John Faraclas—shipping analyst, former professor of maritime studies, member of the Chios Marine Club, author, and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk—joins “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
He reflects on his native Chios and the celebration of Saint Markella, the island’s patron saint, whose feast day falls on 22 July.
The conversation also examines the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following the U.S.–Iran conflict, as well as the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war and its impact on the Black Sea and global shipping.
Faraclas discusses the challenges facing the maritime industry, stressing that the safety of seafarers must always come first. He also analyzes the continuing rise in global prices and its likely impact on international markets.