UK adds France to quarantine (updated); Again, 3 more cases in Monaco; plus more
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Friday, August 14, 2020
UPDATED Friday, August 14 01:11: Travellers from France will have to quarantine for 14 days after arriving in England, the UK government said late on Thursday evening.
Three more coronavirus cases were reported by the Monegasque health authorities on Thursday evening…
“Nissos Samos” and “Blue Star Mykonos” ferries give honorary salutation at Aghia Paraskevi church of Chios (Video Drone)
Like every year, today we celebrate the Day of Saint Paraskevi, the Saint of the Eyes …and beating up Coronavirus – given the circumstances as you will see in the respective drone video.
A very touching moment earlier on tonight just off the Greek Island of Chios in the North Eastern Aegean Sea, where the liturgy and celebrations were honoured by Blue Star’s ferry/passenger...
HRH the Princess Royal
London, November 14, 2019: International seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers, today announced that its President, HRH The Princess Royal, will be attending and reading a lesson at the annual ‘Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols’.
A highlight of the Christmas season for the shipping industry, this year’s carol service will take place on 3 December from 14:15 to 17:30 at the Church...
Latest News from Human Rights at Sea: Working Together. The Headline of the 11th ICMA World Conference
Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Reporting from the city of Kaohsiung, Human Rights at Sea attends the 11th International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) world conference as a guest civil society NGO...
Deacon Paul Rosenblum
Port chaplain shocked at kidnapping of seafarers
A Stella Maris port chaplain has spoken of meeting the crew of the cargo ship that was attacked near the port of Douala with eight crew kidnapped.
According to media reports on August 15, west African pirates, attacked the MarMalaita in the dead of night near the port of Douala, Cameroon.
“It’s shocking to hear that the crew of the MarMalaita are still being held captive after the ship had been attacked.’ said Deacon John...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/22/port-chaplain-shocked-at-kidnapping-of-seafarers/
John Green
Seafarers’ charity raises concern for crew as second tanker seized in the Gulf
Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), is calling for seafarers rights to be respected as a second tanker has been seized.
Iranian state TV reported that their forces had seized a second oil tanker in the Gulf that they alleged was smuggling fuel. The seven crew onboard have been detained.
John Green, Director of Development for the charity said ‘We are hugely concerned for the...
The full moon above the Temple of Posidon at Cape Sounion
Join in the festivities of the August 15 holiday in Attica, under the majestic full moon!
The greatest religious holiday of the summer and the most enchanting full moon of the year in a magical combination! This August in Attica we visit beautiful destinations with unique traditions and customs, and join in fascinating cultural events under the majestic August full moon.
“Dekapentavgoustos” in a reverent and festive atmosphere
The 15th of...
The “Nissos Samos” gives honorary salutation at Agia Paraskevi church, Chios, Greece (Video Drone)
The “Nissos Samos” a Ro-Ro/Passenger vessel gives an honorary salutation at Agia Paraskevi church on the day of its celebration, at Chios island, Eastern Aegean, Greece.
Viewers can see the full event...
The BDI@1,082; Supras “spoil” the broth…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended up 16 points earlier on today following the long weekend due to the spring Holiday as well as due to end of the European Union’s election process. Now if we have so far stressed the perplexed and enigmatic geopolitics affecting not only the markets but our lives, do take cover from what is next to come. And remember: news is what they DON’T tell us. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:
The Capes’ BCI was up 40...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/28/the-bdi1082-supras-spoil-the-broth/
The crew of the ship B Gas Maud with AoS port chaplain Peter Barrigan and AoS ship visitors Hugh and Mary Ward.
Seafarers’ charity supports Sri Lankan seafarers following bombingsSeafarers’ charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) extended a hand of friendship and support to seafarers from Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday bombings in the country.
On North Tees, in the Northeast of England, AoS Port Chaplain Peter Barrigan and Ship Visitors Hugh and Mary Ward held a service on board the...