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The ESG Shipping Awards 2024 THE CONFERENCE, a landmark event for the maritime industry’s ESG leaders, successfully concluded on October 18th, 2024, at the Ble Pavillon in Alimos, Athens. The conference brought together over 350 key industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the world, serving as a vital platform for knowledge sharing and advancing…

The ESG Shipping Awards 2024 THE CONFERENCE, a landmark event for the maritime industry’s ESG leaders, successfully concluded on...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/10/22/esg-shipping-awards-2024-the-conference-best-practices-for-a-sustainable-maritime-future/

Seachef HS, one of the leading providers of integrated maritime hospitality management, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year. The company is using this special milestone to expand further into the Greek market and only recently opened a new office in Athens to better serve its clients in the Hellenic Republic. On 4 July, clients…

Seachef HS, one of the leading providers of integrated maritime hospitality management, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year. The company is...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/12/offering-a-home-away-from-home-seachef-hospitality-services-celebrates-30-year-anniversary-with-greek-customers/

Jotun announced the extension of its contract with Angelicoussis Group for an additional two years for the DryDock, Seastock, and NewBuilding projects of the Group. Maria Angelicoussis, CEO of Angelicoussis Group, and Morten Fon, President and CEO of Jotun Group, have signed the agreement. This extension is a testament to the companies’ mutual trust and…

Jotun announced the extension of its contract with Angelicoussis Group for an additional two years for the DryDock, Seastock, and NewBuilding...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/05/jotun-and-angelicoussis-group-renew-their-contract/

The maritime industry will take advantage of the benefits that creating a unified digital language and standards will bring because every industry now has to be digitised, according to Sergio Colella, European President of the aviation technology giant SITA and the Chairman of SmartSea.  Addressing the Columbia Shipmanagement Monaco Forum at the Yacht Club de…

The maritime industry will take advantage of the benefits that creating a unified digital language and standards will bring because every...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/03/the-maritime-world-is-digitising-so-now-is-the-time-for-collaboration/

ITA Airways announced the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting operations on November 16 with five weekly frequencies. The new route is the first ITA Airways’ connection between Italy and Thailand, and represents one of the highlights of the upcoming 2024/2025 Winter season, alongside the Rome Fiumicino – Dubai flight inaugurating on…

ITA Airways announced the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting operations on November 16 with five weekly...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/02/ita-airways-launches-new-direct-flight-rome-fiumicino-bangkok/

Brent Brunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of KVH Industries, discusses the future of connectivity in the shipping industry and advocates its role in attracting and retaining crew through the fostering of social bonds onboard.

What services and products does your company provide to the shipping industry?

We are an end-to-end integrated solution provider with an office in Greece and a long-established history of working in partnership with Greek fleets. Our multi-channel, multi-orbit...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/26/connectivity-in-shipping-is-vital-and-always-has-been/

During Posidonia 2024, Naftika Chronika had the opportunity to meet Inmarsat Maritime’s VP of Strategy and Business Development, Marco Cristoforo Camporeale. In an engaging interview, Mr Camporeale shed some light on Inmarsat’s future steps and initiatives, elaborating on how they will prove beneficial for the shipping industry.

1. What are Inmarsat’s plans regarding low-earth orbit satellites?

Inmarsat believes in the power of multi-dimensional networks to provide high-speed, low-latency...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/25/inmarsat-ensures-that-seafarers-are-always-connected-to-life-saving-services/

ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a Four-Star rating from Skytrax, acknowledging its exceptional quality in customer service. Skytrax, the UK-based international air transport research organization, awarded this recognition following a comprehensive evaluation by industry experts. This assessment considered over 1,200 indicators, including digital infrastructure, in-flight services, and…

ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, has...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/18/ita-airways-receives-four-star-rating-from-skytrax/