Cyprus.
Spyros Papavassiliou honoured with the “Ge’ Néo Epicheirein” 2026 Award in the Shipping Enterprises category
Celebrating leadership, entrepreneurial excellence and a strong contribution to Cyprus shipping. Island Energies is proud to announce that Mr Spyros Papavassiliou, Deputy CEO and Executive Member of…
Eliana Savvidi, General Counsel at InterMaritime Shipmanagement recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2026 for the 6th Consecutive Year
Eliana Savvidi, General Counsel at InterMaritime Shipmanagement Ltd., has been recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2026 – for the 6th consecutive year - highlighting her…
WISTA Cyprus brings the next generation closer to the sea
As part of its activities for World Maritime Day 2026, WISTA Cyprus brought its members and their families together for “Here Only Monachus”, a children’s workshop dedicated to the Mediterranean monk…
Italy and Cyprus chart a shared course for the blue economy: Italy-Cyprus Maritime Business Forum in Limassol on 9 October
Institutions and businesses from both countries will meet at the DP World Terminal for three sessions on sustainable ports, shipping and maritime corridors. On Friday 9 October 2026, the DP World…
Greece.
Port of Piraeus “Kunpeng Scholarship” program returns for a second year with Broader Income Eligibility Criteria Supporting young generation and promoting excellence
Following the successful first year of its “Kunpeng Scholarship” Program, Piraeus Port Authority S.A. is continuing the initiative for the 2026–2027 academic year, with broader income eligibility…
ECONSHIP 2026 Chios at the centre of international maritime research
More than 200 researchers from 90 universities and organisations in 25 countries, 126 research papers, and a substantive dialogue between academia and the shipping industry The 3rd European…
BSM appoints Andreas Solomonides to lead BSM Cyprus and BSM Hellas
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has appointed Andreas Solomonides, currently Managing Director of BSM Cyprus, to lead the integrated Ship Management Centre BSM Cyprus and BSM Hellas. The change will…
12th ShipIT Conference: Shipping moves from Digital Transformation into the AI Era
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, data, energy efficiency and the new AMMITEC AI Working Group at the centre of this year’s conference The 12th ShipIT Conference was successfully held on…
World.
Port of Piraeus receives special award marking 10 years since COSCO SHIPPING joined its Shareholding Structure
Award presented at the 9th Infrastructure and Transport Conference ITC 2026 A significant milestone in the history of Piraeus Port Authority and the development of the Port of Piraeus was…
Seafarers’ voices must shape the future of mental health support at sea, says OneCare Group
The shipping industry must listen more closely to the lived experiences of seafarers if it is to build working environments that genuinely protect…
Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port Authority and DP World sign 15 year concession for new Mooring Container Terminal
The Chittagong Port Authority and DP World have signed a 15-year concession agreement for the operation and maintenance of the New Mooring Container…
ABP’s HELM Immingham opens for business
Associated British Ports marked the official opening of its HELM Immingham site, a 227-acre industrial and logistics development site. Seen as one…
Veson Nautical and Marcura expand partnership to Streamline Demurrage Management
Marcura Claims now integrates with IMOS, giving joint clients another way to manage demurrage. Global maritime technology leaders Veson Nautical and…
Thermal Weakness Drags Global Coal Flows Lower
Global seaborne coal flows fell 6.7% year on year in September 2026 to 115 Mt. Thermal coal drove…
VIKAND urges regular communication with seafarers during prolonged crises
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is…
CMA CGM and DSV strengthen their partnership to accelerate low-carbon shipping through ACT+
DSV chooses CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to support a targeted reduction of…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
LR2 demand grows despite 28% fall in clean product volume “During the first nine months of 2026,…
Singapore strengthens ship registry capabilities as Registry marks 60 Years
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is strengthening its capabilities to support a more digital…
Hormuz: Normalisation no longer needs to wait for a deal
Kpler is moving away from the assumption that reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires a…
Port of Piraeus receives special award marking 10 years since COSCO SHIPPING joined its Shareholding Structure
Award presented at the 9th Infrastructure and Transport Conference ITC 2026 A significant milestone in the history of Piraeus Port Authority and the development of the Port of Piraeus was…
Seafarers’ voices must shape the future of mental health support at sea, says OneCare Group
The shipping industry must listen more closely to the lived experiences of seafarers if it is to…
Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port Authority and DP World sign 15 year concession for new Mooring Container Terminal
The Chittagong Port Authority and DP World have signed a 15-year concession agreement for the…
ABP’s HELM Immingham opens for business
Associated British Ports marked the official opening of its HELM Immingham site, a 227-acre…
Veson Nautical and Marcura expand partnership to Streamline Demurrage Management
Marcura Claims now integrates with IMOS, giving joint clients another way to manage demurrage.…
Thermal Weakness Drags Global Coal Flows Lower
Global seaborne coal flows fell 6.7% year on year in September 2026 to 115 Mt. Thermal coal drove…
VIKAND urges regular communication with seafarers during prolonged crises
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is…
CMA CGM and DSV strengthen their partnership to accelerate low-carbon shipping through ACT+
DSV chooses CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to support a targeted reduction of…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
LR2 demand grows despite 28% fall in clean product volume “During the first nine months of 2026,…
Singapore strengthens ship registry capabilities as Registry marks 60 Years
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is strengthening its capabilities to support a more digital…
Hormuz: Normalisation no longer needs to wait for a deal
Kpler is moving away from the assumption that reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires a…
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Technical.
Goltens Worldwide enters into agreement for sale to HD Hyundai Marine Solution
Proposed acquisition supports long-term growth while preserving Goltens’ independence and commitment to customers Goltens Worldwide announced that it has entered into an agreement for its sale to HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS). The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the late fourth quarter of 2026 or early first quarter of 2027. The agreement represents an important step in Goltens'…
GTT Energy receives an order from Jiangnam Shipyard for the tank design of new LNG carriers
GTT Energy, the Group’s business unit dedicated to containment and energy management systems, announces that it has received, in the third quarter of…
Battery-powered ships sail past the 2,000-vessel milestone
The maritime industry’s decarbonization transition has reached another historic milestone, with the global fleet of battery-powered commercial vessels officially surpassing the 2,000-ship mark.…
New aftermarket contracts at Ulstein Verft secure activity into 2027
"In the past two weeks, we have signed contracts representing more than five months of work through to Easter 2027. In addition, we have been heavily engaged in conversion projects since March…
Developing autonomous systems to secure Norwegian ports
As the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) urges coastal communities to remain vigilant for suspicious activity and raises concerns about activity around ports, coastal infrastructure and…
Wärtsilä service agreement to support operational reliability of two newbuild TMS Cardiff Gas vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year service agreement with Greece-based operator TMS Cardiff Gas to support the operation of two newbuild liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGC) vessels.…
Goltens Worldwide enters into agreement for sale to HD Hyundai Marine Solution
Proposed acquisition supports long-term growth while preserving Goltens’ independence and commitment to customers Goltens Worldwide announced that it has entered into an agreement for its sale to HD…
GTT Energy receives an order from Jiangnam Shipyard for the tank design of new LNG carriers
GTT Energy, the Group’s business unit dedicated to containment and energy management systems, announces that it has received, in the third quarter of 2026, an order from Jiangnan shipyard for the…
WinGD awarded Global Service agreement for three TMS Cardiff Gas LNG carrier newbuilds
Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured a long-term engine service agreement covering three…
Battery-powered ships sail past the 2,000-vessel milestone
The maritime industry’s decarbonization transition has reached another historic milestone, with…
New aftermarket contracts at Ulstein Verft secure activity into 2027
"In the past two weeks, we have signed contracts representing more than five months of work…
Developing autonomous systems to secure Norwegian ports
As the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) urges coastal communities to remain vigilant…
Digitalisation.
Prime Tanker Management deploys ShipIn across its entire fleet to improve safety performance
Master-led use of operational insight supports measurable improvement across PPE, bridge, and technical performance while strengthening fleet-wide assurance and TMSA readiness Prime Tanker Management has adopted ShipIn’s FleetVision™ platform across its managed fleet, giving Masters and shore teams a clearer view of everyday vessel operations and stronger evidence to support safety……
T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G lights narrows the field to 40 schools chasing a $1M upgrade
Each finalist earns $25,000 and a T-Mobile-hosted Home Game Celebration as communities nationwide vote and rally for their hometown teams Four…
MessageGears expands Warehouse-Native AI with new MCP, agent-ready APIs, and built-in predictive models
As more marketing work moves into AI assistants, MessageGears becomes the governed execution layer between AI and the data warehouse. MessageGears, the leading data-native cross-channel marketing…
Teledyne Raymarine Commercial introduces MyRA 2.0 Voyage Planning Platform
Teledyne Raymarine Commercial, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated introduced MyRA™ 2.0, a next-generation web-based voyage planning and route appraisal platform designed to help commercial…
Cognitum One announces ruOS, the Enterprise Computer Platform for AI Agents
As Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots bring AI agents with computers of their own into the mainstream, ruOS gives enterprises a multi-agent environment they own and control. AI assistants are becoming…
Samsung introduces ‘SmartThings Now’ in new platform update that brings more intuitive user experiences
SmartThings Now leads a redesigned Home tab experience by delivering personalized information and controls at the right time Local control keeps connected devices responsive, even during network…
Energy.
SLB awarded Digital Drilling contract by TotalEnergies
Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced a 15-year agreement with TotalEnergies to use the DrillPlan™ coherent well planning and engineering solutions. The agreement will support TotalEnergies’ transition to a digital planning environment, connecting subsurface insights with well planning and engineering. Enabled by SLB’s DrillPlan solutions and the expertise of both…
Seatrium secures Full-Scope EPCIC FSRU conversion contract from Excelerate Energy, advancing energy security through floating LNG Infrastructure
• Includes option for a second EPCIC FSRU conversion contract • Engineering activities to commence in 4Q2026, with target delivery in 2028 Seatrium…
Corvus Blue Whale NxtGen Energy awarded DNV type approval
Corvus Energy, the leading provider of energy storage solutions for the maritime industry, announced that DNV has granted Type Approval to its Blue Whale NxtGen Energy battery system, in both…
Where Chemistry meets performance PETRONAS advances sustainable fuel innovation
PETRONAS’ Advanced Sustainable Fuel is powering winning performance for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in Formula One’s first season of advanced sustainable fuels, extending the team’s…
Equinor gas discovery at the Gullfaks field in the North Sea
Equinor and its partners have discovered gas at the Gullfaks South field, 190 kilometres northwest of Bergen. Between 0.5 million and 1.6 million standard cubic metres of recoverable oil…
Wallenius Marine takes the next step for wind-powered shipping in new research project
Wind is once again set to become one of shipping’s most important sources of energy. To accelerate this development, Wallenius Marine, together with KTH, RISE and AlfaWall Oceanbird, is launching a…
Yachts & Cruises.
ABP welcomes HANSEATIC spirit the largest ever cruise ship to visit the Port of Ipswich
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition vessel, HANSEATIC spirit, becomes the largest cruise ship ever to visit Ipswich, highlighting the growing appeal of regional UK cruise destination Associated British…
MSC Cruises reveals spectacular entertainment programme coming to MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises unveiled the lineup of spectacular entertainment offerings for its newest World Class ship, MSC World Asia, when she begins sailing the Mediterranean from 4 December 2026. The new…
Omnia Marine opens a new chapter for Nomad yachts in Mainland China
Nomad announced the appointment of Omnia Marine as its exclusive dealer in Mainland China, opening a new chapter for the brand in a market where a growing number of owners are…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® unveils new bar and beverage experiences aboard Seven Seas Prestige™
All-New Galileo’s Bar, Mediterranean-Inspired Beverages and an Exclusive Seven Seas Prestige Cocktail Bring New Flavors to the Regent Experience Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading…
Events.
ONE DAY LEFT until the CSN London Maritime Forum “Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future” – REGISTER NOW
“Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future” REGISTER HERE Date: 13 October 2026 Time: 09:00-15:00 Venue: Marriott Hotel Regent's Park Following the success of our events across Europe and Asia, Cyprus Shipping News is proud to present the inaugural CSN London Maritime Forum. In an era defined by profound geopolitical instability, shifting regulatory frameworks, and volatile capital markets,…
Nor-Shipping targets tomorrow’s vessels today with 2027 award call
Nor-Shipping has launched its 2027 Next Generation Ship Award, turning the spotlight on projects with the potential to steer shipping towards more…
Meet the Sponsors of the CSN London Maritime Forum – ISX Financial
Cyprus Shipping News is pleased to welcome ISX Financial as the Platinum Sponsor of the CSN London Maritime Forum. The event will take place on 13 October 2026 at the Marriott Hotel Regent’s Park,…
Meet the Sponsors of the CSN London Maritime Forum – WEST
Cyprus Shipping News is pleased to welcome WEST as the Silver Sponsor of the CSN London Maritime Forum. The event will take place on 13 October 2026 at the Marriott Hotel Regent’s Park, London.…
Meet the Sponsors of the CSN London Maritime Forum – Preston Turnbull
Cyprus Shipping News is pleased to welcome Preston Turnbull as the Silver Sponsor of the CSN London Maritime Forum. The event will take place on 13 October 2026 at the Marriott Hotel Regent’s Park,…
Meet the Sponsors of the CSN London Maritime Forum – Aphentrica Marine Insurance Brokers
Cyprus Shipping News is pleased to welcome Aphentrica Marine Insurance Brokers as the Event Sponsor of the CSN London Maritime Forum. The event will take place on 13 October 2026 at the Marriott…
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