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Ukraine casts long shadow over Ocean Week

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Attack on Ukraine casts long shadow over Ocean Week
John Kerry, US President Joe Biden’s special envoy on climate change, was at the Oceanographic Museum on Monday for the first day of Monaco Ocean Week… 

One hundred ships blocked in Ukraine’s ports
Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of $6 billion as the blockade of its ports by Russian forces prevents it from selling millions of tonnes of wheat and corn…

Every Kind of People hits the spot Another...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/22/ukraine-casts-long-shadow-over-ocean-week/

IACS Council Withdraws Russian Register’s Membership of IACS

IACS Council Withdraws Russian Register’s Membership of IACS

Following the recent, tragic developments in Ukraine and resulting actions taken by governments and other entities worldwide including, in particular, sanctions in the UK where IACS is domiciled, IACS Council has been continuously reviewing the developing sanctions landscape to ensure it complies fully with all legal requirements.  As part of that ongoing evaluation, and following the receipt of external legal advice, IACS Council...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/11/iacs-council-withdraws-russian-registers-membership-of-iacs/

ESPO expresses its solidarity with the Ukrainian port community

ESPO expresses its solidarity with the Ukrainian port community

02 March 2022

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) wishes to express its solidarity with the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority (USPA), which unites all Ukrainian ports under one administration. The Ukrainian Sea Port Authority joined ESPO as observer member in 2018. ESPO is deeply concerned about the well-being of USPA’s employees and the whole Ukrainian port community. The thoughts of Europe’s ports are with them and their...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/02/espo-expresses-its-solidarity-with-the-ukrainian-port-community/

The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the Panama Ship Registry, published on February 24, 2022, the Merchant Marine Notice MMN 03/2022, which emphasizes that its ships must maintain maximum vigilance and increase security conditions on board, to protect both the seafarers on board and the ship, when they are sailing in Ukrainian and Russian...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/28/the-panama-ship-registry-issues-recommendations-for-its-vessels-sailing-in-the-waters-of-ukraine-and-russia-in-the-black-sea-and-the-sea-of-azov/

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 57 points as well as the 2,200 threshold and now stands at 2,187.Unexpected rise in Dirties with the BDTI up 179 points at 904. Hype and theatre of the absurd in Ukraine with Russian Forces smashing local defences in all fronts; a big surprise or a copy of the Afghan Army’s collapse? Something more than dubious happened. The Covid-19...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/the-bdi-falls-dirties-unexpected-rise-despicable-mess-and-hype-by-all-on-ukraine-whilst-covid-still-around/

Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act

John Butler, President & CEO of the WSC.

Washington, February 4 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the Senate has now introduced its own bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to amend the Shipping Act.  

“Ocean carriers continue to work with all members of the supply chain, the Federal Maritime Commission, the administration, and their customers to identify and implement...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/04/statement-john-butler-president-ceo-of-the-world-shipping-council-on-the-senate-ocean-shipping-reform-act/

ANEK’s Festive Season Extravaganza

ANEK’s Festive Season Extravaganza  

The “Olympic Champion” stern-berthing in Ancona

by John Faraclas and Anny Zade

We all dearly want to see things from the bright side of life, particularly during this era of Covid which prohibits lots of things; one must create good, safe vibrations and think positively if we are to get ahead…

As you all know from previous coverage, over the last ten years we opted in criss-crossing Planet Ocean by any means of transport and particularly Europe in early Spring...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/20/aneks-festive-season-extravaganza/

UK Ports: Speakers from Peel Ports, Bristol Port, Portsmouth Port and more!

UK Ports: Speakers from Peel Ports, Bristol Port, Portsmouth Port and more!

Returning in May as an in-person event, the UK Ports Conference, is where you will be provided with a complete update on the ports sector and learn about the opportunities for port growth and development.
REGISTER HERE
UK Ports 2022 will explore the opportunities for port development, including how to make infrastructure more sustainable and integrate new technologies to improve the efficiency of port...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/12/uk-ports-speakers-from-peel-ports-bristol-port-portsmouth-port-and-more/

Indonesian coal ban implemented

Indonesian coal ban implemented

On 31st December 2021, the Indonesian government announced a ban on coal exports for the month of January, to allow supplies at domestic power plants to be replenished after dropping to critically low levels.

The ban was met with significant opposition from mining groups and importers, with Japan’s embassy in Jakarta calling for a prompt resumption of exports. While Indonesian authorities were due to review the sudden operation this week, the ban on coal exports is...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/07/indonesian-coal-ban-implemented/

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