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The temporary truce in the Middle East and the agreement on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have brought some relief to hundreds of seafarers stranded in the region, ...

A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has offered only limited relief to global shipping and oil markets, with analysts warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains open under restrictions ...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Wednesday welcomed the conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran, with secretary-general Thomas Kazakos expressing hope that it would mark the start of ...

Maritime technology firm Tototheo Global on Wednesday announced its participation as a corporate anchor in a new initiative led by Plug and Play Tech Centre, marking the launch of the ...

Maritime health and wellness platform OneCare Group is urging shipping companies to take proactive steps to support crew members during key moments in the year when feelings of loneliness may ...

Limassol will host this year’s European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, bringing together policymakers, businesses, researchers and other maritime stakeholders from across Europe for two days of talks, ...

Cyprus’ parliament this week approved legislation exempting, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2010, the remuneration of seafarers who are not permanent residents of the Republic from contributions to the social cohesion ...

Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries were updated on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz during a virtual meeting hosted by ...

Five weeks after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran still holds effective control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only limited vessel movements despite mounting international pressure ...

President of the Propeller Club Port of Piraeus Costis Fragoulis has warned of growing concern within the global shipping community over a rapidly deteriorating geopolitical environment affecting maritime trade. The ...

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has announced the launch of this year’s Gender Equality in Cyprus Shipping Award 2026, marking the third edition of the initiative. The award was established ...

Officials signed an agreement on Thursday to construct a new building for the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) in Larnaca. The project will house the School of Marine Sciences, Technology ...

Limassol container terminal operator Eurogate CTL on Friday announced that a large-scale rescue exercise was successfully carried out at the company’s facilities at Limassol port. The exercise involved Eurogate ...

Columbia Group CEO Mark O’Neil has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage, as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines ...

Another tanker belonging to Greece-based shipping firm Dynacom has been confirmed to have exited the Middle East Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, but vessel traffic through the chokepoint remained ...

The arrival of the Marella Discovery II at the Port of Limassol earlier this week marked the start of Cyprus’ cruise season, with DP World Limassol CEO Simon Pitout highlighting ...

Limassol-based UW Group, one of the world’s leading shipping representatives, has expressed deep concern and disappointment following the vandalism of the sculpture “Fellow Travellers”, which was donated to the ...

Cyprus used its participation in the European Maritime Skills Forum in Brussels this week to push for stronger maritime education and workforce development, as the country continues to place seafarers ...

The University of Nicosia announced this week that it will host a student event titled “Become a Merchant Navy Officer for a Day” at the BSM Maritime Training Centre at ...

A renewed threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is adding to wider fears over a deepening global energy and trade shock, with separate assessments ...

Cyprus brought 95 students from lyceums and technical schools in Limassol and Paphos closer to the shipping industry on Tuesday, as the Deputy Ministry of Shipping held the educational day ‘Getting ...

The Middle East conflict could trigger a “slow-burn” increase in vessel operating costs that persists long after the initial shipping disruptions, according to maritime research firm Drewry. While the industry ...

Cyprus has officially recommended the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers for use on board vessels under its flag, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announced on Monday. ...

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping will hold its third annual educational day, “I Know the World of Shipping,” on Tuesday, March 31, in Limassol, as part of efforts to bring more ...