Saturday, April 2, 2022
Martine Ackermann: Moving mountains
Founder and president of the Child CARE Monaco Association Martine Ackermann spends her weekends at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, one of the donation points for Ukrainian refugees…
Back from Ukraine with a plan for serious help
When IUM graduate student Matt Ciaccio went to Ukraine recently, it was little more than a fact-finding trip, he told NEWS.MC…
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/02/martine-ackermann-moving-mountains/
Following the AGM – Ordinary General Assembly and Elections on 23 March of the Chios Marine Club, earlier on tonight we have white smoke from the Club’s headquarters down town in Piraeus.
According to the results of the Appointments of 23/03/2022, the new Board of Directors...
Logistics specialist Kuumar Rajeeva says the knowledge imparted by the Blue MBA helps executives unlock the challenges of the post-globalisation era
Once seen as the unstoppable engine of prosperity, globalisation has been exposed as suffering fundamental flaws and needs a drastic re-evaluation.
Such is the view of supply chain specialist Kuumar Rajeeva as he supplements his extensive commercial experience by participating enthusiastically in the Class of 2023...
Designer David Birch creates a stir in the cosy world of teapots
By James Brewer
Behind the relaxation of many a comforting ‘cuppa’ is the stamp of an expert London designer. David Birch has spanned the world with sales of his classy designs for teapots and tableware.
The acclaimed British ceramicist has signed contracts with a succession of eastern nations for a flourishing manufacture of teapots and accessories. Such east-west links recall the ancient commerce which came to excited...
London’s vibrant regeneration: art installations and poetry by Sheila Malhotra
By James Brewer
Friday, January 28, 2022, was like a new dawn to Sheila Malhotra when she picked up a newspaper in London, with the headline ‘Millions return to public transport: 3.2m people used London buses.’
What heartening news it was for this dedicated artist, following month after weary month of pandemic restrictions!
Then she went back...
Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping
By Anny Zade
We have not experienced anything like this and never witnessed or heard anything to be as closely followed as the international mega-spread talk, gossip and social media communication, as the aftermath of our third international 100 Top Women in Shipping. It was more than touching to see how women reacted in uploading the results and making presentations individually or in groups in many regions all over Planet Ocean....
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/07/vital-statistics-for-the-2021-100-top-women-in-shipping/
Why telling today’s Sea Stories to the world is important
There is no better way to spread the word than by telling a good story and if that means helping people better understand the role of the modern seafarer to the extent that it could possibly improve the way they lead their lives, then so much the better.
That was one of the takeaways from the latest in The Nautical Institute’s library of excellent industry webinars. Stories that have now been published in a book entitled ‘Ship and Shore,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/23/why-telling-todays-sea-stories-to-the-world-is-important/
Govt. very happy with Blue Fund
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Government very happy with success of blue fund
One of the major planks of Monaco’s program of digital transition has been the fonds bleu, a scheme that enables a limited number of Monaco companies to benefit from state subsidies…
Well over the limit, she hit fence on Casino Square
Nowhere in Monaco is more well-policed than Casino Square, and yet it was here in the very centre of Monte-Carlo that a 35 year-old...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/23/govt-very-happy-with-blue-fund/
The BDI@1,711; pinch me… Geopolitical and Covid mess continues
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 208 points since yesterday, thanks to all Dry Indices surge. Ukraine a hidden mess and will be uncontrollable like Covid if a long term solution isn’t agreed. John Faraclas midweek recap:
The Capes’ BCI was up 301 points and now stands at 1,503…
The Panamaxes’ BPI gained 282 points and now reads 2,153…
Rich peakings for both the Supras and Handies; the BSI was up 177...
The 50 Inspiring Champions of the Blue MBA Class of 2023 – Meet Jacob Heinricy Jensen
Offshore wind industry is key energiser in drive for renewables, says Jacob Jensen, Cadeler A/S operations chief and Blue MBA participant
Jacob Heinricy Jensen is “extremely proud of taking an active part in the energy transition” which is centre stage in global efforts to tame climate change.
He is chief operations officer of Oslo-listed Cadeler A/S, a key supplier of marine installation and...