By Α.Α. Pallis and A.Α. Papachristou
Mediterranean cruise ports have gone a long way in measuring the perspectives of their users.
Our PortGraphic details a survey of 71 cruise ports in the Med and its adjoining seas, the second biggest cruise region of the world. The PortGraphic reveals that the measurement of users’ satisfaction has turn to a standard practice for most
New contracts with seaports across Greece have come to establish ICTS Hellas’ leading position in the maritime security market.
With the objectives of ensuring maximum security to port users Corfu Port Authority has chosen ICTS Hellas to be its security provider at both ISPS port facilities and the areas surrounding CPA’s other premises. ICTS will also deliver the security
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has renewed its certification programs. Designed to help travel agents take their business to the next level at every stage of their career, the new certification programs are part of CLIA’s Career Seascape, a one-stop professional development platform.
These enhancements feature updates to CLIA’s existing Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC), Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC) and Elite Cruise
Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the oil products tanker Sampurna Swarajya, is to receive the 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from a sinking fishing boat in tumultuous seas.
The IMO Council, meeting for its 116th session in London, endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that Captain Menon displayed great determination and courage in leading the difficult
The maritime sector, which includes shipping, ports and the people that operate them, can and should play a significant role helping Member States to create conditions for increased employment, prosperity and stability ashore through promoting trade by sea; enhancing the port and maritime sector as wealth creators both on land and, through developing a sustainable blue economy, at sea.
"Connecting Ships, Ports and
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday that his country should stop interfering and hyping up the South China Sea issue, as the dispute took center stage at a key regional summit in Mongolia.
China has refused to recognize Tuesday's ruling by an arbitration court in The Hague invalidating China's vast claims in the South China Sea and did not take part in the proceedings. It has reacted angrily
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is to build and operate a new cruise terminal at PortMiami, which will serve as a homeport for Royal Caribbean International ships.
To be constructed on land leased from Miami-Dade County, the 170,000 sqft terminal is expected to open in 2018 and will be able to accommodate Royal Caribbean’s 5,400-passenger Oasis-class ship.
Broadway Malyan will design the terminal, which has been
Posidonia 2016 has received overwhelming praise from exhibitors and visitors who unanimously agree that this year’s edition of the world’s most prestigious maritime event has also been the most distinguished in the show’s ve-decade long history.
Having set new records in terms of exhibitor oor space, size of conference programme and number of visitors, Posidonia 2016 also managed to impress shipping industry executives,
An Interview to the Xinhua News Agency with Chinese Ambassador Zou Xiaoli on China-Greece Relations at a Period of Strategic Opportunities
At the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang, Greek Prime Minister Tsipras is to visit China from July 2 to July 6. During the interview with Xinhua News Agency on Friday, 1st of July, Chinese Ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli said that the visit will be an important one against a profound
5 billion locks amid shipping woes
Authorities are hosting a big bash Sunday to inaugurate newly expanded locks that will double the Panama Canal’s capacity in a multibillion-dollar bet on a bright economic future despite tough times for international shipping.
Nearly two years late due to construction delays and labor strife, the $5.25 billion project formally launches with the transit of a 158-foot-wide (48.2 meters), 984-foot-long (300 meters), Chinese-owned
The Nigerian Navy announced Friday that it has arrested the owner and the charterer of the mother ship used in the attack on the tanker Maximus off Ivory Coast early this year.
The Maximus, a Saudi Arabian tanker, was hijacked on February 11 about 70 nm south of Abidjan. The Nigerian Navy tracked her movements, along with those of the pirate's vessel, the Dejikun, which was used as an offloading ship for stolen oil from the Maximus.
A Nigerian Navy
Posidonia 2016 has been successfully concluded on Friday, the 10thof June 2016. During this five days event, SetelHellaswelcomed more than 500 CEOs and Shipping Executives from the top Global Shipping companies. It was certainly a pleasant surprise to see also, that 25% of our attendees during the exhibition were newcomers.
It was our pleasure to hearing all of our visitors' thoughts in person, and we believe that every one of the attendees learned
Cost of shipping goods to Nigeria has increased rapidly due to rising pirates’ attacks on vessels and crew on Nigerian territorial waters.
The attacks in recent times and the increasing cases of kidnapping of crewmembers of ships coming into Nigeria have made Nigerian waters a war-risk zone for ships and ship owners. The associated risks have further surged the insurance premium on vessels and crewmembers by almost 60 percent,
Mr. Theodore Dritsas, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, demonstrated his genuine interest for this year's Posidonia 2016, the world’s most prestigious maritime exhibition by visiting all stands and discussing with exhibitors.
During his walk to the ambient halls and corridors of the venue and he visited SetelHellas' stand No 1.120, Hall 1. He had the opportunity to discuss with
By: SotiriosTheofanis and Maria Boile*
1. Introduction
Container Shipping has experienced during the last three years a situation that is more complex and, potentially, more severe than the 2008 crisis that affected badly liner shipping, among other shipping sectors. Unlike the fact that following the 2008 collapse the market recovered soon
(from the left to the right) Mr. Jan Fransen, Executive Director / Green Award Foundation, Mr. George Marinakis, Managing Director / SetelHellas, Capt. Dimitrios Mattheou, Chairman / Green Award Foundation
The handover of the Green Award board ceremony was conducted on Tuesday, the 07th of June, 2016 at SetelHellas’ stand, No 1.120, Hall 1 at Posidonia
In August 2013, the world's largest container ship called at the Port of Gdansk, Poland. At the time, it was a ship operated by the Maersk Line - Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller. The 18,270TEU vessel was the first of six twin container ships ordered by the operator at that time, then considered to be the largest in the world, the Port Authority said in a press release.
A year later, the size record was broken by China Shipping Container Lines, which put an impressive container ship, CSCL Globe,
Do not miss the opportunity to be present at the exclusive nomination ceremony of SetelHellas as a new Incentive Provider of Green Award Foundation.
The handover ceremony of the Green Award board will take place on Tuesday, the 7th of June, 2016 during Posidonia Exhibition at SetelHellas’ stand, No 1120, Hall 1 of the Metropolitan Expo Centrer.
On behalf of the Green Award Foundation, Captain Dimitris Mattheou, Chairman
