Europe could pay Russian gas bill in renminbi
By Herbert Poenisch
The world was startled by Russia’s demand for unfriendly European countries to pay for Russian oil and gas exports in roubles. These are contracts which stipulate the payment currency, which in the case of the European Union is the euro. Europe would show shrewdness as well as foresight to stand up to Russian bullying by proposing to settle energy imports from Russia in renminbi.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Attack on Ukraine casts long shadow over Ocean Week
John Kerry, US President Joe Biden’s special envoy on climate change, was at the Oceanographic Museum on Monday for the first day of Monaco Ocean Week…
One hundred ships blocked in Ukraine’s ports
Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of $6 billion as the blockade of its ports by Russian forces prevents it from selling millions of tonnes of wheat and corn…
Every Kind of People hits the spot Another...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/22/ukraine-casts-long-shadow-over-ocean-week/
Princess returns
Monday, March 14, 2022
Princess Charlene back in Monaco
The Prince’s Palace announced on Saturday that HSH Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco…
Sanctioned Russian billionaire linked to prime real estate in Monaco
The Villa Bromar, which has been steeped in controversy, may be seized by the Monaco authorities due to treaty obligations with the European Union…
Scope of Café de Paris rebuild revealed
The extent to which the Café de Paris is about to be...
MNWB calls for clarity on seafarers affected by Russian ship ban
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP must provide clarity on how seafarers will be affected by Russian ships being banned from entering UK ports – a leading maritime charity has urged.
It comes as Mr Shapps announced that he had written to all UK ports requesting that they deny access to any ship which they have reason to believe is:
• Owned, controlled, chartered, or operated by any person connected with Russia
• Owned, controlled,...
Who pays the damage with energy? WTI now at US$ 97.12…
by John Faraclas
The Ukrainian mess which is boiling ever since the annexation of Crimea will not only cost thousands of lives, (already 15,000 have died in the two eastern provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk) but poverty too as the majority of the public in many places all over Planet Ocean and especially in Europe cannot afford these prices… Mind me, back in spring 2008 we witnessed US$ 147… so, now can we see this level or even...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/who-pays-the-damage-with-energy-wti-now-at-us-97-12/
BDI@2,244; mini dry euphoria continues… Wets ups and downs… Expect developments in Ukraine… Covid remains the same
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 94 points since yesterday surpassing the 2,200 points threshold and now reads 2,244. Wonder what’s happening with the ups and downs in the Wets. War is inevitable in Ukraine. Add Covid’s uncertainty and see what you get. John Faraclas’ brief recap:
The Capes’ BCI was up 177 points surpassing the 2,200 point threshold and now stands at...
Statement of Ms Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners
The new President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms Melina Travlos, immediately following her unanimous election, made the following statement:
“I would like to express my gratitude for the honor of being unanimously elected President of the Union of Greek Shipowners. Everyone’s trust fills me with pride, but above all modesty, respect and liability for my mission.
I want to thank, especially, our outgoing...
Dennis Petropoulos succeeds Lord Mountevans as Chair of the LISW23 board of advisors
Mersey Maritime Chair John Hulmes looks forward to a third term as Chair of the LISW23 Steering Group
SHIPPING INNOVATION, owner and manager of London International Shipping Week (LISW), is delighted to announce the appointment of its chairs for the LISW23 Board of Advisors and LISW23 Steering Group.
Baltic Exchange Chair Denis Petropoulos will succeed Lord...
France in shock after killings of 3 women on Jan. 1; MC infection rate tops 1,200… plus more…
Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, January 4, 2022
France shocked by three killings of women on January 1
Three women were killed by their partners or former partners on the first day of 2022…
Monaco’s infection rate surpasses 1,200
The Government reported on Monday, January 3, that Monaco’s benchmark infection rate per 100,000 measured over a seven-day period has risen to 1,270, as of Sunday, January 2.
Maritime fundraiser receives national honour
BEM for Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers
LONDON, Saturday 1st January: AWARD-WINNING fundraiser JAN WEBBER is to be honoured by The Queen in the New Year’s Honours List, released today.
Mrs Webber, who has been working in the charitable sector for the past 27 years, is to receive the British Empire Medal, in recognition of 16 years of service to women in the shipping industry...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/01/maritime-fundraiser-receives-national-honour/