Cyprus.
Global study finds Cyprus ranks SEVENTH and set for $1.1 billion AI GDP boost
Cyprus beats India and New Zealand to come SEVENTH in major AI study – with potential €1.1 billion GDP boost and youth jobs opportunity Some 86% of young Cypriots surveyed report using AI for study…
Marlow Navigation welcomes MPC Oceanic Group as strategic shareholder
MPC Oceanic Group to acquire a 41% minority stake in Marlow Navigation Group Long-standing partners combine complementary capabilities while preserving Marlow’s independence, brand and leadership…
Where Cyprus fits in the India–Europe Maritime Corridor
On 6 October, the Cyprus Ports Authority joined shipping, logistics and government representatives in New Delhi to work on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. Convened by Marseille Fos…
United Cyprus Republican Party slams Christodoulides’ boat ban: “A law enforcement trap that will kill Cyprus’ yachting industry”
The United Cyprus Republican Party (UCRP) strongly opposes the Christodoulides Cabinet’s newly drafted legislation aimed at banning small boats from leaving harbours during adverse weather conditions…
Greece.
The future of shipping takes centre stage at Imperial College Alumni Association of Greece Event in Piraeus
Energy transition, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the development of the next generation of maritime leaders at the heart of “Maritime Innovation Outlook: Resilience and Future…
Wallem Group appoints Apostolos Poulovassilis to lead Greek expansion
Hong Kong-based Wallem Group announces the appointment of Apostolos Poulovassilis as General Manager, Ship Management, Greece, effective November 2026. Apostolos will report directly to Ioannis…
Neptune Group Welcomes “NIKOS TRAVLOS”
The new vessel proudly bears the name of Neptune's founder, who laid the foundation for the creation and enduring evolution of the Group. Her addition to the fleet marks the beginning of celebrations…
The human cost of sending merchant mariners into war zones extends far beyond the immediate danger of missiles and drones. It raises a harder question: who is really protecting the seafarer?
Who protects the seafarer? I have spent much of my professional life at sea. I am a Master Mariner. I have stood on the bridge, made decisions in the middle of the night, dealt with emergencies,…
World.
IMO Secretary-General calls on States to enforce maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General urges concrete measures to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez…
Shipping cannot manage risk without managing the human impact
Shipping invests considerable time and resources in protecting vessels, cargo and commercial interests, yet the impact of risk on the people working…
ASA urges unified Global Rules as Hong Kong Convention enters second year in force
The 30th Interim Meeting of the ASA Ship Recycling Committee (SRC) was held online on 22 October 2026. The SRC members are firmly committed to…
Ahead of MEPC85, IMarEST members highlight barriers to net-zero delivery
Ahead of MEPC85, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) says its members now identify delivery, infrastructure, and…
Somali piracy resurgence: understanding the risk to commercial shipping
A hijacking off Somalia can have consequences far beyond the vessel seized. Captured ships can become motherships, extending pirates’ reach offshore…
Atlantic Tanker earnings fall faster than Gulf Earnings
The TD3C/TD22 earnings ratio rose from 2.73 on 30 October to 3.10 on 6 November, as US Gulf–China…
JAXPORT awarded $40 million federal grant to modernise Blount Island berth
JAXPORT has been awarded a $40 million grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port…
xclusiv S&P Report 9th November 2026
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ONE extends presence in the Levant Region with new Agency Appointment in Syria
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official agent in…
IINO Lines announces investment in TMV Logistics, doubling down on its partnership with TMV
Japanese shipping group deepens its relationship with TMV, joining a growing investor base of…
Illegal anchoring in Malaysia under Marine Sensitive Area
Malaysia established a new Marine Sensitive Area (MSA) on 11 September 2026 under Marine Sensitive…
IMO Secretary-General calls on States to enforce maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General urges concrete measures to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez…
Shipping cannot manage risk without managing the human impact
Shipping invests considerable time and resources in protecting vessels, cargo and commercial…
ASA urges unified Global Rules as Hong Kong Convention enters second year in force
The 30th Interim Meeting of the ASA Ship Recycling Committee (SRC) was held online on 22 October…
Ahead of MEPC85, IMarEST members highlight barriers to net-zero delivery
Ahead of MEPC85, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) says its…
Somali piracy resurgence: understanding the risk to commercial shipping
A hijacking off Somalia can have consequences far beyond the vessel seized. Captured ships can…
Atlantic Tanker earnings fall faster than Gulf Earnings
The TD3C/TD22 earnings ratio rose from 2.73 on 30 October to 3.10 on 6 November, as US Gulf–China…
JAXPORT awarded $40 million federal grant to modernise Blount Island berth
JAXPORT has been awarded a $40 million grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port…
xclusiv S&P Report 9th November 2026
Pls find below the[xclusiv] S&P Report 9th November 2026 [xclusiv] 2026_11_09
ONE extends presence in the Levant Region with new Agency Appointment in Syria
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official agent in…
IINO Lines announces investment in TMV Logistics, doubling down on its partnership with TMV
Japanese shipping group deepens its relationship with TMV, joining a growing investor base of…
Illegal anchoring in Malaysia under Marine Sensitive Area
Malaysia established a new Marine Sensitive Area (MSA) on 11 September 2026 under Marine Sensitive…
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Technical.
Fairbanks Morse Defense completes acquisition of Truflo Marine, Expanding Mission-Critical Valve Capabilities for Allied Navies
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has finalized its acquisition of Birmingham, UK-based Truflo Marine, formerly a part of IMI plc. The acquisition is a major step toward FMD’s expansion of valve and actuator design and manufacturing capabilities for mission-critical naval systems serving a global customer base. “With Truflo Marine now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, we are strengthening the trusted…
A new thruster technology is taking shape in Trondheim
With new motor technology, a highly serviceable design and components that can largely be 3D printed, Trondheim-based technology company IVIA…
Humble Robotics raises $51 Million Series A to scale Its unified approach to Autonomous and Electric Freight
Vehicle design and intelligence developed together from the ground up to bring safer, lower-cost autonomy to dock-to-dock operations Humble Robotics, the company pioneering unified autonomy for…
Apeiron Labs appoints Rob Rainhart CEO as demand for Autonomous Ocean Intelligence Accelerates
Apeiron Labs, whose fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles gives defense, intelligence, and maritime users real-time ocean data at a fraction of the cost of current solutions, today announced that…
Naval Group and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) sign an agreement to pool their expertise in advanced Autonomous Underwater Technologies.
Signed on 3rd November 2026, the agreement brings together TII’s expertise in autonomous systems and Naval Group’s expertise in naval autonomous systems design, development and integration to…
Wärtsilä to donate EUR 200 000 to Aalto University to support world-class engine technology research and expertise
Technology group Wärtsilä donates EUR 200,000 to Aalto University in Finland to support teaching and research of combustion engine technology. The donation will support Aalto University’s House of…
Fairbanks Morse Defense completes acquisition of Truflo Marine, Expanding Mission-Critical Valve Capabilities for Allied Navies
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has finalized its acquisition of Birmingham, UK-based Truflo Marine, formerly a part of IMI plc. The acquisition is a major step toward FMD’s expansion of valve and…
A new thruster technology is taking shape in Trondheim
With new motor technology, a highly serviceable design and components that can largely be 3D printed, Trondheim-based technology company IVIA aims to address some of the challenges associated…
HD Korea Shipbuilding secures four ammonia carriers, reaching 91% of annual target
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has secured an order for four very large ammonia…
Humble Robotics raises $51 Million Series A to scale Its unified approach to Autonomous and Electric Freight
Vehicle design and intelligence developed together from the ground up to bring safer, lower-cost…
Apeiron Labs appoints Rob Rainhart CEO as demand for Autonomous Ocean Intelligence Accelerates
Apeiron Labs, whose fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles gives defense, intelligence, and…
Naval Group and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) sign an agreement to pool their expertise in advanced Autonomous Underwater Technologies.
Signed on 3rd November 2026, the agreement brings together TII’s expertise in autonomous systems…
Digitalisation.
Get your data in order and set a course for greener shipping
There is cause for optimism in the shipping sector, and we are seeing more and more initiatives aimed at making shipping greener. Shipowners are now far more willing to reduce emissions from ships than they were just a few years ago. That said, we must also acknowledge that the shipping industry has a data problem, which means shipowners are not getting the insights needed to accelerate the green…
Quectel Launches EG216Q-GL and BG950Q-GL to Give IoT Device Makers a More Cost-efficient, Lower-power Upgrade Path
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announced the EG216Q-GL and BG950Q-GL, two next-generation global…
Weathernews brings offline weather intelligence to the bridge, alleviating navigation connectivity gaps at sea
Weathernews Inc., a global weather intelligence company, has launched Offline mode for SeaNavigator for Master, its AI-powered navigation and optimization support service for ship masters, in…
SWISSto12 passes critical design review of dual-band 5G antennas for UNIVITY satellites
The milestone clears the way for flight hardware production, bringing UNIVITY closer to delivering both broadband and direct-to-device 5G services from a single satellite architecture. SWISSto12, a…
NASA selects Astranis for NEXUS Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative
Contract worth up to $264 million to advance space relay capabilities in support of NASA’s retirement of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite fleet. Astranis announced it has been selected by NASA…
Can Marine Systems named an authorised reseller of Amazon Leo
Amazon Leo to expand Can Marine’s managed maritime connectivity offering through the Canopus™ Platform Can Marine Systems Pte Ltd announced it has signed an agreement as an authorized reseller for…
Energy.
As the world reaches a fork in the transition road, pursuing energy security could unexpectedly lower Emissions, says Wood Mackenzie
New Energy Transition Outlook frames five divergent scenarios as geopolitical shock and energy independence reshape the global energy system Key findings include: Energy security scenario (2.5°C) produces lower warming than both Growth First (3°C) and the Base Case (2.6°C), not through climate policy, but as a by-product of electrification driven by import reduction The scenarios present a…
Havtil investigates fire in emergency switchboard room on Visund
The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation following a fire in an emergency switchboard room on Visund on 4…
Singapore’s VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO prices fall sharply
Singapore price changes on the day to 12.00 SGT (04.00 GMT) today: VLSFO price down $57/mt to $805/mt LSMGO price down $50/mt to $1,168/mt HSFO price down $36/mt to $658/mt…
Norway consolidating lead role for CO₂ storage
Capital flows into Norway’s CO₂ storage market as Yinson advances CCS project Norway continues to consolidate its position as a leading European hub for CO₂ storage. Recent months have seen new…
China’s 2026 thermal coal import outlook
We retain a range of 285–310 million tonnes (Mt) for China’s 2026 seaborne thermal coal imports, with 295 Mt as our conditional central case. Extending October’s arrival pace gives 288.96 Mt. Winter…
Cadeler opens Rotterdam office to strengthen European Offshore Wind Operations
Cadeler, a key partner in offshore wind transportation and installation, has opened a new office in Rotterdam, strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s leading maritime and offshore wind hubs.…
Yachts & Cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line® Gives ‘Cruise-curious’ Travelers 10 Reasons to sail with Black Friday Cruise Deals
Beginning Today, Norwegian Cruise Line is Offering 50% Off All Cruises, Plus Free At Sea™ The Offer Applies Across the Fleet and on All Itineraries, Including Norwegian Aura™ and Norwegian Bella™,…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® raises the curtain on its entertainment program aboard Seven Seas Prestige™
Six All-New Original Productions and Regent’s Most Expansive Live Music Program Debut With the Ship, Complemented by the New Luminaries at Sea Speaker Series and The Broadway Experience in 2027…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas arrives in the U.S. for the first time
After a legendary European debut, the newest Icon Class vacation will deliver unforgettable adventures to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Royal Caribbean’s newest family vacation, Legend…
Blue Is Back: Princess Cruises Unveils “Blue Friday” Savings
Starting November 6 through December 7, 2026 Black Friday is going blue again as Princess Cruises kicks off its highly anticipated annual "Blue Friday" sale, giving travelers even more reasons to put…
Events.
1 Week left for the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference, Athens 19th November 2026 “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: The AI Impact on ICT” – Register Now
“Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: The AI Impact on ICT” Register here Date: 19 November 2026 Time: 09:00-15:00 Venue: PLOES Floating Venue The 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: The AI Impact on ICT”, scheduled for 19 November 2026 at the PLOES Floating Venue in Athens, promises to be a groundbreaking event that will explore the transformative power of…
Meet the Sponsors of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference – Research Promotion Foundation (RPF)
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) joins as silver sponsor of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference. The event will…
Meet the Sponsors of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference – Air France – KLM Group
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Air France-KLM Group joins as sponsor of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference. The event will take place on 19th November 2026 at the Ploes Floating Venue in Athens.…
Meet the Sponsors of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference – PULSAR
Cyprus Shipping News announces that PULSAR joins as Event sponsor of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference. The event will take place on 19th November 2026 at the Ploes Floating Venue in Athens. Click…
Meet the Sponsors of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference – Marpoint
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Marpoint joins as Welcome Coffee sponsor of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference. The event will take place on 19th November 2026 at the Ploes Floating Venue in…
Meet the Sponsors of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference – Dualog
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Dualog joins as sponsor of the 5th CSN Greece ICT Conference. The event will take place on 19th November 2026 at the Ploes Floating Venue in Athens. Click here to…
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