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France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now… plus more

France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now… plus more

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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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/26/france-holds-off-on-tighter-restrictions-for-now-plus-more/

Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping

Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping

Anna Kaparaki with Seven Jones at the Propeller Club Liverpool & North West – a year ago at the maritime casino event raising money for the Mission to Seafarers and also for the Battle of the Atlantic memorial fund.

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

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/12/04/2021-dates-announced-for-southampton-international-boat-show/

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/

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