| In support of this year’s International Women’s Day, held annually on 8 March, the fifth edition of World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, Steering the Course, will reaffirm the federation’s commitment to creating new pathways at all levels of the sport for talented female sailors, coaches and officials. Two global festivals will be held in solidarity with the International Women’s Day theme of #AccelerateAction and elevating women and girls’ participation and achievement in... |
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‘We are Ukrainians. Three years of resilience’ – a tribute in London to a key alliance
By James Brewer
February 24, 2025, will long be remembered as a significant date in the chronicles of the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine – and in the history of the London Palladium. For an entire evening, the imposing theatre which since opening in 1910 has hosted hundreds of star entertainers, transformed itself into a cultural stronghold for the hard-pressed east European republic.
Under the title We Are Ukrainians....
Crisis Management and Tourism
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/
John Faraclas interviews Bureau Veritas’ Dr. John Kokarakis
For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the coming decade, in a very much changing Shipping Industry. We are very pleased he took his time and we come up with an excellent interview.
John Faraclas/allaboutshipping: What are the key strategic elements of BV’s technology in supporting both internal and...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/02/john-faraclas-interviews-bureau-veritas-dr-john-kokarakis/
Belgian shipowners reunite Ukrainian seafarers with their families
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association has opened a temporary shelter where Ukrainian seafarers can reunite with their families who are fleeing the war-torn country after it has been invaded by Russia.
Located in Hoboken, south of the city of Antwerp, the empty office building was offered for use thanks to the generosity of its owner. Through the help of Antwerp’s alderwomen Els Van Doesburg, lawyer Philippe Billiet, and numerous other volunteers, the RBSA was able to refit the property in...
Google praise Kallichoron Hotel for its commitment to Sustainability
We are excited to share with all of you all over Planet Ocean, that during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum, on the panel for the Tourism of Tomorrow, Matt Brittin, President of EMEA Business & Operations for Google in a discussion with Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Tourism, Hellenic Republic mentioned Kallichoron...
Falling Dry and Wet Markets; Collective Guilt for Ukraine and Covid
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 23 points since yesterday and now stands at 2,522; on a weekly basis same was down 61 since last week’ 2,605 losing the 2,600 points threshold. In search for Peace in Ukraine to avoid spill over and World War III, but this requires leaders and not morons to change the mindset. Same applies for Covid’s anathema, now entering its third year. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:
The Capes BCI was down 82 points to 1,887 and on a weekly basis minus 718...
Joe Hughes to stand down as CEO American Club – Dorothea Ioannou takes helm as first ever female CEO of Group P&I Club Manager
JOE HUGHES TO STAND DOWN AS CEO OF MANAGERS OF AMERICAN P&I CLUB FROM AUGUST 1, 2022
DOROTHEA IOANNOU TAKES HELM AS NEW CEO FROM THAT DATE
VINCE SOLARINO ALSO TO RELINQUISH COO ROLE FROM AUGUST 1, 2022
DAN TADROS TAKES OVER AS NEW COO AT THAT TIME
MS. IOANNOU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST-EVER FEMALE CEO OF GROUP P&I CLUB MANAGER
NEW YORK, MARCH 21, 2022: After 27 years’ service as Chief Executive Officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the Managers of the American...
IMO and WISTA International launch the Maritime SheEO Leadership Accelerator Programme 2022
IMO and WISTA International launch the Maritime SheEO Leadership Accelerator Programme 2022
March 8, 2022, London. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), in collaboration with the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) and Maritime SheEO, are delighted to announce the launch of the Maritime SheEO Leadership Accelerator Programme 2022.
The programme was launched on Tuesday March 8, 2022 during a live webinar focussing on “The Next Generation Of Women...