Cyprus.
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…
Your documents already have a voice – It is time we learned to listen
Why the future of maritime compliance is not more paperwork, but proactive safety. Over the years I have sat in a great many offices and stood aboard a great many ships. Almost everywhere, when the…
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.
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland markets face squeeze on fuel, chemicals, metals and grains Power plants reduce output due to cooling water limitations……
Oil producers buy tankers directly to navigate blocked routes
Oil-producing countries that have frequently experienced blockages in major Middle Eastern shipping routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red…
New LNG Carrier for CNOOC Group Named “GREENERGY RIVER”
On August 4, HUAJING LNG TRANSPORT PTE. LTD. (HLT), a joint venture company in which NYK participates, held a naming ceremony for a new…
Lloyd’s Register launches industry-first framework for digital 3D model approval
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use intelligent 3D models during class approval Lloyd’s Register (LR) has…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 10th August 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following opening market commentary [xclusiv] 2026_08_10 Market Commentary:…
Panama strengthens its global standing as ship registry earns ISO 9001:2015 recertification
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and operational…
UK P&I Club appoints Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director
The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting…
Nordic American Tankers announced sale of two Suezmax tankers and contracting of two newbuildings
NAT has entered into firm agreements to sell two suezmax tankers (2004 and 2005-built) at a net…
DHT Holdings announces agreement to acquire a 2018 built VLCC
DHT Holdings announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a VLCC built in 2018 at…
OpenGate Capital to acquire Maersk Training, the Global Safety Training and Gas-Safety Services Business of Maersk
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive…
Route avoidance is no longer enough: The Houthis strike a Saudi tanker off Yanbu
The Houthi campaign has moved beyond the assumption that geographic distance provides protection.…
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland markets face squeeze on fuel, chemicals, metals and grains Power plants reduce output due to cooling water limitations……
Oil producers buy tankers directly to navigate blocked routes
Oil-producing countries that have frequently experienced blockages in major Middle Eastern…
New LNG Carrier for CNOOC Group Named “GREENERGY RIVER”
On August 4, HUAJING LNG TRANSPORT PTE. LTD. (HLT), a joint venture company in which NYK…
Lloyd’s Register launches industry-first framework for digital 3D model approval
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use intelligent 3D models…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 10th August 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following opening market…
Panama strengthens its global standing as ship registry earns ISO 9001:2015 recertification
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and operational…
UK P&I Club appoints Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director
The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting…
Nordic American Tankers announced sale of two Suezmax tankers and contracting of two newbuildings
NAT has entered into firm agreements to sell two suezmax tankers (2004 and 2005-built) at a net…
DHT Holdings announces agreement to acquire a 2018 built VLCC
DHT Holdings announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a VLCC built in 2018 at…
OpenGate Capital to acquire Maersk Training, the Global Safety Training and Gas-Safety Services Business of Maersk
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive…
Route avoidance is no longer enough: The Houthis strike a Saudi tanker off Yanbu
The Houthi campaign has moved beyond the assumption that geographic distance provides protection.…
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Technical.
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 subsea infrastructure capabilities. Purpose-built for next-generation offshore wind developments and cross-border submarine power interconnections, the vessel is equipped with a 16,000-tonne cable…
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…
Kemppi Group establishes Kemplink – new company to accelerate the future of electric power transfer
Kemppi Group has established a new subsidiary, Kemplink Ltd. Kemplink designs and manufactures high-power DC fast-charging cables for electric passenger vehicles and heavy-duty transport and…
Damen delivers CF 3850 CF Anja to Juru Agentura Forsa
Lithuania's Juru Agentura Forsa took delivery of the CF 3850 CF Anja from Damen On 3 August, Damen Shipyards Group delivered a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to Lithuania-based Juru Agentura…
Schulte Marine concept announced steel cutting ceremony of 14,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel at TZSF.
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 14,000 DWT Multi- Purpose Vessel (Hull No. SF240209) under its supervision at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co., Ltd, China.…
Hempel launches new steel fire protection coating designed to reduce paint consumption
Hempafire Optima 515 helps infrastructure projects maintain certified fire performance while supporting lower material consumption and material-related environmental impact where specified.…
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…
India gains momentum as Bangladesh ship recycling market comes under pressure
Wirana Shipping has identified improving steel demand in India as an encouraging sign for the…
Kemppi Group establishes Kemplink – new company to accelerate the future of electric power transfer
Kemppi Group has established a new subsidiary, Kemplink Ltd. Kemplink designs and manufactures…
Damen delivers CF 3850 CF Anja to Juru Agentura Forsa
Lithuania's Juru Agentura Forsa took delivery of the CF 3850 CF Anja from Damen On 3…
Schulte Marine concept announced steel cutting ceremony of 14,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel at TZSF.
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 14,000 DWT Multi- Purpose…
Digitalisation.
Floating Data Centers emerge as growth engine for shipbuilding industry
Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai are racing into sea-based AI infrastructure as land and power limits squeeze data center expansion As the power and land shortages triggered by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution accelerate, the “Floating Data Center (FDC),” which operates AI servers on the sea, is emerging as a massive game-changer in the global shipbuilding and offshore…
NAPA launches NAPA Checklist to digitalise onboard operational workflows
Co-developed with leading cruise operators like HX Expeditions, the new step-by-step digital workflow connects to NAPA Logbook and NAPA Fleet…
Planet and the Government of Rwanda launch First-of-its-Kind National Satellite Data Program in Africa
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, and the Government of Rwanda today announced the launch of a new national program to provide Planet’s data to…
Voyager Awarded Space Force Contract for Resilient Satellite Communications
Voyager Technologies was awarded a contract with the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop space-to-space communication capabilities. The effort supports a resilient data transport…
Silicon Motion unveils MonTitan™ SSD Reference Design Kit for AI Infrastructure
Next-Generation PerformaShape™ Technology Significantly Improves SSD QoS for Agentic AI Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash…
Singfar Group embraces digitalisation with iO3’s V.Sight AI Video Analytics for vessel surveillance
Pioneering Technology Adoption to Drive Efficiency and Safety in the Bunker Sector iOThree, a pioneering provider of digital solutions for the maritime industry, is proud to announce the deployment…
Energy.
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 the survey expected to have a duration of close to 50 days. Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, commented: "We are very pleased to secure this contract award, which provides visibility into the first…
ExxonMobil in Mozambique awards McDermott Letter of Intent for Rovuma LNG Project
McDermott Energy Solutions (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of McDermott and a majority shareholder in the SMDC joint venture with Saipem S.p.A., Daewoo…
Southeast Asia to deliver less than one-third of planned gas power capacity by 2030
Southeast Asia is expected to deliver less than one-third of its planned gas-fired power capacity by 2030, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, highlighting a widening gap between…
Vegard Frihammer appointed new CEO of Vireon
The Board of Directors of Vireon AS has appointed Vegard Frihammer as the company’s new CEO. Frihammer joins Vireon from his position as Vice President Business Development at Corvus Energy Fuel Cell…
Himile delegation to Norway advances LCO₂ Tank Development
Provaris welcomed a delegation from Himile Heavy Industries to Oslo and Fiskå for a series of technical workshops conducted under our Memorandum of Understanding with Yinson. MOU with Yinson and…
Offshore wind push to reshape Türkiye’s renewables landscape, says GlobalData
Türkiye is stepping into its first major offshore wind chapter with the launch of its inaugural offshore YEKA tender, an event that could reshape its power-generation mix, unlock vast investments,…
Yachts & Cruises.
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…
TUI Cruises doubles down on LBM in Europe – ENGINE
German cruise operator TUI Cruises will step up its use of liquefied biomethane (LBM) across its European cruise programme. Its dual-fuel cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax operates…
Catalina Sugar Beach set to become premier destination in the Caribbean, showcasing the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic
MSC Group reveals "Catalina Sugar Beach" as the name of new Catalina Island destination off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic, set to open in November 2026 Enhanced destination to…
Carnival Corporation sets new Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Reduction Target
World's largest cruise company reinforces GHG intensity goal with new 25% reduction target by 2029, raising previous goal by five percentage points and accelerating timeline by one year New…
Events.
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 Martina Meinders Managing Director - Marin Shipmanagement Martina Meinders built up a successful international career in shipping for the past four decades. Starting from Hamburg in the 1990’s,…
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.……
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…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Panel discussion: “Technology in the Driver’s Seat: Rethinking the Last Mile of Crew Change” – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Panel discussion: Technology in the Driver's Seat: Rethinking the Last Mile of Crew Change Moderator: Toomas Koost, Chief Operating Officer &…
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference – “Beyond Wellness: Engineering Actionable Mental Health Systems Onboard” by Yiannis Michael, CEO & Founder – Repaint Your Life Holistic Mental Health Centres – VIDEO
The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference - "Beyond Wellness: Engineering Actionable Mental Health Systems Onboard" by Yiannis Michael, CEO & Founder - Repaint Your Life Holistic Mental Health…
Interviews.
Podcasts.
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