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With deep sadness we announce the passing of Takis

9 August 2019

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Takis

It is to our deep regret to learn that Takis the iconic man of arts and in particular of sculpture, coupled with physics and Cosmos begins his journey to Sea of Eternity.

The communique for the Takis Foundation reads:

“It is with deep sadness that the Takis Foundation announces the passing of the international sculptor Panagiotis Vassilakis, known as Takis.

A true pioneer, innovator and legend. He will be forever missed.

A prolific and visionary...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/09/with-deep-sadness-we-announce-the-passing-of-takis/

Obituary: OMFIF remembers Johan Witteveen

2 May 2019

Johannes ‘Johan’ Witteveen

Obituary: OMFIF remembers Johan Witteveen

Thursday 2 May 2019 Vol.10 Ed.18.4

Johannes ‘Johan’ Witteveen, former managing director of the International Monetary Fund, who has died in the Netherlands aged 97, is the subject of a special two-part tribute. Witteveen became honorary chairman of the OMFIF advisory council in 2016. This marked his last visit to London, when, aged 95, he gave a vigorous speech at the British Treasury to launch the OMFIF Press book When Britain...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/02/obituary-omfif-remembers-johan-witteveen/

Paying tribute to Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL

7 March 2019

Paying tribute to Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL

British Marine was saddened to hear that Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL, Founder of Sunseeker International, passed away in the early hours of this morning (7 March 2019) at the age of 75.

He was the man behind one of the industry’s most iconic brands who transformed what was a small boat dealer on the UK’s south coast, going by the name of Poole Power Boats in the late 1960s, into one of the largest boat brands in the world. It today employs 2,600 people...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/07/paying-tribute-to-robert-braithwaite-cbe-dl/

Unforgettable Mrs Niki Goulandris…

11 February 2019

Unforgettable Mrs Niki Goulandris, we thank you for everything you have contributed for the protection of the environment in our country.

With great sorrow we were informed of the passing away of Niki Goulandris. Τhe Museum of Natural History will remind us all, in the years to come, of her dedication to principles centred on planet Earth and its protection.

The relationship between Niki Goulandris and HELMEPA was the mutual appreciation which was born when George P. Livanos conceived the idea...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/11/unforgettable-mrs-niki-goulandris/

Midweek blues with the BDI@721…

30 January 2019

John Faraclas

The entire Market – both Dry and Wet was down today and I guess you must be very affluent this time to avoid even more losses… Let’s see how many can sail through… Geopolitics in total mess affecting the entire shipping industy. John Faraclas’ midweek note:

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 76 points earlier on today with the Capes’ losses nearly double since yesterday…

The Capes’ BCI was down 213 points and now stand at 1,295. It might be the Brazilian dam damn saga but that’s a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/30/midweek-blues-with-the-bdi721/

Remembering Reggie Dale, Banks prepared for ‘guillotine Brexit’, Islamic finance podcast

21 September 2018

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, 1940-2018

Obituary: Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, 1940-2018

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, OMFIF advisers network member, who died on 18 September, was a much-admired commentator on European politics and economics with a matchless catalogue of contacts in Brussels. He spent many years with the Financial Times, reporting on Britain’s negotiations to join the European Economic Community, and latterly served as the newspaper’s US editor before joining the International Herald Tribune and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/21/remembering-reggie-dale-banks-prepared-for-guillotine-brexit-islamic-finance-podcast/

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