Cyprus.
Cyprus and Bahrain forge stronger maritime ties with Landmark Shipping MoU
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, is currently undertaking a strategic state visit to Bahrain to solidify maritime relations between the two nations. The visit, taking place from…
Cyprus Maritime Innovation takes Centre Stage at SMM Hamburg 2026
Underscoring its expanding role as a premier international hub for cutting-edge maritime technology and sustainable shipping, the Republic of Cyprus hosted the dedicated Cyprus Maritime Innovation…
Inside the Legal Mind of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber: An interview with Sophoclis Constantinou
Welcome to another exclusive feature on Cyprus Shipping News. Today, we sit down with a pivotal figure in our maritime community, Sophoclis N. Constantinou, Deputy Director General and Legal Affairs…
Connected Fleets under Siege: The 2026 CSN ICT Cyprus – Greece Satellite and Cyber Security Report
The international maritime sector is operating at an unprecedented intersection of digital acceleration, operational complexity and acute geopolitical exposure. Modern vessels have evolved from…
Greece.
Dorian LPG announces VLGC Newbuilding Contracts, Forward Chartering Estimates, and New Credit Facility
Dorian LPG Ltd., a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), announced that it entered into an agreement with Hanwha Ocean to build three 90,000 cbm dual-fuel Panamax…
EuroHoldings announces Charter Contract Extensions for two of its Feeder Containerships, M/V Joanna and M/V Aegean Express
Euroholdings, an owner and operator of container carriers and tanker vessels and provider of container and tanker seaborne transportation services, announced today time charter contract…
Connected Fleets under Siege: The 2026 CSN ICT Cyprus – Greece Satellite and Cyber Security Report
The international maritime sector is operating at an unprecedented intersection of digital acceleration, operational complexity and acute geopolitical exposure. Modern vessels have evolved from…
Diana Shipping announces direct continuation of time charter contract for m/v Leto with Cargill
Diana Shipping , a global shipping company specialising in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels,announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has extended the…
World.
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm. The US military said it had…
Europe’s busiest ports ranked: Which move the most goods?
Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war’s disruptions to shipping routes have thrust it into the…
Shipping’s Net-Zero Framework Sails On, Despite Headwinds from Detractors
As a meeting on the climate impacts of global shipping closed today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Clean Shipping Coalition…
Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG soften as Asia port congestion intensifies
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly higher this week while rates for liquid chemical tankers ex-US Gulf were…
European feed prices hit record highs on volatile futures
European soybean meal and corn prices climbed to their highest levels since Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, launched its EU feed…
Top honour for ABP’s apprentice
Associated British Ports’ is delighted that another of its engineering apprentices has scooped an…
Panama Canal postpones Neopanamax draft adjustment
The Panama Canal will maintain the current maximum authorised draft for vessels transiting the…
Korean Marine Equipment Eyes European Shipyards
The Korean shipbuilding industry, which recorded 7.97 million CGT (195 vessels) in global ship…
SAFEEN Drydocks expands ship repair capacity with UAE’s largest Floating Dock
SAFEEN Drydocks, the shipbuilding and repair subsidiary of Noatum Maritime, has expanded its…
Tankers: VLCC Market Trending Higher
LR2 The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan held flat this week with the index published around the WS565-568…
Vintage Tonnage Captures the Freight Premium
The defining feature of the current asset market is not limited to five-year-old tonnage trading…
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm. The US military said it had…
Europe’s busiest ports ranked: Which move the most goods?
Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war’s disruptions to…
Shipping’s Net-Zero Framework Sails On, Despite Headwinds from Detractors
As a meeting on the climate impacts of global shipping closed today at the International Maritime…
Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG soften as Asia port congestion intensifies
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly higher this week while…
European feed prices hit record highs on volatile futures
European soybean meal and corn prices climbed to their highest levels since Platts, part of…
Top honour for ABP’s apprentice
Associated British Ports’ is delighted that another of its engineering apprentices has scooped an…
Panama Canal postpones Neopanamax draft adjustment
The Panama Canal will maintain the current maximum authorised draft for vessels transiting the…
Korean Marine Equipment Eyes European Shipyards
The Korean shipbuilding industry, which recorded 7.97 million CGT (195 vessels) in global ship…
SAFEEN Drydocks expands ship repair capacity with UAE’s largest Floating Dock
SAFEEN Drydocks, the shipbuilding and repair subsidiary of Noatum Maritime, has expanded its…
Tankers: VLCC Market Trending Higher
LR2 The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan held flat this week with the index published around the WS565-568…
Vintage Tonnage Captures the Freight Premium
The defining feature of the current asset market is not limited to five-year-old tonnage trading…
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22 Sept 2026
CSN London Maritime Forum
13 Oct 2026
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19 Nov 2026
Technical.
Yanmar Maritime awarded DNV type approval for fuel cell system
At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, classification society DNV awarded Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, type approval (TA) for its Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. This certification represents a significant milestone in the commercialization and global deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technology for marine applications. The approval confirms that the…
Knightec brings broad engineering expertise to Trondheim’s ocean technology ecosystem
From subsea and offshore to maritime simulation and advanced product development, Knightec brings broad engineering expertise to Trondheim’s…
Kalmar opens industry-first automated Test Centre in Ljungby, Sweden
Kalmar has officially opened its world-class, industry-first fully automated Test Centre in Ljungby, Sweden. This investment marks a strategic milestone accelerating our electric and autonomous…
WINTEGRATE launched to accelerate wind-powered shipping
Kongsberg Maritime and a consortium of leading Norwegian maritime companies and research institutions have launched WINTEGRATE, a major research and innovation project aimed at accelerating the…
ClassNK grants approval in principle to OceanWings’ RF and RT Wingsail designs
Expanded approval confirms the scalability of OceanWings technology across a broad range of vessel sizes and shipping segments. OceanWings has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK…
Deltamarin’s new 40,000 dwt MR1 tanker design receives approval in principle from Bureau Veritas
Deltamarin’s newly developed 40,000 dwt MR1 product oil tanker design has obtained an Approval in Principle certificate from Bureau Veritas . The AIP, awarded during SMM in Hamburg, confirms the…
Yanmar Maritime awarded DNV type approval for fuel cell system
At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, classification society DNV awarded Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, type approval (TA) for its Maritime Hydrogen Fuel…
Knightec brings broad engineering expertise to Trondheim’s ocean technology ecosystem
From subsea and offshore to maritime simulation and advanced product development, Knightec brings broad engineering expertise to Trondheim’s ocean technology ecosystem, and is now joining Ocean…
Alfa Laval expands PureBallast 3 Ultra portfolio with new skid solution for faster, simpler installation
Alfa Laval unveils PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra…
Kalmar opens industry-first automated Test Centre in Ljungby, Sweden
Kalmar has officially opened its world-class, industry-first fully automated Test Centre in…
WINTEGRATE launched to accelerate wind-powered shipping
Kongsberg Maritime and a consortium of leading Norwegian maritime companies and research…
ClassNK grants approval in principle to OceanWings’ RF and RT Wingsail designs
Expanded approval confirms the scalability of OceanWings technology across a broad range of vessel…
Digitalisation.
Isar Aerospace signs contract with ESA under the European Launcher Challenge
Space company Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) under the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), securing approximately EUR 200 million in program commitments. With this backing Isar Aerospace will accelerate the development of the next generation of launch vehicles, the expansion of test and launch infrastructure to increase launch cadence, and support future…
Sceye and SoftBank complete stratospheric connectivity demonstration in Japan, advancing towards HAPS commercialisation
First mission of Sceye’s Service Test Program travels more than 15,000 km from New Mexico to Japan in the stratosphere, backhauls into…
Silicon Motion reaches initial milestone in EU Cyber Resilience Act Compliance Program
Company strengthens product security and post-market vulnerability management in line with the EU’s evolving cybersecurity requirements Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO), a…
ShipIn Systems becomes maritime technology’s first Public Benefit Corporation
Board unanimously approves transition to ShipIn Systems, PBC, binding the company’s growth to a mission of safer, more resilient shipping. ShipIn Systems announced its transition to ShipIn Systems,…
York Space Systems introduces new Platform Purpose-Built for Very Low Earth Orbit
Variant of flight-proven S- and LX-CLASS enables higher-fidelity observation, resilient orbit diversity, scaled deployment in self-cleaning VLEO regime York Space Systems, a leading, U.S.-based…
Greek tanker owner puts wage access in seafarers hands, ShipMoney partnership
Piraeus-based Kyklades Maritime Corporation, one of Greece’s most respected independent tanker owners and operators, has partnered with global maritime payments provider ShipMoney to introduce…
Energy.
NKT qualifies 525 kV HVDC subsea power cable system for operation at 90 °C
NKT launches a fully qualified 525 kV HVDC power cable system for operation with a 90 °C conductor temperature. This enables increased transmission capability, strengthening the performance of the company’s HVDC portfolio for offshore wind, hybrid interconnectors, and future cross-continent transmission lines. NKT has qualified a 525 kV HVDC extruded XLPE subsea power cable system for continuous…
Santos achieves significant milestone at Pikka oil project, advancing ramp-up to plateau production
Santos announced the successful commencement of seawater injection at the Nanushuk Drillsite-B (NDB) of the Pikka oil project on Alaska’s North…
PETRONAS advances Malaysia’s Upstream Data Platform with Agentic AI to Accelerate E&P Investment
PETRONAS, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), recently signed an agreement with Iraya Energies Sdn Bhd (Iraya Energies) to enhance PETRONAS myPROdata with Agentic AI capabilities, providing…
SLB OneSubsea awarded controls umbilicals contract for Azule Energy’s West Hub Tails project offshore Angola
Contract supports transition of production from the aging Ngoma FPSO to the new, lower-emissions Agogo FPSO, extending SLB OneSubsea's long-standing partnership with Azule Energy SLB OneSubsea has…
TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an Innovative Fuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines
TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs and improve…
Woodside and PEMEX sign MOU to expand strategic partnership in Mexico
Woodside Energy announced that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). The MOU will allow analysis of potential future opportunities for…
Yachts & Cruises.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates 20 years of sailing from Newcastle
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines marked 20 years of sailing from Newcastle yesterday with a special programme of entertainment for guests joining smallest ship, Balmoral, at the Port of Tyne. Since launching…
Ferretti Yachts 720. The evolution of the flybridge icon plays a starring role at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Genoa Boat Show. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 Ferretti Yachts 720. The evolution of the flybridge icon plays a starring role at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Genoa Boat Show
The new model is set to steal the international yachting scene, with a standout redesign that enhances every space on board. Ravenna, September 3, 2026 – Ferretti Yachts 720 will be in the spotlight…
American Cruise Lines names 2 more new U.S. Riverboats: American Beauty & American Rhapsody
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the names of two more U.S.-built small ships: American Beauty, a new riverboat for the Mississippi that will launch in 2028, and American Rhapsody,…
Ferretti Yachts 720. The evolution of the flybridge icon plays a starring role at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Genoa Boat Show
The new model is set to steal the international yachting scene, with a standout redesign that enhances every space on board. Ferretti Yachts 720 will be in the spotlight again at the Cannes Yachting…
Events.
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – IMEQ – Gold Sponsor
Cyprus Shipping News announces that IMEQ joins as Gold Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg – Elbkuppel in Hamburg. Under the theme “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability". Register here IMEQ© is a leading provider of remote online Mental Health…
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Crewpoint – Platinum Sponsor
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Crewpoint joins as Platinum Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take…
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Acheon Akti Navigation – Gold Sponsor
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Acheon Akti Navigation joins as Gold Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel…
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Antaeus Travel Group – Travel Sponsor
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Antaeus Travel Group joins as Travel Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel…
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 – 2 Weeks Left
“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…
Meet our Supporters of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – VDR
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Verband Deutscher Reeder (VDR) has placed the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference under their auspices. The Conference will take place on 22 September…
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