Obituaries

A World’s Citizen to always be loved and never to be forgotten

A World’s Citizen to always be loved and never to be forgotten

By a mother embracing the merit and mercy of a challenging world

London, 14 March 2022
“..we should be remembered for the things we do. The things we do are the most important things of all. They are more important than what we say or what we look like. The things we do outlast our mortality …” R.J. Palacio, Author

On a wonderful March 14th Day, a sweet and bright girl was born and she was meant to bring happiness, joy and new meaning...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/14/a-worlds-citizen-to-always-be-loved-and-never-to-be-forgotten/

35th anniversary of the Herald of Free Enterprise

FERRIES’ Union RMT today issued a statement on the 35th anniversary of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster which took the lives of 193 crew and passengers in waters off Zeebrugge on 6th March 1987

RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch

RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: 

“We pay tribute to the memory of the crew and passengers who died in the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster and extend our condolences to the community in Dover who were so badly affected by this avoidable tragedy. 

“This...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/06/35th-anniversary-of-the-herald-of-free-enterprise/

France: new lockdown unlikely; MC no new cases…

France: new lockdown unlikely; MC no new cases…

Good Morning Monaco – Monday, November 29, 2021

France unlikely to bring back lockdown
Government spokesman Gabriel Attal told the CNews TV channel on Sunday that France may escape a renewed lockdown this winter.

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday
After several consecutive days of very high new case numbers, no new cases of coronavirus were reported on Sunday, November 28.

UK tightens entry requirements
UPDATED Sunday, November 28, 12:23: Anyone...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/29/france-new-lockdown-unlikely-mc-no-new-cases/

IMF faces defining challenges, Climate crisis will bring global stagflation, and more

IMF faces defining challenges, Climate crisis will bring global stagflation, and more

THE WEEKEND REVIEW Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world

15-19 November 2021, Vol.12 Ed.46

Most-Read Commentary

IMF faces defining challenges: The International Monetary Fund saturates the airwaves with flashy work on climate and re-channelling special drawing rights. But defining challenges for its future and reputation will soon descend upon it. They have to do with how the Fund manages...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/20/imf-faces-defining-challenges-climate-crisis-will-bring-global-stagflation-and-more/

Remembering Hilmar Kopper, German banker who exemplified the 1990s

Remembering Hilmar Kopper, German banker who exemplified the 1990s

Friday 19 November 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.46.5

Obituary: Hilmar Kopper, a giant of European banking

By John Orchard and Clive Horwood

Hilmar Kopper epitomised a bygone era of European banking. The former head of Deutsche Bank, who died last week at the age of 86, was a gentleman banker to his core. He ran Deutsche in the 1990s, when it was the bank that all others watched and many feared. He saw his own tenure not as a means of wealth...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/19/remembering-hilmar-kopper-german-banker-who-exemplified-the-1990s/

One more coronavirus-related death…

One more coronavirus-related death… 

Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, August 12, 2021

One more coronavirus-related death

A 75 year-old Monaco resident who had tested positive for coronavirus has died, the Government announced on Wednesday.

Death of Gianluigi Gelmetti of OPMC

There has been an outpouring of affection for Italian and Monegasque conductor Gianluigi Gelmetti whose death was reported on Wednesday, August 11.

Monaco-flagged yacht wins Fastnet race

The daunting Fastnet Race off the UK and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/12/one-more-coronavirus-related-death/

French flock to vaccination centres…

French flock to vaccination centres…

Good Morning Monaco – Wednesday, July 14, 2021

French flock to vaccination centres in their legions

Following President Macron’s TV address on Monday night stipulating that access to cafes, bars and restaurants will be limited to those who have had two covid shots, there was a stampede to vaccination centres on Tuesday.

Death announced of Father Walter

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Quebec has announced the death of Father Walter Raymond, the much-loved...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/14/french-flock-to-vaccination-centres/

Kevin Tester

Kevin Tester

It is with deep sadness that we are announcing the passing of our friend and colleague, Kevin Tester. After a short battle with cancer, Kevin passed away peacefully last Friday morning, with his family by his side. 

Many of you will have known Kevin for many years through his editorial and consultancy work across the maritime industry. A fluent Japanese speaker, Kevin started his maritime career as a Public Relations Officer with the Japan External Trade Organisation in London,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/12/kevin-tester/

UK newspaper points finger at Monaco judiciary… plus more

UK newspaper points finger at Monaco judiciary… plus more

Monaco
Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, April 8, 2021

UK newspaper points finger at Monaco judiciary in whistleblower case

One of the world’s most respected newspapers, The Times, has singled out for criticism the judicial systems of Monaco and Croatia in a thorough examination of the plight of Jonathan Taylor…

Yacht transport ship likely to be saved, but cargo lost 

Attempts are being made to save the Dutch Eemslift Hendrika yacht...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/08/uk-newspaper-points-finger-at-monaco-judiciary-plus-more/

Hans Jungbluth: farewell to a charismatic and respected shipping pioneer

Container shipping pioneer, and a dear friend and colleague, Hans Jungbluth (pictured above), passed away following a fall on 29 March.
Born in 1933, Hans paved the way for today’s feeder shipping sector after he recognised, in the 1970s and 1980s, that deepsea container shipping lines required liner and ad hoc relay services to strengthen their networks.
Notwithstanding the regular links between the Hamburg-Le Havre range offered by Bugsier Line, for which …

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https://theloadstar.com/hans-jungbluth-farewell-to-a-charismatic-and-respected-shipping-pioneer/

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