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Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday called for deeper inclusion of women in the maritime industry, during the ministry’s third annual event in Limassol to mark the ...

Each year, the International Day for Women in Maritime Affairs promises celebration, but behind the speeches and social media tributes, the sector’s gender gap remains deeply entrenched. At this ...

Safe Bulkers, the Limassol-based shipping company led by Polys Hajioannou, has extended its support to the Cyprus Maritime Academy (CyMA), awarding eight cadets with annual scholarships of €5,000 for the full ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis took part in the Informal Council of EU Ministers responsible for shipping, held on Thursday in Szczecin, Poland, under the Polish Presidency. According to an ...

Cruise company Celestyal has further reinforced its collaboration with Qatar Tourism, Visit Qatar and Mwani Qatar. The agreement was announced during the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, which took place from ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Wednesday said that the evaluation of bids for the deepening of the Larnaca marina is currently under way, with work expected to begin soon. He ...

The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical Studies (TEENS) academy will roll out a new certified Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs) training programme this September, aiming to address the growing need for specialised officers ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday travelled to Szczecin, Poland, for a working visit. While there, she will attend the informal council of ministers responsible for shipping, held under ...

Cyprus, China and EU representatives will join global maritime leaders in Athens next month for the ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit’. The summit will be co-hosted by the Hellenic ...

Cyprus is doubling down on its commitment to a greener, more competitive maritime sector, with a renewed push to enhance the Cyprus flag’s standing on the international stage, Shipping ...

Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Ltd on Tuesday posted a robust financial performance for 2024, marked by double-digit revenue and profit growth across its business units, while also undergoing a major change ...

Foreign investors have officially notified Cypriot authorities this week of plans to establish a new coastal ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon, according to the announcement. The proposal, confirmed by ...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept but a powerful reality shaping every sector of the global economy, including shipping, according to Christina Orphanidou, director of AI and data ...

A global greenhouse gas pricing mechanism, approved at MEPC 83 this week, marks a turning point for international shipping. For the first time, emissions will come at a cost, starting at $100 ...

The future of maritime transport depends on suppliers and service firms, especially amid the shift to green and digital solutions, according to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Speaking at the ...

Maritime firm Safe Bulkers, led by Cypriot shipowner Polys Hajioannou, recently took delivery of the 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax-class bulk carrier ‘EFROSSINI’, built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel, which flies ...

Greek shipping executives continue to set the global benchmark for maritime expertise, a reputation that sees international organisations consistently turning to them for leadership. One of the latest examples is ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced a number of changes to its major indices, following the suspension of trading in the shares of Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Ltd. ...

Cyprus’ planned accession to the Schengen zone is expected to ease red tape for shipping companies and offer a welcome boost to the sector, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (...

Limassol municipality and Frederick University’s Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce will host the fifth Blue Limassol Forum on Thursday, May 15 at the Cruise Terminal (POD 5 – Departures) of the ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Helsinki, will organise a business ...

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) this week concluded the latest round of minimum wage negotiations for able seafarers, following a meeting of the Joint Maritime Commission’s (JMC) Subcommittee on ...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed a series of landmark updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), following an intense week of negotiations at the International Labour Organisation (...

The first-ever global carbon tax on shipping is no longer a distant ambition. Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters in London this week propose real momentum toward binding ...