Inland Waterways

Fighting for Freedom of Navigation

by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI

Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what he termed the “axis of war and turbulence” stretching from the Black Sea to the Red Sea. His observation that “TRUST has to be restored” in these vital shipping corridors prompted reflection on the fundamental importance of freedom of navigation in our global system.

While his...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/fighting-for-freedom-of-navigation/

EFIP members meet in Regensburg (DE) to elect a new president and vice-president and discuss the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal for Inland Ports

On April 4, 2025, the members of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) gathered in Regensburg (Germany) for their annual general meeting. The meeting was hosted by Bayernhafen GmbH & Co. KG. The agenda included a discussion on the EU Commission’s Clean Industrial Act and, in particular, the election of a new President and Vice-President.

The EFIP members elected Uwe Köhn, Managing Director of Staatliche Rhein-Neckar-Hafengesellschaft Mannheim mbH, as the new President of EFIP. Mr. Köhn...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/efip-members-meet-in-regensburg-de-to-elect-a-new-president-and-vice-president-and-discuss-the-eus-clean-industrial-deal-for-inland-ports/

Industry Leaders Take Centre Stage as Multimodal Announces 2025 Awards Finalists

Setting the benchmark for industry excellence, Multimodal has revealed the finalists for its distinguished 2025 Awards, which highlight outstanding performers across the logistics and supply chain sectors.

The Multimodal Awards recognise outstanding achievement across air, road, rail, maritime, and the freight logistics sectors. This year’s nomination window opened early, resulting in record engagement from professionals throughout the supply chain.

Known for its independent endorsement for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/03/industry-leaders-take-centre-stage-as-multimodal-announces-2025-awards-finalists/

ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping on current geopolitical issues in a very uncertain global environment

Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)

The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.

We...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/erts-antonis-karagiannakis-questions-john-faraclas-of-allaboutshipping-current-geopolitical-issues-in-a-very-uncertain-global-environment/

Greece in the World today

Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.

With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/

Wärtsilä engines selected as South American vessel operator targets 25% emissions reduction

Wärtsilä will supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating in Paraguayan rivers – the Decatur Lady (pictured) and the Tendota. © ADM Naviera Chaco

Wärtsilä Corporation, 13 March at 11:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä will supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating in Paraguayan rivers. The vessels are owned by ADM Naviera Chaco (ADM). The vessel modifications and new engine installations will be carried out in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/wartsila-engines-selected-as-south-american-vessel-operator-targets-25-emissions-reduction/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 01 – 07 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 25/08 Date: 07 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-07-march-2025/

Death of Diplomacy – part 2

by John Faraclas

This is the ideal moment to refer again to the Death of Diplomacy following our first comment which coincided with the US elections last November.

Situation on Planet Ocean and in particular the messy Ukrainian and Middle Eastern wars are not yet over and we are going to witness incalculable repercussions affecting us all and many more conflicts which are about to surface.

In certain quarters, diplomacy (so-called) is being replaced by overt bullying, insults and role-play (aimed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/death-of-diplomacy-part-2/

Steelpaint to protect Emden Great Sea Lock

The historic Great Sea lock will be refurbished with a Steelpaint protective coating system. Photograph courtesy of Andreas Burmann/NPorts.

STEELPAINT TO PROTECT EMDEN’S GREAT SEA LOCK AS PART OF MAMMOTH REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

Emden’s Great Sea Lock (Große Seeschleuse) is to be protected from corrosion with a Steelpaint coating system following a substantial contract award by the Lower Saxony Port Authority (Niedersachsen Ports) as part of major refurbish and renewal project.

Opened in 1913 to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/steelpaint-to-protect-emden-great-sea-lock/

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