Red Sea vs Arabian Gulf comparing the fixing activity behind the barrels

Over the spring of 2026, we logged 354 reported tanker fixtures across two of…


Redefining Ship Efficiency: ABB's Konstantinos Filippou on the Reality of Fleet Electrification

In this exclusive CSN interview, Managing Director Adonis Violaris sits down…


CYMEPA Achievement Prize 2026

A very pleasant ceremony was held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, during which Dr…


Euroseas expands fleet as smaller containership segments remain supportive

Euroseas  entered 2026 with strong earnings visibility, an expanding fleet…


No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile

No commercial justification for risking seafarers' lives, says IMO…


Cyprus Shipping Chamber: Enhanced presence at the International Shipping Exhibition "Posidonia 2026"

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber successfully participated at the prestigious…


SpaceX lands Google AI compute deal after Anthropic pact ahead of IPO

SpaceX said on Friday it has entered into a multi-year cloud…


Suez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can’t Hormuz?

Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to…


DP World launches Nuclear Energy Study at Port of Constanta in Romania

DP World has signed an agreement with French research organisation…


Ronald Spithout: Crew Health is a strategic asset, not a cost line

The Post-Posidonia Shift in Human Capital Posidonia 2026 has put a massive…


Shipdex and Inje University forge strategic alliance to standardise Maritime Technical Data

Shipdex and Inje University in Korea have announced a strategic cooperation to…


Columbia Group calls for greater focus on disability inclusion in maritime 

Columbia Group is urging the maritime industry to look more closely at how…


AMMITEC at the Heart of the Maritime Digital Ecosystem at Posidonia 2026

Once again, AMMITEC was at the heart of the maritime digital ecosystem during…


Lloyd’s Register signs MoU to advance wind-assisted MR tanker design

Lloyd’s Register has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with K Shipbuilding,…


Eutelsat and Tototheo Global sign partnership agreement for Maritime, Enterprise and Government connectivity

Leveraging Eutelsat’s LEO services across global Maritime, Enterprise and…


Columbia Group’s ‘Cadet of the Year’ celebrates journey from academy to life at sea

Columbia Group has named Martina Claire Caditan as its Cadet of the Year,…


Procurement's true value lies in building trust and resilience, industry gathering told

Procurement professionals must prioritise trusted relationships and supply…


Leadership changes across BSM's People Function

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has appointed Elena Pantazidou as Chief…


The Bahamas Transport Minister Leads Delegation to Posidonia 2026

The Hon. Leon Lundy, The Bahamas Minister of Transport, led a high-level…


AI firmly on the radar of fleet operators as maritime tech innovations take centre stage at Posidonia 2026

Posidonia 2026 is proving to be the industry’s most technologically charged…


Columbia Group’s CEO highlights company’s continued growth in Greece in the run-up to Posidonia 2026

Columbia Group welcomed more than 350 guests to an exclusive evening of…


The Swedish Club strengthens cyber resilience support through co-operation with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber

The Swedish Club has entered into a strategic co-operation with CyberOwl and…


Geared bulker values surge on robust demand for modern vessels

Firm earnings and shipyards focussed on tankers have pushed five-year-old…


The Bahamas Maritime Authority launches Blockchain-Secured Digital Seafarer Record Book System

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced the launch of its…


Seafair and Laskaridis Shipping collaborate on AI-Powered Compliance Engine for SMS Audits

Seafair announced the launch of its AI Compliance Engine, developed in…


Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry recognises milestones and achievements at Posidonia

Mr. Anthony E. Comninos honored with the Captain Xenakoudis Excellence in…


Nordic American Tankers says market conditions are now the best for several decades

The dividend for the first quarter 2026 is 22 cents ($0.22) per share. This is…


BAR Technologies appoints Panmarine to support WindWings® growth in Greece and Cyprus

BAR Technologies has appointed Panmarine & Industrial Services as its…


Impacts of Middle East conflict set to reshape energy investment plans as disruptions put focus on security

The far-reaching effects of the conflict in the Middle East are prompting…


Exclusive: Inside the Cyprus EU Presidency with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis

Minister Hadjimanolis, since you took office in early 2023, the Cyprus Shipping…


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…


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