Posidonia 2026 opens its gates as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Record Exhibitors and Expanded Conference Programme as the 29th Edition…


RINA reaches one billion in revenue and continues its growth plan

The shareholders’ meeting of RINA, the multinational inspection, certification…


Hormuz reopening unlikely to quickly unwind LNG supply backlog: lawyers

Middle East LNG exporters could spend years resolving contractual disputes…


Posidonia 2026 takes centre stage as shipping recalibrates amid Global Freedom of Navigation Challenges

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and…


Belgian maritime partnership delivers hands on safety input for IMO ammonia fuel guidelines

IMO approval clears path for ammonia-fuelled ships with new safety guidelines…


Russian Crude Exports: Who Carries the Barrels, Jan-Apr 2026

Signal Research  |  Signal Ocean  |  22 May 2026……


Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be…


Why the real oil shock may only begin when China returns

The oil market has so far avoided a full-blown supply shock through inventory…


Vessels carrying Middle East Oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

Two liquefied natural gas tankers are exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday,…


What happens if your FuelEU pool fails? The execution risk under FuelEU Maritime

Today, pooling is widely recognised as a reliable compliance mechanism under…


Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz raises legal issues; reopening unlikely

Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz has left global energy markets…


Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

CEO Huang says $200 billion CPU market forecast includes China…


Halcyon Health Network, launches free mental wellbeing field guide for Seafarers in High-Risk Waters

Filipino seafarers transiting increasingly volatile waters in the Middle East…


Strait of Hormuz closure risks greatest global energy supply shock in decades, Wood Mackenzie warns

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses the single greatest threat…


Belgian maritime partnership delivers hands on safety input for IMO ammonia fuel guidelines

Close cooperation between the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and…


Österreichischer Lloyd celebrates Triple Anniversary with prestigious Captain’s Gala in Cyprus

On Saturday, 23 May 2026, Österreichischer Lloyd hosted an exceptional…


Island Oil awarded as “Social Leader” at ESG Shipping Awards

Island Oil is pleased to announce that it was awarded the Silver Award in the…


The Bahamas regains QUALSHIP 21 eligibility following strong US Port State Control Performance

The Bahamas has regained eligibility for the United States Coast Guard’s…


Hapag-Lloyd launches “Shefarer Program” to promote women at sea

New program aims to sustainably increase the share of women in the maritime…


Diana Shipping releases investor presentation highlighting need for change at Genco Shipping & Trading

Offer of $23.50 Per Share Represents 31% Premium to Undisturbed Share Price and…


International Maritime Organization honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime

Recognition under the IMO Gender Equality Award framework highlights Eleni…


Revised rescue guide launched to safeguard life at sea

UNHCR, IMO and ICS unveil revised Rescue Guide to strengthen protection for…


V and International Seaways’ female cadet programme enters second year

V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, and International…


Greek shipping risk no longer begins and ends onboard

Greek shipowners are increasingly having to make complex risk decisions before…


Columbia Group reinforces commitment to maritime talent enhanced cadet training programme

Columbia Group has strengthened its commitment to developing the next…


Bernhard Schulte's first LCO₂ carrier christened in China

Bernhard Schulte, the ship owning arm of the Schulte Group, will take delivery…


First handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector launched

IMO and WMU release new practical guide for shipping industry to promote…


First dedicated STS standard for dry bulk released by INTERCARGO as operations increase

Ship to ship  transfers are an established part of dry bulk operations, and…


RINA awards first AiP for energy-harvesting ship

RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to DRIFT Energy…


Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026

Maritime academic recognised for her long-standing commitment to gender…


TKI empowers MIEEK Maritime Students with innovative AI Seminar on NotebookLM

The Programme of Studies in Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies at…


MOL hosts the online event for seafarers to mark IMO International Day for Women in Maritime

Exploring Practical Insights from the Front Lines; Fostering Onboard…


Anglo-Eastern further strengthens its Greece presence with refreshed leadership commitment

Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, a global leader in independent ship management…


A perfect storm forecast for Posidonia 2026 wind propulsion, international shipping, and the energy transition

The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered shipping…


Hormuz closure drives record tanker rates, boosts Teekay earnings

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the loosening of Venezuelan…


Getting to zero coalition report highlights members’ progress and systemic bottlenecks

A new report from the Getting to Zero Coalition provides direct insight into…


V. and International Seaways’ female cadet programme enters second year

V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, and International…


Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas: Charting the Digital Future at the 7th CSN Cyprus ICT Conference

The 7th CSN Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference, held on 5th May 2026 at the…


Greek Tanker breaks Hormuz blockade, arrives in Ulsan

Amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the aftermath of the Middle…


WISTA Cyprus Marks International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

WISTA Cyprus marks the International Day for Women in Maritime by reaffirming…


Navigating the Next Horizon: Leadership, Innovation, and Equity in a Digital Maritime Era

To mark International Women’s Day in Maritime (18 May), CSN hosted an…


Cyprus Presidency Conference in Brussels – “Conference on Equal Opportunities & Inclusion in Maritime”

This week, WISTA International’s President Elpi Petraki participated in the…


International Day for Women in Maritime 2026: Mainstreaming gender equality in shipping

From policy to practice: Advancing gender equality for maritime excellence…


Polish Shipping Association newest member of the International Chamber of Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping  welcomes Polish Shipping Association…


Posidonia 2026 Greek Shipping moves the world

In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises,…


Somali piracy adds new strain to global shipping and trade routes

It’s been a nightmare two months for global shipping, with the Strait of…


Danish Shipping full support for Danish military contribution to operation in the Strait of Hormuz

The Danish government has parliamentary backing for Denmark to take part in…


How the U.S. military and Maersk got a ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

The chief executive of Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies,…


Tanker owners post record earnings as Hormuz disruption forces detours

Product tanker owners are posting record earnings as the closure of the Strait…


Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned LNG loading as shadow fleet expands

A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker that recently shifted to a Russian flag…


Six types of shipping crisis and what they mean for Freight Procurement

Disruption is familiar. The market’s response to it no longer is. Here’s why…


Gulf shipping disruptions highlight need for alternative export routes, flexibility: ADNOC top exec

The United Arab Emirates’ Habshan-Fujairah pipeline transports oil to a port…


Shipping industry warned of the safety risks of cutting seatime requirements for junior officers

A new briefing paper by the Maritime Professional Council of the UK warns that…


Strait of Hormuz in April: A Stop-Start Recovery Under Persistent Risk

One month after the Strait of Hormuz ceased to function as an unobstructed…


Turkish gas and LNG imports grow, targets to become a regional gas hub

Turkey is expected to play a pivotal role in delivering a diversity of gas…


U.S. and Latin America challenge China over Panama Canal control

The United States on the 28th of last month (local time) released a joint…


Airline disruption linked to Middle East conflict is reshaping crew change travel management

ATPI analysis shows growing complexity across global crew travel corridors…


WISTA Cyprus Organises Exclusive Member Visit to Vassilikos LPG Plant

WISTA Cyprus recently organised an exclusive visit for its members to the VLPG…


Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan

SpaceX has proposed an initial $55 billion investment to build a…


Danica crewing specialists launches 2026 seafarers’ survey to strengthen crewing strategies

Danica Crewing Specialists has launched its annual Seafarers’ Survey for 2026,…


Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government…


The illusion of reopening: What if Iran maintains control?

To restore flows to pre-conflict levels, a full reopening of the Strait of…


Why Russia’s Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Iran war and resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused minds…


Seafarers Happiness Index reveals a quarter of two halves as geopolitical conflict drives decline

The Q1 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers has…


Goldman Sachs tracks US tariff impact on shipping volumes

Laden vessels from China to the United States increased 4% week-over-week and…


Elevated tanker rates boost shipping profits amid tight capacity

Elevated tanker and freight rates globally are reinforcing profitability…


European shipping key for Europe's security with 34.5% of global fleet, study finds

Ahead of an event at the European Parliament on the strategic role of European…


Cyprus Shipping Chamber Celebrates 20 Years of the “Adopt a Ship” Programme

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber held a special anniversary event on Tuesday, 5 May…


Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies Honours Innovation at Annual AI Competition Awards

The Program of Studies in Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies proudly…


“Shipping at the Edge of a New Risk Order”

Geopolitics, energy, food security and insurance capacity are converging  and…


Sea Cargo Charter signatories look to boost maritime sector’s climate transparency

Last week, the Sea Cargo Charter gathered signatories in Geneva for its sixth…


US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions…


Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters

New UNCTAD dashboard tracks risks across shipping, energy, food and finance as…


World’s largest Emission Control Area adopted by International Maritime Organization

The UN International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Marine Environment…


Underestimated risks of coconut oil cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can…


Danish Shipping new mentorship programme to pave the way for shipping talent

A structured collaboration between shipping companies and young talents in…


Cyclus Marine and Lloyd’s Register sign MoU to advance responsible ship recycling

Cyclus Marine, a newly established lifecycle services company within Wilhelmsen…


The Mission to Seafarers appoints Guy Platten as New Chair

The Mission to Seafarers is pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Platten…


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Charting Future Returns by "Investing in Seafarers"

 Cyprus Shipping Chamber commends Cyprus’ leadership in driving EU Maritime…


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