“KALES THALASSES – SATURDAY SHIFT” and THE VOICE OF GREECE honored the International Women’s Day with a special 2-hour show dedicated to the place and contribution of women in shipping .
The show’s guests were:
The Gulf’s top 10 shipowners
An in-depth look at the leading players shaping the GCC’s maritime industry and newbuilding trends
Author: Rebecca Galanopoulos
Using VesselsValue data, we take a look at the fleet owned by nations within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), shining a spotlight on the top 10 newbuilding buyers in 2024, the most popular vessel types ordered, and the most prominent owners in the region.
Of the top owners within the GCC, taking into account both the live fleet and on...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/veson-nauticalthe-gulfs-top-10-shipowners/
Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains a sensitive product that requires constant vigilance and preparedness, regardless of the economic climate.
This critical message was conveyed to a large group of students from the hospitality sector at Leeds Beckett University, who were eager to learn from industry experts about the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/crisis-management-and-tourism/
This new class notation marks a significant advancement in maritime safety and passenger comfort.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced its first class notation for fin stabilisers.
For decades, fin stabilisers have been considered a ‘nice to have’ feature rather than an essential component of a ship. However, with the increasing demand for enhanced passenger experiences on modern cruise ships, fin stabilisers have become integral to providing a smooth and enjoyable journey. Located under the...
As a response to increased customer demand in the Baltic Sea South region, Stena Line will launch its two new E-Flexer vessels on the route between Karlskrona and Gdynia. The E-Flexers are modern, fuel-efficient ferries, and a vital part of Stena Lines strategy for expansion as well as the company’s aim to develop sustainable shipping.
Stena Line will launch two E-Flexer ferries on the route between Swedish Karlskrona and Polish Gdynia in 2022. The first E-flexer will commence...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/08/stena-line-deploys-e-flexers-on-karlskrona-gdynia-route/
In 2019 P&O Ferries ordered new “super ferries” for its flagship Dover to Calais services. Now, with P&O Ferries breaking from its social obligations by unlawfully terminating 800 seafarers and tearing up agreed safe working practices and safety standards, these ferries raise further concerns of increasing levels of fatigue on the short sea route.
The reported £220 million investment in new tonnage, to arrive in Dover in the Autumn of 2022, represents a significant opportunity to improve fuel...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/01/po-ferries-newbuilds-set-to-squeeze-standards-further/
Leading ro-ro and ropax operator Finnlines enhances its commitment to sustainable operations by equipping three vessels with Yara Marine’s shore power solution to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise in port.
31 March 2022 – Finnlines and Yara Marine Technologies have signed a contract to install Yara Marine’s shore power solution on board three vessels. The turnkey solution will...
The UK Government has today (Wednesday 30 March) announced a suite of new measures to protect seafarers, following P&O Ferries’ decision to summarily sack 800 workers earlier this...
Mick Lynch – RMT General Secretary said:
“Despite all the bluster, Grant Shapps has failed to grasp the opportunity to adequately stand up to the banditry behaviour of P&O.
“The Prime Minister repeatedly said to parliament that the Government would be taking legal action save British seafarers’ jobs but he has failed to keep his word.
“This continued lack of action and courage has meant a ferry company owned by the Dubai royal family has been able to break our laws and disrupt our ports and ruin...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/30/rmt-respond-to-shapps-po-statement/
“The ferry sector has faced huge challenges during the pandemic and we understand that P & O Ferries faced an incredibly difficult commercial situation. The Chamber does not condone how P &O Ferries dismissed 800 seafarers without consultation.
Following this afternoons announcement by the Secretary of State we are working closely with the Department for Transport, our members and other stakeholders to create a commercially viable UK model for our international ferry services. We must establish...