Creation of Cyprus Sea Institute approved
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a national sea institute as part of the transport ministry’s efforts to introduce a comprehensive policy on...
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Crucial decisions on gas find by end of 2018, says minister
Cyprus will take decisions over the monetisation of its natural gas reserves by the end of 2018 following explorations by Exxon Mobil and Qatar...
Poseidon Med II & CYnergy Conference Outcome
On Friday 29th September 2017, thirty-one experts discussed how two major co-financed projects –Poseidon Med II & CYnergy- could be the stepping stones for turning...
President: increased competitiveness of Cyprus flag a priority
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday said that further consolidating and enhancing the competitiveness of Cyprus’ flag and maritime cluster remains one of the government’s...
Promoting all sectors of the Blue Economy
The Maritime Institute of Eastern Mediterranean (Mar.In.E.M.) is a Cyprus based non-profit organisation founded in 2010 with the objective of promoting research, technology, innovation, sustainability...
Training officers for onboard and onshore shipping needs
By Annette Chrysostomou The Cyprus Maritime Academy was launched by Intercollege under the umbrella of the University of Nicosia in 2016 to encourage more people...
Smart ships set to revolutionise industry
Far from being something out of science fiction, ships with no people on board could soon become a reality says John Ioannou Imagine shipping is...
Strong maritime cluster helps keep island on the shipping map
With the 11th largest flag in the world, Cyprus has a well developed industry that services companies from around the world reports Andria Kades Located...
A history of forward planning
Cyprus’ shipping authorities are primed to capitalise on opportunities and ready to safeguard the industry against negative developments reports Mike Theodoulou THOMAS Kazakos clearly likes...
‘We compete with other countries not each other’
Backed by other players in the industry, the Department of Merchant Shipping is a rare example of a government department that is well praised from...
Seeking growth in stormy waters
As fragile optimism begins to regain ground in the shipping industry Cyprus is well placed to take advantage says George Iacovou The 15th Maritime Cyprus...