Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announced that Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed Chairman by its Board of Directors. Jason Liberty succeeds Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises S.A. who served in the role since January 2021. “On behalf of the […]

Singapore / Hamburg, 21 December 2023 – Wilhelmsen Ship Management (“Wilhelmsen”), a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship Management (“Zeaborn”). The acquisition is the consistent next milestone in the partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital […]

35% of lives saved last year globally at sea by Amver-participating ships were rescued by Greek ship crews’ efforts Numerous Greek shipping companies were commended for their active involvement in the AMVER program at the Greek AMVER Awards, held at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in December 15. This gathering of the Greek maritime community was […]

Are you ready to set the tone for a successful and vibrant year ahead while motivating your team? As we approach the dawn of 2024, the chance to craft a successful and vibrant professional environment awaits. At Extrovert, we firmly believe that the key to a prosperous new year isn’t just about strategic planning; it’s about […]

The heart of seamanship takes center stage at this year’s AMVER Awards Gala Dinner, a major tradition of our industry. Set to unfold on December 15, 2023, at Athens’ Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, the event is organized by the International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Piraeus, in collaboration with the United States Embassy […]

Athens, Greece, December 1, 2023. Over a hundred innovators gathered in Athens for the EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final this year. They showcased more than fifty deep-tech innovations in nine categories, and the expert Jury awarded 27 that can help Europe tackle some of the most pressing challenges. The EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final is the annual […]

CLIA meets with Greek Ministers, for the first time after the elections in June, to discuss how to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help to unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub Athens, 28 November 2023 – Representatives of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), members of the Government, and key […]

Company’s President & CEO Mr. Spyros Goumas addressed the challenge of using e-learning as a tool for sustainable development during a panel discussion on “Human Resources in Shipping – Technology & Challenges” SQLearn, the leading maritime training expert, presented its innovative services and emphasized the role of e-learning for shipping companies’ personnel in fostering sustainability […]

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ATHENS, 15th November 2023. Six months ago, more than 500 passionate teams from 25 countries, including the EU’s outermost regions, embarked on their journey with the EIT Jumpstarter 2023 programme. Now, after intensive 7-month-long training, 54 most diligent teams, comprising more than 100 innovators, are poised to present their pioneering solutions at the EIT Jumpstarter […]