Gary Howard interviews Elpi Petraki, operations, chartering and business development manager for ENEA Management, president of WISTA Hellas and second vice president at Hellenic Short Sea Shipping Association.

Shipping is on a digital transformation voyage, much like it is for decarbonisation, and the industry still has long way to go in adopting new technologies.

The digitalisation and adoption of electronic procedures is among the top priorities for Greece’s Ministry of Shipping and its marine education system should be enhanced to embrace the challenges of new technology.

The switch to alternative fuels brings with it new risks in terms of fire safety onboard ship.

The new report into low carbon shipping by classification society ABS focuses on two value chains – hydrogen and carbon.

Sanctions do not work, according to leading Greek shipowners who are concerned about moves to step up trade measures against Russia.

Oman shipyard Asyad Dry Dock is expanding its capacity by 20% with a new floating dock as its current facilities are fully utilised.