Cyprus.
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…
Satellite monitoring reveals recurring vessel activity across three of Cyprus’s marine protected areas
More than two thousand detections at Lady’s Mile, Latsi-Akamas and Cavo Greco within the months of June-August highlight distinct activity patterns and the value of stronger observation in sensitive…
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.
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 and increasingly multi-fuel shipping sector, as it marks 60 years since its establishment in 1966.…
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 comprehensive political agreement. Our base case will…
MarinePALS and SEAker to link cadet training records with verified sea service
MarinePALS and SEAker have signed a Philippine distribution agreement to connect digital cadet training records with verified sea service. The…
DP World reaffirms long term partnership with India as executive chairman H.E. Essa Kazim makes first visit
Executive Chairman H.E. Essa Kazim, Group CEO Mr. Yuvraj Narayan and members of the board engage with JNPA leadership to explore opportunities for…
Sarjak Container Lines opens Ahmedabad Office to strengthen its Western India operations
Sarjak Container Lines , part of the Saksham Group of Companies, has expanded its presence in Gujarat with the opening of a new office in Ahmedabad,…
SFL announces sale of four LR2 and three Suezmax tankers, and termination of charters
SFL Corporation announced that it has agreed to sell four 2014- and 2015-built LR2 product tankers…
Smart Ship Hub brings sustainability conversation beyond shipping with screening of All the World is Green
Smart Ship Hub, the maritime intelligence platform specialising in the collection and analysis of…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 09 OCTOBER 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 09th October 2026. Weekly Report…
LR strengthens Middle East naval presence with Hossam Edris appointment
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East,…
“K” LINE’s LNG carriers Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah receive MPA Green Ship Award
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Group owns, through joint venture companies, and operates the LNG carriers…
NORDEN raises full-year guidance
On the back of strong operational performance, NORDEN upgrades the 2026 full-year net profit On…
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 and increasingly multi-fuel shipping sector, as it marks 60 years since its establishment in 1966.…
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…
MarinePALS and SEAker to link cadet training records with verified sea service
MarinePALS and SEAker have signed a Philippine distribution agreement to connect digital cadet…
DP World reaffirms long term partnership with India as executive chairman H.E. Essa Kazim makes first visit
Executive Chairman H.E. Essa Kazim, Group CEO Mr. Yuvraj Narayan and members of the board engage…
Sarjak Container Lines opens Ahmedabad Office to strengthen its Western India operations
Sarjak Container Lines , part of the Saksham Group of Companies, has expanded its presence in…
SFL announces sale of four LR2 and three Suezmax tankers, and termination of charters
SFL Corporation announced that it has agreed to sell four 2014- and 2015-built LR2 product tankers…
Smart Ship Hub brings sustainability conversation beyond shipping with screening of All the World is Green
Smart Ship Hub, the maritime intelligence platform specialising in the collection and analysis of…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 09 OCTOBER 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 09th October 2026. Weekly Report…
LR strengthens Middle East naval presence with Hossam Edris appointment
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East,…
“K” LINE’s LNG carriers Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah receive MPA Green Ship Award
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Group owns, through joint venture companies, and operates the LNG carriers…
NORDEN raises full-year guidance
On the back of strong operational performance, NORDEN upgrades the 2026 full-year net profit On…
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Technical.
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 other critical assets, companies in Ocean Autonomy Cluster and NORDSEC – Nordic Defence and Security Cluster are developing autonomous technologies designed to strengthen surveillance and situational…
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…
MacGregor to equip four additional Skywalker-class CSOVs with motion-compensated cranes and gangways
The order builds on the proven performance, reliability and safety of MacGregor's motion-compensated cranes and gangways. MacGregor has won an order from Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering…
Clean Harbors completes acquisitions of EnviroServe and ES&H
Transactions Expand Clean Harbors’ Technical Services and Field Services Businesses EnviroServe’s Network of Waste Handling Locations Boosts Company’s Collection Capabilities ES&H Adds…
South Korea, China clash over LNG carrier market
Fierce competition is unfolding between South Korea and China in the market for large liquefied natural gas )carriers, which represent high value-added vessels. As China initiates a pursuit by…
HD Hyundai delivers World’s First “Lashing-Free” Container Ship
Applied to a 13,000-TEU container ship built and delivered for a French shipping company Increases on-deck cargo capacity by more than 10% while enhancing container stability Recognized as a key…
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.…
Framo signs landmark service agreement covering Petrobras FPSO fleet
Four-year agreement covering approximately 30 FPSOs is Framo’s largest service contract of its kind…
MacGregor to equip four additional Skywalker-class CSOVs with motion-compensated cranes and gangways
The order builds on the proven performance, reliability and safety of MacGregor's…
Clean Harbors completes acquisitions of EnviroServe and ES&H
Transactions Expand Clean Harbors’ Technical Services and Field Services Businesses EnviroServe’s…
South Korea, China clash over LNG carrier market
Fierce competition is unfolding between South Korea and China in the market for large liquefied…
Digitalisation.
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 disruptions Samsung Electronics today announced the latest update to SmartThings, its global connected living platform now serving 470 million registered users and supporting 430+ Works with…
SAP showcases the autonomous enterprise in caution
Just five months after promising customers that it would enable them to become AI-native autonomous enterprises, SAP has delivered: showcasing it…
Hong Kong Trade Development Council raises export forecast again as AI boom gathers pace
The ongoing AI boom has prompted the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to raise its 2026 export growth forecast again, to 42-47%, as Hong Kong reinforces its position as a high-value trading and…
Marlink and TXOne Networks enter Global Strategic Partnership to strengthen Cyber Resilience across Maritime and Industrial Operations
Helping organisations safeguard mission-critical operations, reduce cyber risk, and navigate increasingly complex regulatory obligations. Marlink, a global leader in managed services for…
Marpoint achieves new ISO Certifications, strengthening Data Privacy and Business Continuity
Marpoint has achieved ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO 22301 certification, strengthening its existing ISO/IEC 27001 certification and reinforcing its commitment to information security, data privacy and…
Voyager awarded $22.4M DoW contract for Next-Gen Satellite Deployment Systems
Commercial technology unlocks new mission capacity for national security launches Voyager Technologies announced the award of a $22.4 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Strategic…
Energy.
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 new research project to build new knowledge on how vessels can be designed to better harness the potential of modern wind propulsion systems. Shipping is facing one of the greatest transformations in…
Ula turns 40 a story about people, technology and value creation
On 6 October, it is 40 years since Ula started oil and gas production. The field was originally expected to produce for around 10–11 years. Four…
LNG bunkering vessel “Kaguya” achieves its 200th LNG Bunkering Operation
Providing Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Services in the Chubu region On September 30, 2026 the LNG Bunkering Vessel “Kaguya” achieved a cumulative total of 200th safe ship-to-ship LNG bunkering…
Yinson Production signs contract amendment with Eni for major FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor gas capacity upgrade
Yinson Production is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract amendment with client Eni on 2 October 2026 for a major Non-Associated Gas modification project on the FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor…
Equinor updated cost estimate for the Snøhvit Future project
On behalf of the partnership, Equinor has updated the cost estimate for Snøhvit Future to NOK 26.5 billion in 2026 value. The timetable for the project remains unchanged, with onshore compression…
Europe remains top destination for US LNG in September amid winter storage rebuild
HIGHLIGHTS Europe receives 53% of September cargoes Netherlands, Egypt top September destinations EU storage trails prior years More than half of US LNG cargoes delivered in…
Yachts & Cruises.
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…
Viking Line enters into a cooperation agreement with TT-Line to strengthen services between Finland and Estonia
Viking Line Plc has entered into a Joint Operation Agreement with TT-Line concerning operations on the Vuosaari Muuga route. The arrangement strengthens Viking Line's position in freight…
Condé Nast Traveler Readers name Viking #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans for sixth consecutive year
Viking Celebrates Six Years at the Top of the Readers’ Choice Awards Viking® has once again been voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2026 Readers’…
Holland America Line gets ready to celebrate 80 years in Alaska following successful 2026 Cruise Season
The cruise line unveils more ways to experience the Great Land in 2027 and reflects on the community support in 2026 ahead of milestone anniversary Key Highlights Eight decades of Alaska expertise…
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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