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Maritime History and Museums
Preserving Heritage Skills Recreating History: Indian Register of Shipping Lends Expertise to India’s Ancient Stitched Ship Project
In a landmark event, a meticulously reconstructed 5th-century wooden stitched ship was launched into the waters of the Mandovi River in Goa. This endeavour, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations Pvt. Ltd., signifies a monumental step in reviving India’s ancient maritime traditions.
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has been instrumental in this project, ensuring that while the vessel retains its historical design, it also meets contemporary...
Kongsberg Discovery on board with One Ocean Expedition for ambitious, year-long research voyage
Kongsberg Discovery has helped transform the 111-year-old, three-masted sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl into a state-of-the-art research vessel for the upcoming One Ocean Expedition, departing from Bergen, Norway, on 11 April.
The almost 100-metre-long vessel, Norway’s largest sailing ship, has been fitted with an array of Kongsberg Discovery...
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...
Of Nuts and Bolts*
by John Faraclas
The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.
842: the pin number unlocking success!
Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:
- a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/
Springtime in Attica: the celebration of nature!
April2022
ATTICA PRESENTS
The advent of spring whets our appetite for day trips to the countryside. We enjoy the wonderful sunny days at the parks and groves in and out of Athens, for outdoor activities with children and delightful picnics; at the forests of Attica for their breathtaking routes and lush hiking trails; at the villages, the farms and wineries in Attica mainland, at the stunning seaside destinations and nearby islands of the Argosaronic Gulf for truly memorable escapes! . (…) More
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/18/springtime-in-attica-the-celebration-of-nature/
J Class Svea Set To Return To Race In Europe With Swedish Syndicate
A group of successful Swedish entrepreneurs and businessmen who are all passionate about sailing, will campaign JS1 Svea and plan to start racing this summer in Europe with a mostly Swedish crew.
Svea is under new ownership and due to be shipped from Charleston, USA to arrive in Palma in May where the new team will prepare the boat in time for June’s Palma Superyacht Cup where she is set to line up against...
Chelsea Pensions visit Museum of London Docklands
The Museum of London Docklands today welcomed a group of Chelsea Pensioners on a tour of its major exhibition London: Port City .
Developed in partnership with the Port of London Authority, London: Port City traces more than 200 years of extraordinary experiences and intense activity on a river that has...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/30/chelsea-pensions-visit-museum-of-london-docklands/