Landmark Marine film unveiled as the global spotlight shines on Cornwall
A landmark film showcasing the ambition and vision of Cornwall’s £1billion per annum Marine sector in general and the Port of Falmouth in particular has been released today (Thursday 10th June 2021) by Cornwall Marine Network, together with Maritime UK.
“Port of Falmouth: Blue and Green Technology leading Cornwall’s Coastal Revolution” highlights the remarkable ongoing achievements of marine...
Renovation of Lisbon waterfront
Lisbon Tourism Association (ATL) inaugurates the renovation of waterfront next to the iconic Praça do Comércio in Lisbon.
Lindley is proud to have been selected for this project, the supply of the new nautical infrastructure at Praça do Comércio, one of the most emblematic locations on the Lisbon waterfront.
Previously the location of the Kings palace, the area was rebuilt following the 1755 earthquake under the reconstruction plan laid out by the Marquês de Pombal...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/11/renovation-of-lisbon-waterfront/
6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum
Speakers Announced
Top executives from major cruise lines and associations will join forces at the digital Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum on Tuesday 25 May (10:00-17:00 EET) to discuss the challenges on the road to recovery.
Keynote Speaker: Pierfrancesco Vago, CLIA Global Chairman & Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises
Confirmed speakers include:
• Michael Thamm, Group CEO, Costa Group and Carnival Asia
• Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises
• Wybcke Meier, CEO, TUI Cruises
• Chris...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/27/6th-posidonia-sea-tourism-forum/
Flisvos Marina announced as HELMEPA’s “Safety Ambassador”
LAMDA Flisvos Marina S.A., HELMEPA’s Corporate Member since 2008, is the first mega-yacht marina in Greece to receive the title of “Safety Ambassador”.
This initiative is part of the three-year (2019-2022) project titled “Enhancing the Understanding of New and Enduring Challenges in Maritime Safety Culture in...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/26/flisvos-marina-announced-as-helmepas-safety-ambassador/
France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now… plus more
Good Morning Monaco – Friday, February 26, 2021
France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now
Prime Minister Jean Castex has warned that tighter coronavirus restrictions will follow in 20 departments if there is a further deterioration in the health situation.
Yacht Show to get even more exclusive, and expensive
The Monaco Yacht Show has reacted to complaints that the quays are too crowded by announcing that ticket prices will...
Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping
The 2nd GIWA Awards is on; we have received the following from Steven Jones, and we immy bring same to all our viewers’ attention:
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Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping
Dear Mr. Faraclas,
Good morning and hope all is well given the Covid...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/04/anna-kaparaki-giwa-award-in-shipping/
2021 dates announced for Southampton International Boat Show
British Marine, the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, is delighted to confirm that the 52nd edition of the UK’s largest watersports festival will take place from 10th -19th September 2021, celebrating everything that is great about being out on the water.
Packed full of boats and equipment, the 52nd edition of the show will see the return of Europe’s largest purpose-built marina, which will feature an unparalleled...
A breathtaking view of Kastelorizo
Kastelorizo: The ‘invisible’ heroes of a forgotten island
by Angela Boletsi*
Kastelorizo or Megisti, an island of geopolitical importance inversely proportional to its size, just 2 kilometres off the Turkish coast and about 600 kilometres from mainland Greece, is the south-eastern edge of Greece and Europe. The unique settlement of the island develops amphitheatrically around the port and can only enchant visitors with its colourful neoclassical houses, over...
Lesley Robinson
BOATS2020 appeal to Secretaries of State rejected
BOATS2020 which was due to take place from 11-20 September 2020 and was cancelled on the evening of Thursday 10 September, despite having a licence which was issued on the 28th July, and having been setup to the strict requirements of Southampton City Council’s Public Health England COVID-19 secure requirements, has failed in its appeal to the Secretaries of State for Public Health and Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Organisers...
https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/09/16/boats2020-appeal-to-secretaries-of-state-rejected/
Lesley Robinson
BOATS2020 cancelled over Southampton City Council fears
British Marine regretfully announces that BOATS2020 has been cancelled.
At 6.34pm on Thursday 10 September, on the eve of opening day, British Marine received the devastating news from Southampton City Council that the show could no longer go ahead due to the rising risk of COVID-19 and growing Government fears.
The show, due to take place from 11-20 September 2020, was set to open on Friday following extensive work in...