AMMITEC Pita Party 2026. Maritime ICT Community gathers at Istioploikos, Mikrolimano

The Association of Maritime IT & Communications Professionals (AMMITEC)…


G7 crude tankers’ share in Russia falls to four-month low as EU plans full ban

Share of G7-linked tankers in Russia’s crude export market fell to a…


Google hit by European publishers' complaint to EU over AI Overviews

Alphabet unit Google was hit with an EU antitrust complaint by the European…


Bauxite offers real positivity for Capesizes

Bauxite continues to climb, with a positive downstream outlook, capesize…


Discrimination and missed opportunities hold maritime leaders back Report

A Global Maritime Forum report based on 108 in-depth interviews with maritime…


Trends in Ship Finance

The ship finance industry continues to evolve in a manner previewed in years…


US-Iran tensions stall Suez return, lift HMM outlook in South Korea

With global major carriers making diverging decisions on returning to the Suez…


Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday said he hoped an ongoing…


Hidden sparks: The shipboard hazard of small Lithium-Ion batteries

While the risks of transporting electric vehicles continue to provide a safety…


Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has signed an order of eight large vessels with…


Shipping through protected waters on the High Seas: The Thermal Dome as a case study for future ocean governance

On 17 January 2026, we entered a new era for the preservation of biodiversity…


Maritime security in the northern Black Sea: Operational realities and emerging risks

The security situation in the northern Black Sea continues to evolve…


Kongsberg Maritime - a global technology partner

As previously announced, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge…


Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

Senators Warren, Kim express national security concerns over…


Evergreen Marine orders 16 container ships from CSSC unit

CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding signed a contract with Taiwan-based…


Urgent repair of corroded stabiliser fin completed in four days

When the ferry M/S Finlandia required an urgent repair of its stabiliser fin…


FuelEU: the first deadline passes. Are you ready to comply?

"FuelEU Maritime is no longer a regulatory horizon issue — it is an…


Maersk delivered a strong 2025 with progress across the business

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S delivered a strong performance in all businesses in…


Venezuela tells China oil prices won’t be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture

Venezuela has assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the…


Trafigura CEO ‘not particularly concerned’ about Europe’s reliance on US LNG

The head of Trafigura said he is not worried about Europe’s growing dependence…


Posidonia 2026 set to break all records as duration of shipping gathering extends

Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting…


Korea’s ‘Big 3’ Shipbuilders compete for Lucrative Libyan Gas Project Contract

Korea’s Top Shipbuilders Vie for Over $3 Trillion Offshore Platform…


IUMI and TAPA warn of escalating cargo theft and freight fraud

An alarming rise in cargo theft and freight fraud across global supply chains…


Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 ships on the water

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has just published its latest update to the…


Seafarer abandonment crisis: thousands left behind in shipping’s worst year on record

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels –…


Combining SpaceX with xAI may be simple for Musk Inc, but Tesla isn't so easy

SpaceX-Tesla merger seen as less likely in short term, analysts and…


IMO progress on wind propulsion safety framework signals major step forward for maritime decarbonisation

BAR Technologies welcomes the International Maritime Organization's decision to…


Navigating the Waves of Geopolitics and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the CSN Limassol Debate

The Columbia Plaza recently served as the backdrop for a high-level exchange of…


India crude imports set to remain elevated in January

India crude imports are approaching record levels in January as non-Russian…


IMO draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

The International Maritime Organization's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and…


Market Insights - Asia adjusts to shifts in heavy crude availability

Recent developments in oil production and export flows from Venezuela have…


Cyprus Marine Club hosts its first Charity Gala, evening of elegance, purpose and giving

C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited  proudly hosted its first Charity Gala, at…


IACS issues new Unified Requirement on ammonia release mitigation systems

IACS has published a new Unified Requirement establishing a comprehensive…


Shipping targeted in emerging Brazilian smuggling trend

Brazil’s rise as a critical export hub continues to be exploited by…


Europe proves it can act strategically as India deal seeds future growth

European trade negotiators have finally found the fast lane. India and the…


Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

Amazon layoffs part of broader tech industry restructuring Layoffs…


Why the Maritime Industry’s most vulnerable hours are between 6pm and 10pm

Mental health professionals working across OneCare Group, including its…


Can Europe's new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

In our recent briefing we discussed the significance of the new EU Sustainable…


Denmark once again among the world’s best-performing flag states

Denmark is once again ranked at the very top of the International Chamber…


BSM Cruise Services appoints Director Expedition to strengthen presence in expedition ship management 

BSM Cruise Services, the cruise division of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement…


Columbia Group appoints Ulla Eithz Nielsen to newly created Deputy COO role

Columbia Group has appointed Ulla Eithz Nielsen as Deputy Chief Operating…


IMO Sub-Committee on ship design and construction (SDC 12)

NEED TO KNOW Finalised draft Explanatory Notes for the Safe Return to Port…


Russian gas imports: EU Council gives final greenlight to a stepwise ban

Yesterday, the 27 EU member states formally adopted the regulation on phasing…


Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain

Q4 2025 saw seafarer wellbeing stabilise after a turbulent year, though the…


Top 10 Shipowning Nations by Total Asset Value

The latest Top 10 Shipowning Nations rankings for 2026 reveal updated asset…


Fair treatment of seafarers

Bridging the gap between State agreed guidance and reality When illegal…


Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody

French officials have taken the Indian captain of a suspected Russian shadow…


Dorothea Ioannou will receive the Marlene Daniels Award

The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce and are honored to announce that…


New OSM Thome boss Olofsen excited about future with powerhouse shareholder backing

The new boss of ship management giant OSM Thome Group is keen to push…


Dark Drones: Future Drone Technology demonstrated in Trondheim

Dark Drones 2026 brought together leading Norwegian and international actors…


Deutsche Bank’s top maritime shipping stocks amid Geopolitical Disruptions

Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit…


Elon Musk's Starlink: A must-have for airlines, or a costly perk?

Ryanair boss says WiFi adds to fuel costs, customers won't pay Musk…


Non-sanctioned tankers moving more Venezuela crude

Traders are booking tankers that are not under sanctions to move crude out of…


Tanker shipping rates may rise due to Venezuelan oil redirection

Potential redirection of Venezuelan crude oil exports could boost…


Kongsberg Maritime formally on its way to becoming a stand-alone company

At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday…


Nikos Kakalis appointed Managing Director of the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre

The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre  has appointed Nikos Kakalis as its…


MHI and ITB deepen research collaboration on ammonia-based clean power in Indonesia

・ New research builds on earlier phases to explore the potential of…


Sallaum Lines announces headquarters relocation to Limassol, Cyprus

Sallaum Lines announces the relocation of its headquarters from Switzerland…


Glenfarne announces strategic partnership with Danaos to advance Alaska LNG

Glenfarne Group, LLC subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, majority owner and…


IACS announces next Chair

The Council of the International Association of Classification Societies  has…


UK, Indonesia to strengthen clean energy collaboration

The UK and Indonesia have agreed to establish an economic growth partnership to…


Athens breaks EU ranks to side with US and Saudi Arabia in green shipping row

Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero…


Natural gas and LNG: Top 5 market drivers for 2026

The global gas market is undergoing a significant period of transition,…


Denmark is the World’s Ninth-Largest Maritime Nation

A new survey shows that Denmark is once again among the world’s 10 largest…


More ocean carriers could soon follow as Maersk joins CMA CGM in return to Red Sea route

Global container shipping major Maersk has successfully transited the Suez…


Trade disputes, sanctions to support tanker freight rates despite fleet expansion

Oil on water hits postpandemic highs Consolidation increases in VLCC…


Creating a safer, more attractive maritime sector - Video

Long hours, isolation, limited shore leave, and poor connectivity. These are…


Diana Shipping nominates six director candidates for election to Genco Shipping & Trading Board

Diana’s Highly Qualified Independent Director Nominees Bring Extensive…


Shipping must expedite action on underwater noise says Clean Shipping Coalition

As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee…


Global Oil Oversupply Can Offset Output Uncertainty in Iran, Venezuela

The geopolitical oil risk premium is likely to remain capped due to…


Columbia Group announces strategic expansion with new integrated maritime services hub in India

Columbia Group, a leading integrated maritime, logistics and offshore services…


Greece - It’s set to remain a growth outperformer says ING

A domestic demand drive, fed by a solid labour market, the recovery and…


Russia's seaborne oil products exports rise 17% in December amid higher fuel output, data shows

Russia's seaborne oil products exports in December were up by 17% from…


Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

Iran shutdown poses test for Starlink as US military, investors look…


Maersk’s MECL service returns to trans-Suez route

Following the successful trans-Suez transits of the Maersk Sebarok and the…


Mintra strengthens SQLearn acquisition with appointment of Vassilios Demetriades as Global Ambassador

Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and workforce management solutions…


Reederei F Laeisz adopts Sealenic to provide real-time operational intelligence to ship and shore teams

Following a successful development partnership, Reederei F. Laeisz has rolled…


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