Hellenic Shipping News

UK-based maritime technology company Zelim appoints industry expert, Mike Collier, as Sales Director to lead market development in cruise and defence Zelim today announced the appointment of Mike Collier as …

Finnish marine power electronics specialist’s new Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) enables batteries to connect directly to DC systems while preserving ride-through and system stability. The Switch has expanded its world-leading …

OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, today announced the appointment of Andrew Redfern as Sales Director for the Nordic & Americas region. In this role, Redfern will lead …

The journey culminated last night (2 February 2026) when he was presented with his prize by Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather at the President’s Reception ahead of the …

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (“Anemoi”), a UK-based engineering innovator in wind-assisted propulsion for shipping, is proud to be recognised during Keir Starmer’s visit to China, where the company is being …

1.FY2025 3rd Quarter Results Outline Persistent increase in supply and slow cargo movement, particularly on Asia-North America trade, led to a year-on-year decline in short term freight rates. As a …

MPC Capital (Hamburg) and Storm Capital Management (Oslo) are launching a new investment platform MPC Storm Maritime Opportunities (“MSO”). MSO is securing USD 35 million in its first fundraising round …

(i)Dry Bulk Segment Dry Bulk Business In the Cape-size sector, market rates stayed firm overall, thanks to the continued steady cargo movement of iron ore and bauxite. In the medium-small …

Singapore and Malaysia In Singapore, VLSFO supply remains tight as terminal loading delays continue to affect several suppliers, causing some January bookings to roll into February. Recommended lead times for …

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels – Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000 …

The Board of Directors of MISC Berhad (“MISC” or “Company”) wishes to announce that on 30 January 2026, MISC has received the Letter of Award (“LOA”) from PETRONAS LNG Ltd …

The volume of Singapore fuel oil derivatives traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in January dropped 22.8% month over month to 10.79 million barrels as the overall …

If the stern roller on an offshore support vessel fails, every hour lost can cost the ship owner many thousands of dollars. But when a UAE-based logistics operator faced a …

For operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers that utilize their own cargo as fuel, the regulatory framework for emissions reporting and trading has lacked clarity. DNV looks at recent …

Fugro has been awarded a contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical surveys for the NordSee Energies 1 (NSE 1) offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project being developed by TotalEnergies …

Global seaborne coal flows suffered in 2025 due to significantly lower imports from China. This is a trend we expect to continue. Global seaborne coal flows fall over 3% in …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a second day on Tuesday, slipping about 4.5% to 2,028 points, pressured by …

Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced the renewal of its long-term contract with ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), …

Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) Communication Services, will install NexusWave across Auerbach’s fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels to meet the German shipping company’s connectivity performance needs for …

A London court on Monday convicted the Russian captain of a container ship that collided with a US oil tanker off the east coast of the UK last year, killing …

Iran warned on Sunday it could retaliate against any US strike on its vital infrastructure by disrupting key international waterways and targeting American forces across the region, according to remarks …

The applications mark a significant milestone that brings advanced coating technology into the newbuilding process to support performance and lower environmental impact from day one. Key messages: Hempaguard NB has …

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 29 January 2026 – The inaugural Saudi Maritime Awards (SMA) 2026 successfully took place in Jeddah, honoring leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in the maritime industry from …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) announced the launch of its Gas Center of Excellence in Doha, Qatar, strengthening its commitment to supporting the continued growth of LNG and gas …

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to change the routing of one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, transitioning it through the Red Sea and …

Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce its trading update for Q3 (1 October to 31 December 2025). Key Metrics …

Stolt-Nielsen posted its 4Q25 report this morning with results broadly line with our expectations and consensus. The company notes signs of chemical market stability entering 2026, with firm product and …

UK wants to use oil from shadow fleet to fund Ukraine war effort The UK is working with allies on plans to seize Russian “shadow fleet” vessels – and wants …

The UP World LNG Shipping Index surged 4.05% to close at 182.36 points, breaking through the 180-point barrier for the first time in history and setting new all-time highs. This …

The Baltic Sea has long been a proving ground for maritime innovation – from pioneering ice-class vessel design to early adoption of e-navigation concepts such as digital traffic management. Small …

Sagitta Marine SA is set to expand its Oslo office with the appointment of experienced dry bulk man Tor Erik Andersen. Andersen joins from SSY and will take up the …

Each year The Nautical Institute remembers Captain Christof Ferdinand Lüddeke FNI when it announces the winners of the prestigious award instituted in his memory. As a master mariner with a …

AST Reygar announced its ongoing support to OEG Energy Group, a leading provider of temporary power and engineering solutions for the offshore industry, by delivering additional IRAMS satellite monitoring units …

World Leading Maritime Services Company VPS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Chapman as the company’s Managing Director of the Americas. Neil will play an integral role in …

Columbia Group appoints Prevention at Sea as compliance partner and rolls out MORSE platform across the fleet Columbia Group has selected Prevention at Sea (PaS) as its strategic compliance partner …

Germany’s CM Technologies (CMT) has welcomed an important clarification from marine engine builder Everllence on how to properly monitor, manage and interpret the cylinder condition of large two-stroke marine diesel …

Skarv Shipping AS has selected Oceanly Performance Plus as its fleet performance and vessel reporting platform, deploying the system with full automatic data integration to support data-driven fleet operations and …

OceanScore, a provider of commercial compliance solutions for maritime emissions regulations, has reached USD 5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The milestone reflects growing demand from shipowners, managers, ports, …

PT Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution, the trading arm of Indonesia’s Pertamina, has begun bunker fuel deliveries in Singapore using its own bunker delivery note from Feb. 1, after securing …

The compliance landscape doesn’t wait for quarterly reviews anymore. In a recent webinar, Kpler Risk & Compliance analysts reviewed key lessons from 2025 and explained why 2026 will be a …

The International Propeller Club (IPC) of Norway is putting wind in the sails of chosen charity Windjammer after hosting its first New Year Gala Dinner where it raised over Nkr140,000 …

Why Maritime Access Can No Longer Be Taken for Granted For decades, maritime access was treated as a given. Shipping lanes remained open, chokepoints functioned, and infrastructure disruption was framed …

The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for …

VesselBot’s latest quarterly analysis, Decoding Maritime Emissions Q4 2025 “Efficiency Peaks as Intensity Hits Yearly Low”, provides an unprecedented snapshot of how global container-shipping operations evolved at the end of …

Drewry Maritime Financial Research Services (DMFR), the investment research arm of global shipping consultancy Drewry, is pleased to announce the publication of its latest annual review of the financial health …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has just published its latest update to the WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, tracking the global liner shipping industry’s investment in new ships capable of running …

Recent events in Yemen, Sudan and Somalia have underscored the need for the nations overlooking the Red Sea to coordinate more closely to end these conflicts. These three cases represent …

Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US’s interests in the …

Fourteen European countries have agreed to step up action against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet – a network of oil tankers used to bypass Western sanctions and keep Russian crude flowing …

Updated weekly, Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) decreased 7% in the fifth week of January, to $596 per 40ft container. Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 30 Jan 2026 Drewry’s Intra-Asia …