Cyprus.
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…
CSN Summer Holidays: 12 to 21 August 2026
Dear CSN Readers, Please note that the CSN office will be dropping anchor for a short summer break between the 12th and 21st of August 2026. During this period, our daily news updates will be paused…
Exclusive CSN Interview: Kratinos Socratous on the Evolution of Capo Bay Hotel and the destination’s branding as ‘Protaras Riviera’
Welcome to a special feature on Cyprus Shipping News. While our daily focus remains on the maritime and shipping sectors, the broader economic resilience of our island is closely tied to the…
Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers
MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company's four-ship alternative-fuel newbuilding programme Lemissoler Navigation has celebrated the naming of MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem…
Greece.
Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered…
Diana Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers announce mutual agreement to terminate vessel sale and purchase agreement
Diana's Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genco Remains on the Table Termination of Agreement Has No Impact on Diana’s $1.411 Billion in Committed Financing Nearly Eight Weeks Have Passed…
A new investment in state-of-the-art equipment to enhance productivity and improve service quality at the Thessaloniki port
Eight new hybrid Straddle Carriers, as part of the new growth phase of the Port of Thessaloniki, upgrade its service levels, storage capacity and energy efficiency. ThPA S.A. has received and is…
Diana Shipping announced Time Charter Contract agreements
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered…
World.
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang to the European List of approved ship recycling facilities. Danish Shipping warmly welcomes the proposal,…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container terminals PC14-17 on the southern pier of the Port Island) area of the…
Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 33 2026 Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
Clean Arctic Alliance reacts to ships sailing from Asia to Europe via Arctic Route
Responding to reports that the Liberian-flagged container vessel Dubai Tower has departed the Chinese port city of Ningbo in an attempt to cross the…
Mental Health Support Solutions expands support for Filipino seafarers with digital communication hygiene programme for families
As shipping has become more connected than ever before, Mental Health Support Solutions , member of OneCare Group, is helping Filipino seafarers and…
NorthStandard joins the SSI as a member with a focus on the SSI’s Human Risk and Resilience platform
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative announced that NorthStandard, one of the world's leading marine…
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European Automotive Logistics Company
Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle…
DP World and World Food programme deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities in Africa
DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to…
VIKAND Clinical Data reinforces Gard Findings on Maritime’s highest-cost crew health risk
Cardiovascular disease may account for a relatively small proportion of onboard medical…
Mercy Ships returns to Ghana with its largest Hospital Ship
The Global Mercy, following her recent field service in Sierra Leone and scheduled annual…
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland markets face…
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang to the European List of approved ship recycling facilities. Danish Shipping warmly welcomes the proposal,…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container terminals PC14-17 on…
Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 33 2026 Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
Clean Arctic Alliance reacts to ships sailing from Asia to Europe via Arctic Route
Responding to reports that the Liberian-flagged container vessel Dubai Tower has departed the…
Mental Health Support Solutions expands support for Filipino seafarers with digital communication hygiene programme for families
As shipping has become more connected than ever before, Mental Health Support Solutions , member of…
NorthStandard joins the SSI as a member with a focus on the SSI’s Human Risk and Resilience platform
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative announced that NorthStandard, one of the world's leading marine…
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European Automotive Logistics Company
Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle…
DP World and World Food programme deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities in Africa
DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to…
VIKAND Clinical Data reinforces Gard Findings on Maritime’s highest-cost crew health risk
Cardiovascular disease may account for a relatively small proportion of onboard medical…
Mercy Ships returns to Ghana with its largest Hospital Ship
The Global Mercy, following her recent field service in Sierra Leone and scheduled annual…
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland markets face…
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22 Sept 2026
5th CSN Greece ICT Conference
19 Nov 2026
Technical.
HD Hyundai launches Peru Navy Ship
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it recently held a launch ceremony for the ‘Chimbote,’ the first of the Peruvian Navy’s new landing support ships, at the SIMA shipyard in Peru. The launch ceremony was attended and directly hosted by Keiko Fujimori, President of Peru, with the attendance of government officials and relevant figures from both countries, including Rafael Belaunde,…
Baltic Shipping Company welcomes two new vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion
Baltic Shipping Company A/S has welcomed two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, strengthening its fleet with two next-generation…
MacGregor secures comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for six LNG-powered containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited
MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited in India. The…
Kongsberg Maritime awarded substantial deck machinery contract for a new FPSO development
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver advanced deck machinery for a new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel for an offshore…
ZTT successfully launches China’s advanced Self-Propelled Cable Laying Vessel
ZTT proudly marks the successful launch of "LanHaiLingHang", an industry-leading self-propelled Cable Laying Vessel (CLV)—a significant milestone in strengthening the nation's offshore energy and…
HD Hyundai wins US Data Center power deal
Contract Covers 1,000-MW Facility for Local Big Tech Client HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured an order for a large-scale power generation facility of 1,000 megawatts (MW) to supply…
HD Hyundai launches Peru Navy Ship
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it recently held a launch ceremony for the ‘Chimbote,’ the first of the Peruvian Navy’s new landing support ships, at the SIMA shipyard in Peru. The launch…
Baltic Shipping Company welcomes two new vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion
Baltic Shipping Company A/S has welcomed two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, strengthening its fleet with two next-generation coasters featuring wind-assisted propulsion and…
APM Terminals Elizabeth orders 34 Konecranes Electric Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes
APM Terminals Elizabeth has signed an agreement with Konecranes for boosting terminal operations…
MacGregor secures comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for six LNG-powered containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited
MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six…
Kongsberg Maritime awarded substantial deck machinery contract for a new FPSO development
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver…
ZTT successfully launches China’s advanced Self-Propelled Cable Laying Vessel
ZTT proudly marks the successful launch of "LanHaiLingHang", an industry-leading self-propelled…
Digitalisation.
TGS selects Speedcast to power fleet’s digital operations with high-speed, all-LEO satellite connectivity
Operator of specialist seismic streaming vessels signs multi-year contract for ultra-high bandwidth, low-latency data services across globally dispersed vessels Speedcast, a global communications and IT services provider and the world’s largest Starlink Authorized Reseller, today announced the implementation of an all-LEO solution across the fleet of TGS, a leading global provider of data and…
Rune Jensen appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of Space Norway
Morten Tengs will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Space Norway with effect from 1 September, when he will take up the role of Special…
SAP is innovating with AI because reinvention is in Cirque du Soleil’s DNA
For audiences, Cirque du Soleil is about wonder: gravity-defying performers, breathtaking costumes, immersive music, and moments that feel almost impossible. But behind every performance is something…
Nokia ranked No 1 for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s 2026 market landscape report
Recognition highlights Nokia’s leadership across all aspects of 5G core, with products that help operators modernize their networks for the AI era. For the second consecutive year, Nokia has been…
MACN launches Operational Intelligence tools
The Danish Maritime Fund-supported initiative transforms more than 70,000 corruption reports into practical tools for shipping companies and vessel crews worldwide For more than a decade, the…
GitLab Scales Agentic AI Across Trusted Software Delivery Workflows
GitLab Dedicated AI Gateway, now generally available, brings agentic AI to regulated and data-sensitive enterprises, letting them run GitLab Duo Agent Platform on GitLab Dedicated in their single…
Energy.
Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance sign MoU to advance emissions compliance and fleet decarbonisation
The Clean Shipping Alliance and the Marine Fuels Alliance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the shipping industry and bunker suppliers in meeting regulatory requirements on emissions, and to advance the transition to alternative fuels and emissions reduction technologies. The agreement will see CSA's expertise in exhaust gas cleaning systems and marine environmental technology…
France faces major resilience test as nuclear output rises and renewables scale up, says GlobalData
France is solidifying its reliance on nuclear power generation and accelerating energy storage deployment to bolster grid stability, while scaling up…
Lloyd’s Register supports LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for Perenco offshore gas project
The project underlines the growing role of asset life extension amid increasing demand for floating gas infrastructure. Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the…
Equinor joins Chevron in Namibia exploration licence
Equinor has signed an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited, a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia, to acquire a 17.4% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 in the Orange Basin…
Amazonica LNG expands Sea LNG membership into South America
Membership brings Colombian port and terminal expertise to the coalition as Cartagena and Barranquilla confirm status as an emerging LNG bunkering hub for the wider Caribbean SEA-LNG, the…
TGS awarded 4D Streamer Contract Offshore Australia
TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, announced the award of a 4D streamer acquisition contract offshore Australia. The Ramform Sovereign is scheduled to mobilize in December, with…
Yachts & Cruises.
Fred Olsen becomes first cruise line to sign Seafarer Pledge as part of continued commitment to crew welfare
Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board’s Seafarer Pledge, reinforcing its long-standing focus on crew wellbeing, career development and the future of…
Carnival Corporation among America’s best employers for women 2026
World’s largest cruise company earns Forbes recognition as a top employer for women, underscoring the strength of its culture built on well-being, inclusion and belonging Carnival Corporation, the…
American Cruise Lines names 2 more new US 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,…
MarineMax enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure Portfolio Company
MarineMax Shareholders to Receive $53.00 Per Share in Cash Sale is Direct Outcome of Strategic Review Process Led by the MarineMax Board of Directors MarineMax, Inc., a marina operator, superyacht…
Events.
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg – 22 September 2026
“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…
World Maritime Forum brings key fleet decisions together in Copenhagen
The two-day maritime conference will be held at Copenhagen’s AC Bella Sky Convention Center on 23-24 February 2027. World Maritime Forum 2027 is set…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – “The Regulatory Shield – RightShip’s RISQ & Crew Welfare Self-Assessment” by Martina Meinders, Managing Director – Marin Shipmanagement – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - "The Regulatory Shield – RightShip’s RISQ & Crew Welfare Self-Assessment" by Martina Meinders, Managing Director - Marin Shipmanagement …
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – “The Cost of Health & P&I Crew Claims” by Foteini Sifoniou, Crew Manager – Swiss Marine Inc. – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - "The Cost of Health & P&I Crew Claims" by Foteini Sifoniou, Crew Manager - Swiss Marine Inc. Foteini Sifoniou Crew Manager -…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Panel discussion: “Mental Health, Crew Welfare, and Wellbeing” – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Panel discussion: Mental Health, Crew Welfare, and Wellbeing Moderator: Iro Gidakou, Fleet Operations Manager, Maran Gas Panellists: – Capt. Vassilios…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Closing remarks from the chairman of the conference, Charity ceremony and Thank you from the organisers – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Closing remarks from the chairman of the conference by Marko Saul, Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder - Crewpoint Travel Charity Ceremony Stella…
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