Cyprus.
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…
Cyprus’s next big opportunity is at Sea: How AI can transform shipping into a pillar of the new economy
An exclusive CSN interview by Adonis Violaris with Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology, and Chairman of the National Working Group for Artificial……
War Risks, Emerging Fuels and Personal Service: Alexandros Vourgos on Charting Aphentrica’s Next Chapter
In an era defined by global broker consolidation, volatile trading corridors and rapid regulatory transformation, the core value of specialist marine insurance broking is undergoing a profound test.…
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…
Greece.
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…
Euroseas announces 2-Year Charter contract extension for its Feeder Containership, M/V Jonathan P
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a time charter contract extension for its…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners UGS, Melina Travlos, ahead of the next round of negotiations on maritime decarbonisation at the IMO London, 1-4/9/2026
“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing intensity. The growing frequency of extreme weather events makes the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions an…
World.
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
When Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in 2014 about Russia’s motives for annexing the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and thus violating international law, he justified it by saying: “We could…
Houthi threats force Saudi to reroute oil, extend Asia transit and costs
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is readjusting its crude shipping routes. As Yemen’s Houthi rebels have recently threatened even the…
Hormuz disruption to keep oil prices firm; $100/bbl risk looms: Analysts
Crude oil prices are likely to remain elevated in the near term as disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp drawdown…
GCMD outlines practical approach to quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains
As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical…
Maryam Shipmanagement rebrands to MSM and moves to new Dubai headquarters
Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters to new premises in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The…
“K” LINE signs agreements for construction of three VLCCs with NIHON SHIPYARD
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) hereby announces that it has signed agreements with NIHON…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Nearly six months into the US-Iran war, the conflict has entered a third phase that looks like a…
Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of…
Höegh Autoliners orders six additional Aurora class vessels
Höegh Autoliners ASA is pleased to announce that it has decided to order additional six new…
Japan’s push to stage shipbuilding comeback may have Korea checking its stern
Korean shipbuilders may sofon face a second competitor in the LNG carrier market they lead. A…
Women in shipping do not need to become better jugglers
Women are often praised for being good at juggling, but I am not convinced that this is always the…
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
When Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in 2014 about Russia’s motives for annexing the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and thus violating international law, he justified it by saying: “We could…
Houthi threats force Saudi to reroute oil, extend Asia transit and costs
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is readjusting its crude shipping routes. As…
Hormuz disruption to keep oil prices firm; $100/bbl risk looms: Analysts
Crude oil prices are likely to remain elevated in the near term as disruptions to flows through…
GCMD outlines practical approach to quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains
As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and…
Maryam Shipmanagement rebrands to MSM and moves to new Dubai headquarters
Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters…
“K” LINE signs agreements for construction of three VLCCs with NIHON SHIPYARD
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) hereby announces that it has signed agreements with NIHON…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Nearly six months into the US-Iran war, the conflict has entered a third phase that looks like a…
Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of…
Höegh Autoliners orders six additional Aurora class vessels
Höegh Autoliners ASA is pleased to announce that it has decided to order additional six new…
Japan’s push to stage shipbuilding comeback may have Korea checking its stern
Korean shipbuilders may sofon face a second competitor in the LNG carrier market they lead. A…
Women in shipping do not need to become better jugglers
Women are often praised for being good at juggling, but I am not convinced that this is always the…
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22 Sept 2026
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19 Nov 2026
Technical.
Dual-fuel ships with Wind Assist are shipping’s insurance policy. Efficiency is the payout
As dual-fuel newbuilds are increasingly viewed as a hedge against fuel risk, BAR Technologies CEO John Cooper argues the real hedge is burning less fuel, whatever it turns out to be. There has been an interesting shift in the discussion around dual-fuel vessels. They were largely sold as part of shipping's decarbonisation story. Increasingly, they are discussed in financial terms as a hedge…
Closelink expands beyond marine lubricants into marine consumables
The established marine lubricant procurement platform enters its next phase, expanding into paint, chemicals and gases from Q1 2027 onwards.…
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives order for the MAmmoSS® Ammonia Fuel Handling System
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine for its MAmmoSS® ammonia fuel handling system. HZME is a dual…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries expands Peru Training
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said on Aug. 27 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Peru’s Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion to foster shipbuilding industry talent and enhance…
NextOcean outfit ESVAGT NJORD with its WavePredictor technology
NextOcean, the Netherlands based provider of offshore vessel motion prediction technology, announces it has been awarded the contract to supply its motion radar to the ESVAGT NJORD, a dedicated…
Wärtsilä to deliver reliable 14MW power plant for Senegal mining operation, enabling integration with prospective future renewables
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply five Wärtsilä 32 engines for a captive power plant to be installed at the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal. The 14 MW plant is required to ensure a reliable…
Dual-fuel ships with Wind Assist are shipping’s insurance policy. Efficiency is the payout
As dual-fuel newbuilds are increasingly viewed as a hedge against fuel risk, BAR Technologies CEO John Cooper argues the real hedge is burning less fuel, whatever it turns out to be. There has been…
Closelink expands beyond marine lubricants into marine consumables
The established marine lubricant procurement platform enters its next phase, expanding into paint, chemicals and gases from Q1 2027 onwards. Closelink has announced the next stage in the evolution of…
Steelpaint coating the winner in Maersk comparison trial
A three-year coating trial aboard the 15,300TEU containership Maersk Hamburg has found…
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives order for the MAmmoSS® Ammonia Fuel Handling System
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has received an…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries expands Peru Training
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said on Aug. 27 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with…
NextOcean outfit ESVAGT NJORD with its WavePredictor technology
NextOcean, the Netherlands based provider of offshore vessel motion prediction technology,…
Digitalisation.
FreeCast Launches “Beyond Media,” a new Industry Research Series examining the Future of Media, Telecom and Global Connectivity
New LinkedIn Research Initiative Will Examine the Convergence of Streaming, Telecommunications, Satellite, D2D/D2M, Broadcasting, Advertising and Digital Commerce FreeCast Inc. announced the launch of Beyond Media, a new research and industry intelligence series published through FreeCast's LinkedIn presence examining the rapidly changing intersection of media, telecommunications, technology,…
MTG-I2 safely in Orbit, unlocking faster and sharper Weather Monitoring Across Europe
The Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 satellite (MTG-I2) has successfully passed its first critical post-launch milestones, completing the first…
Teledyne Space Imaging CIS111 Detector Launches Aboard MTG-I2
Advanced detector technology integrated within the Flexible Combined Imager will help deliver more precise and more frequent observations from one of the world's most advanced geostationary…
Astrum Space Inc to Go Public Through Business Combination With Black Spade Acquisition III Co
Astrum Space Inc (“Astrum”) is developing a next-generation satellite-to-device (“S2D”) broadcast network to serve the Asia-Pacific region. Astrum holds 25 MHz of contiguous L-band spectrum at…
Wescom launches sMRT SHIELD+ PLB with 406 MHz at SMM
Wescom Group, a leading global supplier of survival and safety solutions, will showcase a range of new products at this year’s SMM alongside its established portfolio of SOLAS pyrotechnics, marine…
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…
Energy.
Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter
Europe is struggling to fill its natural gas stores ahead of winter, raising the risk that competition with Asia for supplies will push prices above 100 euros (around $117) per megawatt-hour for the first time since its energy crisis four years ago. European benchmark Dutch TTF futures climbed above 68 euros per megawatt-hour on Tuesday, the highest level since early 2023, before easing…
Allseas announced delivery of North Cormorant topsides to shore marks a decade of single lift
Ten years after completing its first commercial single-lift operation, Pioneering Spirit has safely removed and delivered TAQA UK's North Cormorant…
Climate TRACE Data show marginal increase in Global Emissions in the First Half of 2026
The newest data release provides early insight into the greenhouse gas impacts of disruptions to energy markets, and uneven progress in decarbonisation. Climate TRACE released June 2026 greenhouse…
Saudi Aramco offers more oil outside Strait of Hormuz – report
Saudi Aramco has increased oil offerings for September loading outside the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report early Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter. The move follows…
Thomas Egebo steps down as CEO of Energinet
Energinet’s Board of Directors and Energinet CEO Thomas Egebo have agreed to end their cooperation. Deputy CEO and COO Søren Dupont Kristensen has been appointed acting CEO. Energinet is facing…
Corvus Energy expands LFP portfolio with Blue Whale NxtGen Power
High-power LFP system developed based on BYD battery technology extends Corvus’ NxtGen platform to tugs, workboats and ferries with high C-rate demand. Corvus Energy AS, the global leader in marine…
Yachts & Cruises.
Oceania Cruises® elevates onboard enrichment across the fleet
Expanded Speaker Program Delivers Deeper Cultural Discovery, Expert-Led Learning and New Experiences at Sea The greatest journeys inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and create meaningful…
Royal Caribbean expands Asia Pacific Adventures with Voyager of the Seas in 2028
New vacations from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong give vacationers from around the world more ways to explore Asia Royal Caribbean is expanding the ways vacationers can experience Asia Pacific in…
Cunard unveils Labor Day Sale with fares from $999, plus up to $300 in Onboard Credit on over 150 Voyages
Travelers can plan an unforgettable Cunard voyage to the Caribbean, Europe, South America and beyond Guests can book Queen Anne's maiden journey through South America during Cunard's Labor Day Sale,…
MSC Cruises revises Winter 2027/2028 deployment
Guest favorite MSC World Europa to remain in the Western Mediterranean New flagship, MSC World Asia, elevates South Caribbean offering MSC Cruises announced updates for the Winter 2027/2028…
Events.
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 – 3 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 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…
Aker Solutions to accelerate carbon capture and removal projects with Microsoft
Aker Solutions has signed an agreement with Microsoft to advance the maturity, bankability and delivery of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and…
SMM 2026: 35-tonne propeller arrives in Hamburg – SMM’s landmark is back
35-tonne propeller in front of the Hamburg exhibition halls heralds the start of SMM 2026 – and demonstrates how modern ship technology can boost energy efficiency When the giant ship propeller takes…
SMM 2026: It’s all about technology – and meeting the maritime world
Hamburg becomes the “place to be” for the international maritime community The countdown is on: In one week, SMM 2026 will open its doors. What the industry has developed over the past two years is…
Wind propulsion charts its biggest course yet through SMM 2026
Wind propulsion will have its largest-ever presence at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair in September, underlining the rapid commercial expansion of one of shipping's…
ICOMIA takes its World Marinas Conference to Mainland China for the first time
Shanghai hosting reflects the Chinese government's push to grow leisure yacht and marina infrastructure as a national economic priority. The 2027 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC2027) will be…
Interviews.
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