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American Club sails on steadily without need of premium rises
Joe Hughes opens the Trinity House presentation. Steady as she goes – this was the main message from Joe Hughes, chairman and chief executive for Shipowners Claims Bureau, managers for the American...
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New appointments to Baltic Exchange Council
The Baltic Exchange The Baltic Exchange is pleased to announce three new appointments to the Baltic Exchange Council (BEC), the governing body which oversees the Baltic’s strategy for membership...
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Punjab beckons anew a rich mix of visitors
Alka Kapoor, a leading promoter of Punjab tourism. Punjab beckons anew a rich mix of visitors By James Brewer Alexander the Great took his conquering armies as far as what is now Punjab, in an...
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Falling BDI@1,169: not yet a disaster…
John Faraclas. Picture credits George Christakis The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost nearly 100 points on a weekly basis and now stands at 1,169; Geopolitics in jeopardy… John Faraclas’ daily and weekly...
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Blue MBA participant from AP Møller Maersk nominated for the ‘AMBA Business...
Irene Rosberg Helping to create a more sustainable future for the maritime industry is at the core of the CBS Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (known informally as the Blue MBA), and we are...
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IMB piracy report 2018: attacks multiply in the Gulf of Guinea
Captain P. Mukundan London and Kuala Lumpur, 16 January 2019 – Piracy increased on the world’s seas in 2018, with a marked rise in attacks against ships and crews around West Africa, the International...
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New IUA appointment to review central processing services
Peter Sammons The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has appointed a consultant to help its member companies make the most of their use of central London Market processing services. A review...
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London Yacht Show
.. Thursday, 17 January 2018 (London, UK) – The London On Water Boat Show has been renamed, rebranded and relaunched as London Yacht Show and will take place on-water at St Katharine Docks this May 8 –...
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Royal Academy’s new show: Bill Viola/Michelangelo: Life, Death, Rebirth
Double billing at new Royal Academy exhibition. Royal Academy’s new show: Bill Viola/Michelangelo: Life, Death, Rebirth By James Brewer In what might strike some people as an odd pairing, the Royal...
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The BDI@982: a disaster waiting to happen
John Faraclas – picture credits Kenny Hickey The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell below the 1,000 points psychological threshold; an expected fall and now reads 982 – minus 54 points. Geopolitics continue...
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Roots & Rifts at Shoreditch’s Espacio Gallery
Marta Boros. Roots & Rifts at Shoreditch’s Espacio Gallery By James Brewer Polish-born painter Marta Boros continues her autobiographical journey with a new work at the latest group exhibition at...
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Naval ambition and rustic harmony: the art of members of Kiev Union of Artists
Naval cadet. Oil painting by Grigori Minski. Naval ambition and rustic harmony: the art of members of Kiev Union of Artists By James Brewer Posing a little nervously, the cadet stands solitary and...
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The Truth: the BDI@797
John Faraclas “ ‘Tis strange- but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction !” Lord Byron was absolutely right… So here we go with yet another Market total fall; The BDI lost 55 points...
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The BDI@668; come hell or high water…
John Faraclas The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost another 53 points today as well as the 700 points threshold; the Wets suffered too in a red day for all. Geopolitics as always enigmatic and perplexed and...
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Capt. Prashant Widge of A.P. Moller – Maersk and the Blue MBA acclaimed in...
l to r: Sean Molony, Dr Malcolm Willingale, John Faraclas, Captain Prashant Widge, Irene Rosberg and Dr Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard Capt. Prashant Widge of A.P. Moller – Maersk and the Blue MBA acclaimed...
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New integrated service sets a higher standard behind the quality of Chiquita...
… London, England – February 11th, 2019 – Chiquita Brands International, the world’s leading banana company, has implemented a new, dedicated and integrated container service that sets an even higher...
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The BDI@608: Revival?
John Faraclas For a second day the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) saw a light improvement since yesterday despite the continue fall of the Capes. Developments in Geopolitics must be watched as they might...
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CGS at London Glassblowing Gallery INSPIRED
Lisa Pettibone CGS at London Glassblowing Gallery INSPIRED 31st May – 15th June 2019 London Glass Blowing Gallery are hosting an exhibition by CGS members with a challenging theme. London Glass Blowing...
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Royal Academy unveils outstanding show The Renaissance Nude
The Three Graces. By Raphael. Royal Academy unveils outstanding show The Renaissance Nude by James Brewer Consider this cool, clear image of feminine beauty – lightly sketched and off-centre. Drawn...
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News from London International Shipping Week 2019
.. British Marine celebrates 7th year of consecutive growth in British boating sector British Marine, the trade association leading the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry — and...
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