Marinas

Kastelorizo: The ‘invisible’ heroes of a forgotten island

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...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/26/kastelorizo-the-invisible-heroes-of-a-forgotten-island/

BOATS2020 appeal to Secretaries of State rejected

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/

BOATS2020 cancelled over Southampton City Council fears

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...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/09/10/boats2020-cancelled-over-southampton-city-council-fears/

Multimodal 2020: On the move to March 2021, with continuity plan in place

Multimodal 2020: On the move to March 2021, with continuity plan in place

As a result of the directions provided by both Public Health England and the UK government, the organisers of Multimodal have been obliged to reschedule the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, until 23-25 March, 2021.

Commenting on the decision to further postpone, Robert Jervis, logistics portfolio director, Clarion Events said: “Whilst we are...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/19/multimodal-2020-on-the-move-to-march-2021-with-continuity-plan-in-place/

Boating is back in England!

Boating is back in England!

British Marine is delighted to confirm that, from today, all forms of watersports, including the use of privately-owned motorised craft, can go ahead.

In guidance issued this morning (13 May 2020), Government have confirmed that;

“All forms of water sports practiced on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft (in line with the guidance issued by the relevant...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/13/boating-is-back-in-england/

Reds continue to govern falling Dry and Wet Markets

Anny Zade and John Faraclas

Reds continue to govern falling Dry and Wet Markets

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost another 22 points earlier on today despite a contained fall of the Capes and now stands at 1,675 points. Geopolitics still messy and World Travel Market’s 40th Anniversary makes a big splash in London’s ExCel. John Faraclas’ brief recap with additional coverage and filming by Anny Zade:

The Capes’ BCI lost just four points and now stands at 2,946 points.

The Panamaxes’  BPI lost 36 points...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/04/reds-continue-to-govern-falling-dry-and-wet-markets/

Greece pledges a sustainable approach to cruise tourism

Tourism minister Theoharis

Greece pledges a sustainable approach to cruise tourism

By James Brewer

Greece’s new tourism minister has said he is working on plans which in effect could save the country from the blight of cruiseship-led over-tourism.

Harry Theoharis told a press conference at the World Travel Market 2019 in London that he will have discussions to ensure the highest standards in ships so that they leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. The country did not want to have...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/04/greece-pledges-a-sustainable-approach-to-cruise-tourism/

Missing the boat: UK kids Un-shore of A-B-Seas

Lesley Robinson

Missing the boat: UK kids Un-shore of  A-B-Seas

  • 35% of British kids have never been in a boat on the sea and close to a quarter (24%) have never been swimming in the ocean
  • Almost one in three (27%) don’t know the Earth’s surface is covered primarily by water
  • Just over one in 10 (11%) believe that the Loch Ness Monster is real

A staggering 2.28million1 British kids have never been swimming in the ocean, and 35% have never been in a boat on the sea, according to new research.

The...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/08/187444/

The BDI@1,082; Supras “spoil” the broth…

The BDI@1,082; Supras “spoil” the broth…

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended up 16 points earlier on today following the long weekend due to the spring Holiday as well as due to end of the European Union’s election process. Now if we have so far stressed the perplexed and enigmatic geopolitics affecting not only the markets but our lives, do take cover from what is next to come. And remember: news is what they DON’T tell us. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:

The Capes’ BCI was up 40...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/28/the-bdi1082-supras-spoil-the-broth/

Successful participation of the Region of Attica at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”

The Region of Attica stand

Successful participation of the Region of Attica at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”

With its participation at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”, which was organised by the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (HPYOA), from 10 to 13 May 2019 at the Zea Marina in Piraeus, the Region of Attica effectively promoted its extraordinary coastline and nearby islands as international maritime tourism destinations.

The show was once again organised under the Aegis of the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/17/successful-participation-of-the-region-of-attica-at-the-18th-east-med-yacht-show/

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