sealing long-held dreams to get his company listed. The CEO of Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp merged with...
https://splash247.com/pankaj-khanna-plots-expansion-as-he-rings-nasdaq-closing-bell/
The East Med in the Spotlight as PSTF Challenges and Opportunities for Further Cruise Growth in the Region
As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth. These range from concerns about overcrowding and its strain on local environments and resources to port infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical uncertainties.
Under the theme “The Med: A Compelling Need for New Marquee Ports & Destinations,” this year’s forum will bring...
ESPO Conference 2025 – Thessaloniki, 8 & 9 May: let’s break out!
On 8 and 9 May, the European port community will gather in Thessaloniki for the 21st annual conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation. As always, the event will feature an impressive lineup of key speakers and experts, while also giving an amazing opportunity for the port community and its stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships.
ESPO Conferences aim at stimulating discussion and exchanges with and between port professionals and bring everyone to the podium....
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/espo-conference-2025-thessaloniki-8-9-may-lets-break-out/
Tourism: Greece’s new Award
GNTO UK & Ireland Office, actor/comedian Troy Hawke, and Kostas Sinis, head of sales Grecotel Hotels & Resorts for the United Kingdom.
Greece has been awarded the “Agents’ Favourite Sunshine Getaway” at Travel Gossip’s The Travel Celebration 2025. This recognition is especially significant as it comes from the votes of British travel agents, underscoring Greece’s appeal as a top...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/01/tourism-greeces-new-award/
Costamare unveils leadership of bulker spin-off
Greek shipowner Costamare has lined up a management team for its dry bulk business spin-off. Costamare Bulkers, a separate entity set to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, will be headed up by Costamare’s chief of finance, Gregory Zikos. Supporting Zikos at the outfit, which will own nearly...
https://splash247.com/costamare-unveils-leadership-of-bulker-spin-off/
Tsakos presses on with fleet renewal
Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has confirmed market rumours about the sale of one of its oldest suezmax tankers with additional divestment of ageing tonnage potentially on the horizon as part of the company’s fleet renewal programme. The New York-listed company said in its quarterly...
Seanergy strikes double sale and leaseback
US-listed Greek capesize bulker specialist Seanergy Maritime has entered into sale and leaseback agreements with a Chinese financier for two of its vessels. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led company revealed in its annual report that the 2009-built Friendship and the 2010-built 170,018 dwt Squireship had...
https://splash247.com/seanergy-strikes-double-sale-and-leaseback/