Cyprus.
Island Oil Group Highlights People, Governance and Sustainability Progress in 2025 ESG Report
Island Oil Group has released its 2025 ESG Report, presenting the Group’s latest progress across environmental, social and governance priorities and outlining the steps taken to further integrate…
CSN Summer Holidays: 12 to 21 August 2026
Dear CSN Readers, Please note that the CSN office will be dropping anchor for a short summer break between the 12th and 21st of August 2026. During this period, our daily news updates will be paused…
Exclusive CSN Interview: Kratinos Socratous on the Evolution of Capo Bay Hotel and the destination’s branding as ‘Protaras Riviera’
Welcome to a special feature on Cyprus Shipping News. While our daily focus remains on the maritime and shipping sectors, the broader economic resilience of our island is closely tied to the…
Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers
MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company's four-ship alternative-fuel newbuilding programme Lemissoler Navigation has celebrated the naming of MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem…
Greece.
Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered…
Diana Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers announce mutual agreement to terminate vessel sale and purchase agreement
Diana's Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genco Remains on the Table Termination of Agreement Has No Impact on Diana’s $1.411 Billion in Committed Financing Nearly Eight Weeks Have Passed…
A new investment in state-of-the-art equipment to enhance productivity and improve service quality at the Thessaloniki port
Eight new hybrid Straddle Carriers, as part of the new growth phase of the Port of Thessaloniki, upgrade its service levels, storage capacity and energy efficiency. ThPA S.A. has received and is…
Diana Shipping announced Time Charter Contract agreements
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered…
World.
60 days of a broken US-Iran MoU: the market stopped waiting for Hormuz
The 60-day window under the Islamabad MoU lapsed on 17 August with no deal, no extension, and no talks under way. Kpler data shows the truce cleared the war's stranded backlog in 3 weeks and moved…
Crude markets underpricing an impending supply tightness
For a brief window in mid-July, global crude markets looked well-supplied. After the US-Iran MoU was signed on June 17th, Hormuz transits picked up,…
Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortages
Russia has received at least one cargo of gasoline from India as the country works to address domestic fuel shortages following Ukrainian drone…
Technologies driving the maritime transformation: SMM 2026 showcases innovations moving into real-world application
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At SMM 2026, companies from around the world will showcase technologies that are…
Britannia P&I unveils new website, enhancing user experience and access to maritime knowledge
The Britannia Group is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, delivering a cleaner, faster digital experience with…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global grain shipments fall 8% as attacks in the Black Sea escalat "Over the last five weeks (week…
Bunker Holding appoints new CFO with strong risk management expertise
Jacob Nørgaard is appointed CFO of Bunker Holding, the world’s largest supplier of marine fuels to…
Oslo Ocean Days thought Leader article Jan Ole Huseby, DNB
Bringing the industry together to navigate a new ocean business reality How can the industry…
Danish Shipping published Rising piracy risk off Somalia
The number of piracy-related incidents off Somalia is at its highest level in ten years. The…
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang to…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container terminals PC14-17 on…
60 days of a broken US-Iran MoU: the market stopped waiting for Hormuz
The 60-day window under the Islamabad MoU lapsed on 17 August with no deal, no extension, and no talks under way. Kpler data shows the truce cleared the war's stranded backlog in 3 weeks and moved…
Crude markets underpricing an impending supply tightness
For a brief window in mid-July, global crude markets looked well-supplied. After the US-Iran MoU…
Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortages
Russia has received at least one cargo of gasoline from India as the country works to address…
Technologies driving the maritime transformation: SMM 2026 showcases innovations moving into real-world application
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At SMM 2026, companies from around…
Britannia P&I unveils new website, enhancing user experience and access to maritime knowledge
The Britannia Group is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, delivering a…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global grain shipments fall 8% as attacks in the Black Sea escalat "Over the last five weeks (week…
Bunker Holding appoints new CFO with strong risk management expertise
Jacob Nørgaard is appointed CFO of Bunker Holding, the world’s largest supplier of marine fuels to…
Oslo Ocean Days thought Leader article Jan Ole Huseby, DNB
Bringing the industry together to navigate a new ocean business reality How can the industry…
Danish Shipping published Rising piracy risk off Somalia
The number of piracy-related incidents off Somalia is at its highest level in ten years. The…
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang to…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container terminals PC14-17 on…
Dive into the world of shipping with CSN Events! We are dedicated to the maritime industry, offering unique opportunities for networking, staying informed, and exchanging views on the latest developments and innovations in the field. Join us and become part of the community shaping the future of shipping.
Dive into the world of shipping with CSN Events! We are dedicated to the maritime industry, offering unique opportunities for networking, staying informed, and exchanging views on the latest developments and innovations in the field. Join us and become part of the community shaping the future of shipping.
Upcoming Events
2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference
22 Sept 2026
5th CSN Greece ICT Conference
19 Nov 2026
Technical.
MacGregor advances direct ship-to-well LCO₂ transfer, built on 50 years of proven bow-loading technology
New Bow Transfer System enables flexible, direct connection between LCO₂ carriers and offshore injection sites, removing the need for costly onshore buffer and conditioning facilities MacGregor has developed a new Liquid Carbon Dioxide Bow Transfer System to enable safe, reliable ship-to-well and ship-to-rig transfer of LCO₂ across a wide range of operating conditions. The system connects…
EcoStone Solutions launches manufacturer-independent service for shipboard environmental systems
Genoa-based company combines independent, mixed OEM aftersales support with access to Bluestone Group’s global engineering and turnkey retrofit…
MacGregor to supply proven 165-tonne AHC crane for Ulstein SX121 newbuild
MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-tonne active heave compensated crane for a newbuild Ulstein SX121 vessel ordered by Jan De Nul and under construction at China Merchants Heavy…
Design choices ‘make or break’ subsea pipeline integrity, finds LR study for Havtil
Early-stage design and qualification decisions play a critical role in determining the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines, new regulator-backed research finds. Early design decisions and robust…
Foundation stone laid for Hiab’s Raisio production facility expansion, EUR 19 million investment moves forward
On 19 August, a major milestone was reached in the expansion of Hiab’s MULTILIFT production facility in Raisio, as the foundation stone was laid for the EUR 19 million investment announced in May…
HD Hyundai launches Peru Navy Ship
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it recently held a launch ceremony for the ‘Chimbote,’ the first of the Peruvian Navy’s new landing support ships, at the SIMA shipyard in Peru. The launch…
MacGregor advances direct ship-to-well LCO₂ transfer, built on 50 years of proven bow-loading technology
New Bow Transfer System enables flexible, direct connection between LCO₂ carriers and offshore injection sites, removing the need for costly onshore buffer and conditioning facilities MacGregor has…
EcoStone Solutions launches manufacturer-independent service for shipboard environmental systems
Genoa-based company combines independent, mixed OEM aftersales support with access to Bluestone Group’s global engineering and turnkey retrofit capability EcoStone Solutions has launched as a new…
Lehmann Marine Powers Germany’s next-gen research vessel for the German Aerospace Center DLR
Lehmann Marine, a Sunlight Group company and specialist in maritime energy storage, has secured…
MacGregor to supply proven 165-tonne AHC crane for Ulstein SX121 newbuild
MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-tonne active heave compensated crane for a…
Design choices ‘make or break’ subsea pipeline integrity, finds LR study for Havtil
Early-stage design and qualification decisions play a critical role in determining the long-term…
Foundation stone laid for Hiab’s Raisio production facility expansion, EUR 19 million investment moves forward
On 19 August, a major milestone was reached in the expansion of Hiab’s MULTILIFT production…
Digitalisation.
Slingshot Portal User Base grows more than 400% as Slingshot expands AI-Powered Space operations capabilities
Portal surpasses 630 users as Slingshot introduces AI-driven collision avoidance, high-fidelity tracking and advances on-demand intelligence. Slingshot Aerospace, the leader in Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA), today announced that Slingshot Portal has surpassed 400% growth since its April launch. Slingshot also previewed new capabilities coming to Portal, including AI-driven…
York Space Systems selected for U.S. Space Force NITE-STAR contract to support National Space Test and Training Complex
One of eight new contract wins in 2026 extends York's expansion into adjacent markets York Space Systems has been selected by the U.S. Space Force…
Sypris wins award for High-Volume LEO Satellite Program
Scaled Production for Commercial and Government Space Missions Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/GM: SYPR), announced today that it has received an award from a…
CesiumAstro acquires Jariet Technologies to advance Vertically Integrated Communications and ISR from Silicon to Missions
CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced space communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, has announced the acquisition of Jariet Technologies, a leading…
OneOcean appoints Dr Claus Reimers as Chief Product & Technology Officer
OneOcean, Lloyd's Register's maritime digital solutions business, has appointed Dr Claus Reimers as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead its product and technology strategy and…
TGS selects Speedcast to power fleet’s digital operations with high-speed, all-LEO satellite connectivity
Operator of specialist seismic streaming vessels signs multi-year contract for ultra-high bandwidth, low-latency data services across globally dispersed vessels Speedcast, a global communications and…
Energy.
The global diesel crunch: Russia’s refinery crisis meets Middle East turmoil
The global refined products market is being squeezed by two major disruptions occurring simultaneously. In the Middle East, the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have tightened crude feedstock availability, putting pressure on refinery operations worldwide. At the same time, sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and export…
Azane lands Equinor contract to supply ammonia fuel for ships
Azane Fuel Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Equinor Energy AS for the supply of ammonia and the execution of truck-to-ship ammonia…
Equinor and ORLEN strengthen energy partnership with crude oil agreement
Equinor has signed an agreement with Poland’s ORLEN for the sale of crude oil from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian continental shelf. The agreement will run for three years from the…
Baseload Capital sharpens focus for its next phase
Baseload Capital is entering its next phase, sharpening its focus on local markets and moving towards a leaner, more capital-efficient operating model. As part of this transition, Erik Brandberg has…
Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance sign MoU to advance emissions compliance and fleet decarbonisation
The Clean Shipping Alliance and the Marine Fuels Alliance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the shipping industry and bunker suppliers in meeting regulatory requirements on…
France faces major resilience test as nuclear output rises and renewables scale up, says GlobalData
France is solidifying its reliance on nuclear power generation and accelerating energy storage deployment to bolster grid stability, while scaling up interconnections with neighbors. As variable…
Yachts & Cruises.
MSC World Asia offer ultimate wellness escape at sea with a new comprehensive spa and beauty experiences
MSC Cruises unveils one of its most comprehensive spa and wellness offering to date aboard MSC World Asia Guests can experience everything from holistic thermal rituals to advanced wellness…
From a small ferry to a cruise ship
Everything starts small, and that was also the case in Ditzum 100 years ago. On 15 August 1926, MEYER WERFT delivered a ferry for the route between Ditzum and Petkum. The ferry, measuring 24 metres…
First Look Disney Believe Grand Hall and more
Claire Weiss, Portfolio Executive Creative Director, took to the D23 stage to spotlight new details about the Disney Believe during the event’s highly anticipated Horizons: D23 Disney Experiences…
Fred Olsen becomes first cruise line to sign Seafarer Pledge as part of continued commitment to crew welfare
Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s Seafarer Pledge, reinforcing its long-standing focus on crew wellbeing, career development and the future of…
Events.
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg – 22 September 2026
“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability” REGISTER HERE Date: 22 September 2026 Time: 09:00-15:00 Venue: Hotel Hafen Hamburg - Elbkuppel The 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference, titled “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability”, will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg - Elbkuppel in…
World Maritime Forum brings key fleet decisions together in Copenhagen
The two-day maritime conference will be held at Copenhagen’s AC Bella Sky Convention Center on 23-24 February 2027. World Maritime Forum 2027 is set…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – “The Regulatory Shield – RightShip’s RISQ & Crew Welfare Self-Assessment” by Martina Meinders, Managing Director – Marin Shipmanagement – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - "The Regulatory Shield – RightShip’s RISQ & Crew Welfare Self-Assessment" by Martina Meinders, Managing Director - Marin Shipmanagement …
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – “The Cost of Health & P&I Crew Claims” by Foteini Sifoniou, Crew Manager – Swiss Marine Inc. – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - "The Cost of Health & P&I Crew Claims" by Foteini Sifoniou, Crew Manager - Swiss Marine Inc. Foteini Sifoniou Crew Manager -…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Panel discussion: “Mental Health, Crew Welfare, and Wellbeing” – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Panel discussion: Mental Health, Crew Welfare, and Wellbeing Moderator: Iro Gidakou, Fleet Operations Manager, Maran Gas Panellists: – Capt. Vassilios…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Closing remarks from the chairman of the conference, Charity ceremony and Thank you from the organisers – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Closing remarks from the chairman of the conference by Marko Saul, Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder - Crewpoint Travel Charity Ceremony Stella…
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