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Exclusive CSN Interview: Kratinos Socratous on the Evolution of Capo Bay Hotel and the destination’s branding as ‘Protaras Riviera’
Welcome to a special feature on Cyprus Shipping News. While our daily focus remains on the maritime and shipping sectors, the broader economic resilience of our island is closely tied to the hospitality and tourism industry. To gain a deeper understanding of this vital sector, I recently had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Kratinos Socratous, the General manager of the iconic Capo Bay…
Tototheo Global expands in Singapore as it accelerates growth across Asia
Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, has expanded into Singapore, strengthening its international…
Columbia Group can confirm that Mark O’Neil has left the company
Mark O'Neil leaves Columbia on extremely good terms and as per the group’s succession planning, Andreas Hadjipetrou has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Group while Demetris…
Bookings open today for the Limassol-Piraeus sea link as new vessel ‘AF Marina’ enters service
Bookings officially open today, 22 April 2026, at 10:00 for the seasonal sea passenger connection between Limassol and Piraeus, marking another important chapter in strengthening the maritime links…
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns — Bigger, bolder, and more global than ever
From 6 to 9 May 2026, the 3rd Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns to Limassol, building on the powerful legacy of its first two editions and reinforcing its position as one of the most strategic…
CSM Energy takes delivery of first newbuild PSV marking a milestone its is fleet expansions with SPEC SPP40 Series
CSM Energy announced the successful delivery and takeover of the management of a newbuild Platform Supply Vessel (PSV), marking a significant milestone in the company’s fleet expansion programme. The…
Adopting digitalisation and creating smart vessels are now financially viable and deliver rapid returns, says Columbia Group
The cost of creating ‘smart vessels’ has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalisation a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers, according to…
Columbia Group appoints Christina Orfanidou as Head of AI – advancing people-centric and responsible AI adoption within the company
Columbia Group has announced the appointment of Christina Orfanidou as its Head of AI, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to responsible, people-centric artificial intelligence that…
UW Group celebrates 25 years of global maritime excellence
UW Group, a multinational shipping services company and one of the leading providers of comprehensive maritime services, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Marking a quarter-century…
Finland and Cyprus commit to further strengthening excellent maritime cooperation
Cyprus and Finland are EU partners with strong maritime traditions and a shared interest in the advancement of European and global efforts to ensure that the future of maritime transport will be…
Voices of Women in Maritime Panel on International Women’s Day in Maritime
Dear CSN readers good morning, and welcome to this very special event in celebration of International Maritime Women’s Day — a day dedicated not only to recognising the achievements of women in the…
The Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies Program of Studies signed MoU with Youngship
The Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies Program of Studies (MIEEK PSM) has formalized its partnership with YoungShip by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to…
Columbia Group announces new C-Level appointments in ‘structural evolution’ to drive forward strategic growth
Columbia Group has announced a series of senior leadership appointments to its executive team as part of its continued transformation into an integrated global maritime services platform. The move…
Shipdex showcased at EastMed 2025 a resounding step forward for digital standardisation in maritime documentation
Shipdex proudly participated in the renowned EastMed Maritime Exhibition 2025, held in Limassol from March 23rd to 25th, where the growing relevance of standardized digital documentation took center…
MIEEK PSM Award Ceremony – Celebrating Our Students
As we gathered to honor the drive and talent of the students who won the MIEEK PSM competitions, the room was filled not just with excitement but with pride and hope. These awards were more than…
Cyprus Coastal Regatta 2025 concludes with great success
Ayia Napa Marina co-organised successfully with Limassol Marina the first Cyprus Coastal Regatta, while Ayia Napa Marina hosted the awards ceremony of the Cyprus Coastal Regatta 2025! The Cyprus…
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