Cyprus.
UW Group and WENCON deliver Technical Training on Marine Epoxy Repair Solutions
UW Group, in collaboration with its principal WENCON, successfully hosted two technical training sessions dedicated to epoxy repair products and solutions for marine applications. The training…
Cyprus Shipping Chamber continues 30 year Charity Tradition through its Beach Volley Tournament
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) successfully organised, once again, its annual Charity Beach Volley Tournament, which took place on 5, 6 and 13 September at the Limassol Municipality Beach Sports…
Connecting Cyprus to the World: The Strategic Partnership Between the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus Diaspora Forum
A shared vision transforming diaspora engagement into economic opportunity When the Cyprus Diaspora Forum was established in 2024, its ambition was clear: to create a global platform that would unite…
InterMaritime Shipmanagement and Carsten Rehder announce strategic ship management joint venture
The InterMaritime Group and Carsten Rehder are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic joint venture that will strengthen their ship management business and expand their presence in the…
Greece.
Port of Piraeus Fourfold Distinction at the Compliance Awards 2026
Two Gold and Two Bronze Awards for the Compliance Uni PPA S.A. received four significant distinctions at the Compliance Awards 2026, recognizing its practices and initiatives in the field of…
The war premium has moved into the balance sheet
Hormuz, $100 oil and the question shipowners should ask before buying their next vessel The Strait of Hormuz is not closed. That may be precisely what makes the present situation more difficult for…
NeptuneZero named among the Thetius Top 150 for 2026
Greek marine data collection company recognised for its automated sensor data collection and validation platform, now deployed on more than 150 vessels. – NeptuneZero, the fastest growing sensor…
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…
World.
International Chamber of Shipping addresses UN Security Council on maritime security and freedom of navigation
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General was invited to brief an Arria-Formula meeting of the UN Security Council convened by the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the meeting, ICS…
Maritime regulation only works if it works at sea
There comes a point in every regulatory process when the wording is agreed, and a new requirement is adopted. From the outside, that can look like…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 18th September 2026. Weekly Report 18.09.2026
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Bulker Panama Canal transits drop 22% amid higher competition for transit slot "Since the start of July, Panama Canal bulker transits have fallen 22%…
ISSPL Limited Files Draft Red Herring Prospectus for proposed SME IPO
ISSPL Limited, (formerly known as “IRClass Systems and Solutions Limited” and “IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited”) (“ISSPL”), a provider…
Transito launches Total Freight as low-water challenges on the Rhine persist
Dutch chartering company Transito has launched Total Freight, a new service combining sea freight…
Engine choices will shape shipping’s fuel pathways through 2050, while fuel economics determine what vessels will actually consume
More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before…
Port of Long Beach Eyes Future of Trade Growth
As more companies move to diversify where they source and manufacture their products overseas,…
DNV awards HD HHI AiP for 271K CBM LNG carrier
DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries an Approval in Principle certificate for their new…
MV Baltazar officially named in Fremantle, Western Australia
Klaveness Combination Carriers celebrated the naming of MV Baltazar in Fremantle, Western…
Stop attacking merchant ships and seafarers IMO Secretary-General to Member States
Conflicts must not be used as pretext to attack merchant ships. The Secretary-General of the…
International Chamber of Shipping addresses UN Security Council on maritime security and freedom of navigation
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General was invited to brief an Arria-Formula meeting of the UN Security Council convened by the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the meeting, ICS…
Maritime regulation only works if it works at sea
There comes a point in every regulatory process when the wording is agreed, and a new requirement…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 18th September 2026. Weekly Report…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Bulker Panama Canal transits drop 22% amid higher competition for transit slot "Since the start of…
ISSPL Limited Files Draft Red Herring Prospectus for proposed SME IPO
ISSPL Limited, (formerly known as “IRClass Systems and Solutions Limited” and “IRClass Systems and…
Transito launches Total Freight as low-water challenges on the Rhine persist
Dutch chartering company Transito has launched Total Freight, a new service combining sea freight…
Engine choices will shape shipping’s fuel pathways through 2050, while fuel economics determine what vessels will actually consume
More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before…
Port of Long Beach Eyes Future of Trade Growth
As more companies move to diversify where they source and manufacture their products overseas,…
DNV awards HD HHI AiP for 271K CBM LNG carrier
DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries an Approval in Principle certificate for their new…
MV Baltazar officially named in Fremantle, Western Australia
Klaveness Combination Carriers celebrated the naming of MV Baltazar in Fremantle, Western…
Stop attacking merchant ships and seafarers IMO Secretary-General to Member States
Conflicts must not be used as pretext to attack merchant ships. The Secretary-General of the…
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.
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Upcoming Events
2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference
22 Sept 2026
CSN London Maritime Forum
13 Oct 2026
5th CSN Greece ICT Conference
19 Nov 2026
Technical.
KR, Hanwha Ocean sign MOU for joint development of 18K LNG bunkering vessel
Two cargo containment solutions target growing LNG bunkering demand Korean Register signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanwha Ocean to jointly develop two design concepts for an 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vesse on September 16 at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. As international regulations on greenhouse gas emissions continue to tighten and the number of LNG-fueled vessels grows, the need for a…
Tougher self-inspection pays off under SIRE 2.0, according to Kaiko Systems
Analysis of 1,300 inspection reports finds vessels that identify more issues themselves record fewer observations when inspections take place Tanker…
Major LNG shipping firms launch trial to validate continuous emissions measurement technology
Lloyd's Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable have joined forces to advance emissions compliance through the deployment and verification of onboard emissions monitoring technology.…
KR and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to jointly develop 3D model-based approval process for Ship Structural Design
New process aims to streamline ship design and classification approval KR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok on September 15 for the…
Kalmar and ICTSI continue collaboration with hybrid straddle carrier order for new South Luzon Container Terminal
Kalmar has concluded an agreement with International Container Terminal Services, to supply a total of 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers. The machines will be deployed at the South Luzon Container…
KR grants AIP to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for new 50K LPG carrier
New vessel size bridges 45K- and 60K-cbm LPG carrier classes to meet growing mid-size demand Korean Register has granted Approval in Principle to a newly developed 50,000-cbm LPG carrier, jointly…
KR, Hanwha Ocean sign MOU for joint development of 18K LNG bunkering vessel
Two cargo containment solutions target growing LNG bunkering demand Korean Register signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanwha Ocean to jointly develop two design concepts for an 18,000-cbm…
Tougher self-inspection pays off under SIRE 2.0, according to Kaiko Systems
Analysis of 1,300 inspection reports finds vessels that identify more issues themselves record fewer observations when inspections take place Tanker crews that inspect themselves more rigorously…
Wärtsilä and TGES to evaluate power solutions to support Japan’s accelerating AI-driven data centre growth
Technology group Wärtsilä and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions have signed a Memorandum of…
Major LNG shipping firms launch trial to validate continuous emissions measurement technology
Lloyd's Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable have joined forces to advance emissions…
KR and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to jointly develop 3D model-based approval process for Ship Structural Design
New process aims to streamline ship design and classification approval KR signed a Memorandum of…
Kalmar and ICTSI continue collaboration with hybrid straddle carrier order for new South Luzon Container Terminal
Kalmar has concluded an agreement with International Container Terminal Services, to supply a total…
Digitalisation.
Teledyne Space Imaging Sensors launch on ESA’s Sentinel-3C and FLEX missions
The two climate-monitoring missions will provide observations of Earth’s oceans, land surfaces and vegetation. Teledyne Space Imaging technology was successfully launched aboard two major European Space Agency Earth observation missions; Sentinel-3C and the Fluorescence Explorer . The satellites launched together this morning aboard a Vega C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana…
SES and Elveo Mobile deepen collaboration to advance direct-to-device services in Europe
SES, a global leader in space solutions, and Elveo Mobile, the company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on…
Nokia accelerates network automation through agentic, unified data foundation with Microsoft
Multi-vendor, cross-domain solution integrates Nokia Data Suite with Microsoft Fabric. Faster access to trusted, unified data allows telecom providers to scale autonomous, AI-driven operations.…
SAP’s first embodied AI Jam brings customers, robots, and AI together to develop viable use cases in days, not weeks
A robodog weaves it way between tables. A small drone purrs overhead. Humanoids pick, pack, and pose for photos. Welcome to SAP’s first Embodied AI Jam. Last week, SAP customers gathered at the Swiss…
Houston maritime cyber firm BroCoTec warns vessel operators to prepare for new Coast Guard cyber rules as crew connectivity creates new security risks
BroCoTec, a Houston-based maritime cyber security specialist, is urging US vessel operators to act now on new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations, warning they are a 'banana skin' for unprepared…
Intellian and Network Innovations sign Strategic Partnership to develop and distribute Multi-Band, Multi-Orbit WGS Flyaway Terminals for Military and Government Markets
Agreement Paves the Way for Enhanced Flexibility and Resiliency with the Provisioning of Concurrent Mil-X, Mil Ka-band and Commercial Ka and Ku Frequencies Intellian Technologies a global provider of…
Energy.
Hornbeck Offshore awarded Multi-Year Decommissioning Contract in the North Sea
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., a premier integrated offshore services company, today announced that its subsidiary Helix Well Ops (U.K.) Limited has secured a multi-year decommissioning contract with a major operator in the North Sea. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027 and has a firm duration of two years, with customer options to extend. Under the contract,…
Lower-carbon steel and permanent storage CCS expands across the Gulf Coast
We are now capturing, transporting and storing captured CO₂ from Nucor's direct reduced iron facility in Convent, Louisiana, supporting…
FUJAIRAH DATA: August bunker fuel sales resume decline after July increase
Ship fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah on the eastern coast of the UAE in August fell 2.7% from July, when sales had their first increase since the US/Israel war with Iran began in February,…
New gas power policy of China’s Guangdong province drives structural shift from baseload to peak-only dispatch, resulting in reduced running hours
A major shift in Guangdong’s gas power dispatch policy is changing the role of gas-fired generation. Fleets are moving from baseload to mostly peak-only operations, which may reduce long-term gas…
Transocean announces $80 million contract for Ultra-Deepwater Drillship
Transocean announced that the Deepwater Conqueror was awarded a two-well contract for work in Equatorial Guinea with an undisclosed operator. The estimated 170-day campaign is expected to commence…
EnergyPathways and Hycamite advance hydrogen and graphite production plant in UK
Development of a high-grade graphite and low-carbon hydrogen production plant in Barrow-in-Furness, UK Both parties to assess the commercial viability of Hycamite’s proprietary and technically…
Yachts & Cruises.
NYK holds naming and launch ceremony for new cruise ship “AMANE”
Milestone Achieved Ahead of Scheduled Tokyo Bay Service Launch in May 2027.On September 11, NYK held a naming and launch ceremony for its new cruise ship, AMANE, at Maehata Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in…
New Cruise Ship MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA to enter service
MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES Now Operates a 2-Ship Fleet Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA, operated by MOL Group company MOL Cruises,will enter service on September 19, and embark on…
DNV awards HD HHI AiP for 12K LNG bunkering ship design targeted towards cruise ships
DNV and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry have awarded an Approval in Principle certificate to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new 12K LNG Bunkering Vessel design, tailored…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils show-stopping entertainment lineup aboard Norwegian Aura with “WHITNEY a celebration of Whitney Houston ” taking center stage
The New Original Production, Developed with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, Celebrates the Unmistakable Voice, Music and Legacy of Whitney Houston, Delivering an…
Events.
2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 – One Day 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 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…
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion – Safeguarding the Crew: Integrating RightShip RISQ with P&I Health Claims Strategy
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion - Safeguarding the Crew: Integrating RightShip RISQ with…
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion – The Human Element: Mental Health, High Performance and the AI Revolution in Crew Sourcing
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion - The Human Element: Mental Health, High Performance and the AI Revolution in Crew Sourcing. The Conference…
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion – Technology in the Driver’s Seat: Rethinking the Last Mile of Crew Change
Meet the Panellists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Panel Discussion - Technology in the Driver's Seat: Rethinking the Last Mile of Crew Change. The Conference will take place on…
CSN London Maritime Forum “Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future”, 13 October – Save the Date
“Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future” Date: 13 September 2026 Time: 09:00-16:00 Venue: Marriott Hotel Regent's Park Following the success of our events across Europe and Asia, Cyprus…
Meet the Panelists of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – 1st Panel
The 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing 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…
Interviews.
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