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.
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,…
ATPI Greece marks 50 years at the heart of global crew changes
Five decades supporting the Greek and global shipping community 35% of ATPI’s marine business now managed from Greece More than 130 professionals supporting clients across every major maritime time…
Euroseas announces a new time charter contract for its 2001-built 2,556 teu Feeder Containership, M/V EM Corfu, and the sale of its sister vessel, M/V Evridiki G
Euroseas an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced a new time charter contract for its 2,556 teu feeder…
World.
IMO Council backs second term for Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027. The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General…
US midterm results raise LNG carrier order risks for Korean Shipbuilders
With Democrats securing victories in the U.S. midterm elections, analysts have raised concerns that the order outlook for liquefied natural gas…
Shipbroker’s document delay leads to US$24,000 demurrage settlement, ITIC warns
A shipbroker contributed US$24,000 towards a settlement of a demurrage dispute after delays in forwarding key documents complicated a claim between…
How China became a leader in green shipping corridors
A recent report from the Global Maritime Forum reveals that China has quickly become a global leader in green shipping corridors, with nearly…
LR and MAWANI sign agreement to support the development of Saudi Arabia’s maritime and ports sector
Collaboration will explore opportunities spanning safety, sustainability, digitalisation, institutional capability and professional development…
Jamaica launches IMO Council bid with call for inclusive maritime leadership
The Jamaica has launched its campaign for re-election to Category C of the International Maritime…
IMO Council urges stronger protection of seafarers amid threats to global shipping
Council condemns attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Black Sea, mourns loss of 25th…
New Leaders take charge of two Port of Long Beach Divisions
Promoted directors named to head Survey, Maintenance divisions Focused on transforming itself into…
UK P&I Club takes measured 2027 P&I premium renewal position as it continues plans to reinforce resilience and support for Members
The Board of the UK P&I Club has agreed a 4.5% General Increase for the 2027 policy year…
APAC to lead global transformers market growth through 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The global transformers market is set for steady growth as utilities and network operators expand…
From mine to market – NORDEN connects Comilog’s manganese ore with global markets
NORDEN’s dedicated transhipment operation in Gabon, run under a long term contract with…
IMO Council backs second term for Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027. The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General…
US midterm results raise LNG carrier order risks for Korean Shipbuilders
With Democrats securing victories in the U.S. midterm elections, analysts have raised concerns that…
Shipbroker’s document delay leads to US$24,000 demurrage settlement, ITIC warns
A shipbroker contributed US$24,000 towards a settlement of a demurrage dispute after delays in…
How China became a leader in green shipping corridors
A recent report from the Global Maritime Forum reveals that China has quickly become a global…
LR and MAWANI sign agreement to support the development of Saudi Arabia’s maritime and ports sector
Collaboration will explore opportunities spanning safety, sustainability, digitalisation,…
Jamaica launches IMO Council bid with call for inclusive maritime leadership
The Jamaica has launched its campaign for re-election to Category C of the International Maritime…
IMO Council urges stronger protection of seafarers amid threats to global shipping
Council condemns attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Black Sea, mourns loss of 25th…
New Leaders take charge of two Port of Long Beach Divisions
Promoted directors named to head Survey, Maintenance divisions Focused on transforming itself into…
UK P&I Club takes measured 2027 P&I premium renewal position as it continues plans to reinforce resilience and support for Members
The Board of the UK P&I Club has agreed a 4.5% General Increase for the 2027 policy year…
APAC to lead global transformers market growth through 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The global transformers market is set for steady growth as utilities and network operators expand…
From mine to market – NORDEN connects Comilog’s manganese ore with global markets
NORDEN’s dedicated transhipment operation in Gabon, run under a long term contract with…
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22 Sept 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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19 Nov 2026
Technical.
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 Energy Transition initiative, which brings together energy research and education to accelerate the energy transition. Engine technology has an important role in enabling this change. As electricity…
Shin Yang Trading and Nippon Paint Marine Malaysia partner to strengthen coatings supply in East Malaysia
Shin Yang Trading a premier industrial supply and logistics subsidiary of the Shin Yang Group of Companies, has finalised a distribution partnership…
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and tagline
Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new logo and tagline, ‘Beyond begins here’. This is the company’s first independent visual identity following its demerger from Kongsberg Gruppen and listing on…
Tallinn supply desk Vessel Core opens free toolkit for identifying engine-room parts
Vessel Core OÜ, an independent technical supply desk for ship engine-room spare parts, has opened a free library of marking readers and calculators on its website. The tools help engineers and…
RINA’s Hellenic Technical Committee puts energy-efficient newbuilding design and AI in focus
Project Mermaid, battery integration and practical AI applications highlight opportunities for more efficient ship design and fleet operations Energy-efficient ship design, developments in the…
Carrier Transicold introduces SimplyFRESH to protect perishables with atmosphere control on shorter refrigerated container voyages
Carrier Transicold has introduced SimplyFRESH™, a passive controlled atmosphere system designed to help protect perishable cargo on shorter refrigerated container voyages, providing a cost-efficient…
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…
Shin Yang Trading and Nippon Paint Marine Malaysia partner to strengthen coatings supply in East Malaysia
Shin Yang Trading a premier industrial supply and logistics subsidiary of the Shin Yang Group of Companies, has finalised a distribution partnership with Nippon Paint Marine Malaysia Sdn Bhd,…
Alfa Laval to acquire NAVTOR AS to strengthen the digital offering for the maritime sector
Alfa Laval has today entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NAVTOR AS for 700MUSD (6.85…
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and tagline
Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new logo and tagline, ‘Beyond begins here’. This is the…
Tallinn supply desk Vessel Core opens free toolkit for identifying engine-room parts
Vessel Core OÜ, an independent technical supply desk for ship engine-room spare parts, has opened a…
RINA’s Hellenic Technical Committee puts energy-efficient newbuilding design and AI in focus
Project Mermaid, battery integration and practical AI applications highlight opportunities for more…
Digitalisation.
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 Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to bring fast, reliable connectivity to those beyond the reach of traditional networks. As an authorized reseller, Can Marine will…
ST Engineering iDirect, KT SAT, Waldo and Intellian selected to advance secure maritime connectivity for South Korean Government Project
ST Engineering iDirect’s proven ground technology and South Korean industry expertise will support secure, resilient and scalable mission-critical…
Top Glory Marine launches Vessel Portal to reduce admin burden of ship waste reporting
Top Glory Marine (TGM) has launched a web-based Vessel Portal designed to save time for ship managers and vessel crews by simplifying the way waste disposal information is reported and processed. The…
AST SpaceMobile to Build Own 20-Ton Rocket to Deploy BlueBird Satellites in Low Earth Orbit Using Miranda Engines from Firefly Aerospace
The rocket – named Blacklift – is designed for reusability, leveraging an engine architecture with over a decade of development and proven flight heritage, enabling up to five BlueBird satellites…
Telecom Carriers move toward unified, AI-based Architectures
Operators integrate networks and software into cloud-native models for efficiency and customer experience, ISG Provider Lens® report says Telecom enterprises are adopting new, integrated operating…
AskChief surpasses 100-vessel milestone in under a year and opens its specialised maritime AI to the wider market
Putting each company’s own knowledge to work for maritime Technical and HSQE teams. AskChief, Specialised AI for maritime Technical and HSQE teams,announced that it is opening its platform to the…
Energy.
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. The office will house operations, engineering and technical teams supporting the company’s activities in the Netherlands and beyond. With its established maritime and offshore industry cluster,…
Fugro awarded multiyear framework contract for Geotechnical Site Investigations offshore Germany, for offshore wind development
Fugro has secured a multiyear framework agreement with the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) to undertake geotechnical site…
Velesto secures PETRONAS Carigali contract for NAGA 3
Velesto Energy Berhad ('Velesto' or 'the Group'), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd ('PETRONAS Carigali') to…
Kongsberg Maritime secures automation and safety systems contract for Equinor’s Wisting field development
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract to provide the Safety and Automation System for Equinor’s Wisting Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, a key milestone in the…
Excelerate Energy and AxDo Bahamas announce Long-Term LNG Supply agreement supporting Planned Bahamas LNG Hub
Excelerate to advance Caribbean growth strategy with new offshore LNG storage and distribution terminal to be located near the island of Grand Bahama AxDo Bahamas to serve as anchor customer under…
Lowina Lundström appointed Vice President, Biogas at Gasum
Lundström joins the Gasum Group Management Team. Lowina Lundström has been appointed Vice President, Biogas at Gasum starting 1 December 2026. She will be responsible for Gasum’s biogas business…
Yachts & Cruises.
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…
Central Romana, AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises forge long-term strategic partnership to strengthen homeport operations and air connectivity
The agreement establishes mutual commitments to support cruise operations, international air connectivity, and long-term growth in the Dominican Republic. London, November 4, 2026. - Central Romana…
Interferry announces new board of directors at 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
As Interferry successfully concludes its 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok, the global association representing the ferry industry announces the election of its new Board of Directors, voted…
Norwegian Cruise Line gives ‘Cruise- Curious’ travellers 10 reason 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™,…
Events.
ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026
From Recognition to Real-World Action: Shipping Leaders Share Strategies for a Changing World The ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026 brought together over 350 participants representing 180 companies and organisations at Asteria Glyfada, Athens, on 3 November, for a full day of strategic dialogue and practical knowledge exchange. Under the theme “Reshaping Sustainable…
IBEX opens call for proposals to shape 2027 Education Conference
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference announced it has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2027 IBEX Education Conference,…
2 Weeks 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,…
The 16th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference takes place on 16 and 17 November
- Aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address - Reinforcing Hong Kong's position as international trade and maritime centres and an…
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,…
5th CSN Greece ICT Conference, Athens 19th November 2026 “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: The AI Impact on ICT” – Save the date
About the Conference The 5th CSN Greece Shipping ICT Conference, titled “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: The AI Impact on ICT”, will take place on 19th November 2026 at PLOES in Athens. The Rules of…
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