3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate – “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” REGISTER HERE

Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 16:00-19:00
Venue: Columbia Plaza, Limassol

The third CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate is taking place in Limassol on 22nd January 2026. The event is placed under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry and supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Cyprus Marine Club, CYMEPA, WISTA Cyprus, YoungShip Cyprus, ICS Cyprus branch, Cyprus Master Mariners Association, The Nautical Institute Cyprus Branch and Clean Shipping Alliance. The event is taking place at the Columbia Plaza.

Save the date in your calendar for this promising debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation”.

This year’s debate, will bring together senior industry stakeholders to explore the most pressing and timely challenges shaping global shipping today.

Discussions will examine the impact of geopolitical volatility on international trade flows, energy security, and supply chains, as well as how ongoing regional conflicts, sanctions, and shifting alliances are redefining operational and commercial strategies.

A central focus will be the industry’s decarbonisation pathway, including the transition to future fuels, investment uncertainty, and the practical implications of the evolving regulatory landscape. Particular attention will be given to the growing concern around the slippage of the IMO Net-Zero framework, its effect on long-term planning, and the balance between regulatory ambition and technical and financial feasibility.

The debate will also address the accelerating pace of technological transformation within shipping. From digitalisation and automation to the increasing influence of artificial intelligence, participants will explore how technology is reshaping vessel operations, fleet management, safety, and strategic decision-making—while also considering the associated challenges around cybersecurity, skills, and governance.

Rather than focusing on policy, AI, or high-level strategy, this year’s CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate also aims to address where turbulence and innovation are felt most acutely: at vessel, equipment, repair, and maintenance level.

Set in Limassol on 22 January 2026, this debate aims to foster open dialogue, share practical insights, and encourage forward-thinking solutions that will help the industry navigate uncertainty while embracing innovation and long-term resilience.

This is going to be the third CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate in Limassol and we would like to invite you to support the event. There are still available sponsorships and those interested please contact us at csn@cyprusshippingnews.com. 

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3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate – “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation”

16.00 Registration and welcome coffee

16.30 Welcome by the organisers – Adonis Violaris, Managing Director – Cyprus Shipping News

16.35 Address by the Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis – Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus

16.45 Keynote Speech by Andreas Neophytou, President – CSC / Joint Managing Director – Marlow Navigation

17.00 Debate 1: “Shipping Markets in Transition: Geopolitics, Trade Flows and Supply Chain Realignment”

Moderator: Vasilios Mouyis, Managing Director – Doric Shipbrokers

Panelists:
– Capt. Eugen Adami, Managing Director – Mastermind Shipmanagement
– Andreas Christoforou, President – YoungShip Cyprus / Board – YoungShip International / Manager Broking – Howden NL Insurance Brokers
– Anna Koukkides-Procopiou, President of POLITIA think-tank, former Minister of Justice and Public Order, Cyprus
– Andreas Chrysostomou, CEO – Pivotal Step / Executive Director – Clean Shipping Alliance
– Capt. Bipin Kumar Chaudhary, Operations Director – V.Ships Cyprus

17.55 Vasilopita Cutting – Sponsored by Island Oil

18.00 Debate 2: “Navigating the Green Shift: Technology, Innovation and the Path to Shipping Decarbonisation”

Moderator: Vasilios Mouyis, Managing Director – Doric Shipbrokers

Panelists:

– Capt. Eberhard Koch, Chairman, CEO and Partner – Österreichischer Lloyd Seereederei (Cyprus) Ltd.
– Dr. Christina Orfanidou, Head of Group AI – Columbia Group
– Erwin Derlagen, Senior Technical Director – Intermaritime Shipmanagement
– Nicholas Rich, Director of Fleet Management – COO Office – Benhard Schulte Shipmanagement
– Saroj Kumar, Deputy General Manager – Vessel Retrofits and Upgrades Fleet Performance – MSC Shipmanagement

19.00 Network Cocktail – Sponsored by INTERORIENT

The programme of the event is uploaded and will updated in the following website:

3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate

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Looking forward to a very successful event in Limassol.