Afghaniscam
by John Faraclas
My first “encounter” with Afghanistan took place during my first year in Anargyrios and Corgialenios College of Spetses in 1964 – 1965 during a speech delivered at the English Club by one of our English teachers, Mr. R. Thompson. It left me with many questions and prompted me to study this country given also the success there by Alexander The Great who occupied that region / country in 17 and a half days and nights following relentless attacks…
A very much...
Free tests continue…
Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Free coronavirus tests continue
Despite an announcement in mid-July that PCR coronavirus tests will no longer be offered free of charge from August 15, Monegasques and residents can continue to avail themselves of this service…
After Afghan rout, Macron makes noises
In an appeal that seems as certain to fall on deaf ears as a US appeal for the Taliban to be tolerant,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/17/free-tests-continue/
29 new coronavirus cases…
Good Morning Monaco – Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Twenty-nine positive tests for coronavirus
Twenty-nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, August 10. Eighteen residents were declared fully-recovered.
MonacoUSA looks for members to join NY team
MonacoUSA board member Merrily Lustig-Tornatore and her husband Rémy have already signed up for the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series in New York, an event that commemorates the 20th anniversary of...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/11/29-new-coronavirus-cases/
Monaco mobilises for Moneyval inspection…
Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Monaco mobilises for Moneyval inspection
The Principality could find itself on the so-called grey list of countries that do not fully cooperate with other states in the fight against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Co-founding Netflix exec invests into UseCrypt
Co-founding senior executive of Netflix and president of MoviePass and Redbox, Mitch Lowe has joined UseCrypt, investing 3.5 million...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/10/monaco-mobilises-for-moneyval-inspection/
DEFEA 2021 Post Show Report
| DEFEA 2021 POST-SHOW REPORT |
| Earning international praise from high-level visitors and exhibitors, the first edition of DEFEA was carried out in complete success. The Post-Show Report of DEFEA 2021 is now available to download. Defea 2021 was globally the first post-covid defence exhibition. It took place in total compliance with all safety measures and health protocols, creating through excellent organisation and planning a safe enviroment for networking... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/30/defea-2021-post-show-report/
ReCAAP ISC Half-Yearly Report 2021 Media Briefing
16 July 2021
Thirty-seven Incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia reported to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre from January to June 2021
1. A total of 37 incidents of armed robbery against ships (comprising 35 actual incidents and two attempted incidents) were reported in Asia during January-June 2021.
This accounts for a 35% decrease, compared to a total of 57 incidents (comprising 56 actual incidents and one attempted incident) reported...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/16/recaap-isc-half-yearly-report-2021-media-briefing/
Maritime Safety Week 2021
The Department for Transport is delighted to announce that the annual Maritime Safety Week is taking place from 5 to 9 July 2021.
This year’s Maritime Safety Week will be an opportunity for all key organisations – including HM Coastguard, charities and port authorities – to share best safety practices and knowledge, and challenge each other to enhance their already rigorous standards.
To mark the beginning of the fourth annual Maritime Safety Week, Maritime Minister...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/05/maritime-safety-week-2021/
Capes’ hiccups an issue or a tempo situ for the BDI? Wets fall further. Geopolitics and Covid will bother us for the foreseeable future…
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was down 35 points since yesterday losing the 3,400 points threshold, thanks to a massive fall by the Capes… Wets a big issue… Mind the Geopolitical issues and Covid’s Delta strain. John Faraclas’ midweek brief recap:
The BDI at 3,383 is still more than safe – anything above 2,000 points is profit!
The volatile Capes did...
Volatility knocks again with a positive Dry market but also an enigmatic Wet. Geopolitical tensions and spreading Coronavirus… the name of the game…
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 28 points since yesterday and now stands at 3,147… Wets remain an enigma. On Geopolitics we are witnessing tensions everywhere. Delta, one of Covid-19 strains “thrives” and we MUST control same asap. John Faraclas’ brief midweek recap:
The Capes’ BCI regain the lost 3,800 points threshold and now reads...
Panama signs the Gulf of Guinea Declaration
PANAMA-June 16, 2021- Panama has signed the Declaration of the Gulf of Guinea, a document calling for further action, through a wide range of collective efforts, to urgently put an end to piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and provide security for its seafarers.
The Declaration was drafted in response to growing concerns about attacks in the region. It has been signed by maritime industry organizations, including flag state administrations, shipowners,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/16/panama-signs-the-gulf-of-guinea-declaration/