Hellenic Shipping News

The lead bidder for a contract to build two new freight flex vessels to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick Route has been identified. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) intends to …

Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has released new data outlining how ESG and compliance maturity across global supply chains is increasing year-on-year, despite a …

Nippon Paint Marine, a marine coatings leader, has supplied its self-indicating epoxy coating NOA 60 HS, to protect two new floating dry docks for Grand Bahama Shipyard. The floating docks …

Wintermar’s Operating Profit for FY2025 jumped by 31% YOY to US$23.3 million, reflecting margin expansion through a better fleet mix. Core Profit increased by 19.2%YOY to US$18million. Owned Vessel Division …

Marlink, a leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched XChange NextGen, a next-generation edge cloud platform that enables ship operators to move beyond fragmented hardware-led IT …

Hefring Marine, a leading provider of intelligent maritime monitoring solutions, and Ecomar Propulsion, specialists in electric drives and energy management systems, have announced a strategic product development. The partnership will …

CMA CGM deploys emergency multimodal solutions to support supply chains in the United Arab Emirates and the northern Gulf (Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait) without transiting the Strait of Hormuz Given …

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® company, has joined DCSA+, the association’s partnership programme, to support the accelerated adoption of interoperable digital standards across the …

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, ECS Group, the world’s leading GSSA, has demonstrated its ability to maintain full operations while ensuring the safety of its staff in affected …

ClassNK has certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the country to be certified by ClassNK for compliance with the Hong Kong International …

Singapore and Malaysia Singapore’s VLSFO and LSMGO prices have remained above $1,000/mt this week, supported by elevated crude prices, tightening supply, stronger demand and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle …

Leading US marine autonomy specialist Janus Marine & Defense has delivered an industry first – a groundbreaking Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) comparison website. It has launched Janus Navigator, a structured, …

Revealing both the positives and negatives of increased connectivity at sea and the growing reliance on peer support by the next generation of maritime, Sailors’ Society has published its latest …

The escalated armed conflict in the Middle East has sent ripples across global energy markets, but few countries are as exposed as India. As one of the world’s largest importers …

Strait of Hormuz shutdown: How port congestion and schedule chaos are hitting shippers — and what to do about it Since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East on …

Kelp Farms has announced the launch of EcoMarine Index, the first independent international ESG index that assesses how human activities affect oceans, seas, and coastal zones. The initiative aims to …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, halted a four-day winning streak on Tuesday, falling 0.7% to 2,024 points. The capesize index, which …

Recent events in Iran and the Middle East have sent shockwaves through Tanker markets, with conditions rapidly shifting into uncharted territory. The Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of …

Tensions in the Gulf have been escalating for nearly two weeks, culminating most recently in U.S. strikes on military targets on Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude export terminal. In parallel …

Re-Routing Through Iranian Territorial Waters Bulk carriers sailing eastbound to exit the Middle East Gulf are seen re-routing through Iranian waters over the past 48 hours as they navigate through …

The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has taken into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and one of the largest vessels to sail under the Indian …

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of …

“Rapid technology innovation and autonomous systems are transforming shipping into a highly connected, data-driven industry. ​ABS is responding by investing in our technology capabilities and expanding the value we can …

Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG have successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach India, according to Wall Street Journal. The Shivalik is scheduled to arrive …

Everllence has been awarded Smartship Software Type Approval Certification (TAC) and Smart Service Supplier recognition by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its PrimeServ Assist services, confirming compliance with …

Summary The UP World LNG Shipping Index declined 6.94 points (3.16%) last week, closing at 212.28 points — its first weekly loss since the start of the year — while …

Global container shipping networks run on predictability. Fixed rotations, narrow transit corridors, and tightly managed port sequences keep cargo moving on schedule. When a chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz …

ClassNK issues Statement of Fact (SOF) for the performance analysis evaluation for the automated kite system ‘Seawing’ developed by “K” LINE and OCEANICWING ClassNK has confirmed the validity of the …

Hazardous materials specialists Lucion are warning shipowners and technical managers not to treat Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) documentation as a one-time compliance exercise, after recent vessel detentions exposed gaps …

Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping activity and markets impacted by the conflict. Summarising their latest update issued today at …

Gamification transforming crew wellbeing at sea, with less than 10 per cent engaging with mental health programmes, says WellAtSea The rise of gamification apps is empowering seafarers to take more …

At a Glance Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to zero on March 14, marking the first full day of the conflict with no AIS-confirmed crossings in …

Evergreen Marine Corporation, one of the world’s leading shipping companies with a fleet of more than 200 containerships and a service network spanning five continents, has placed its first order …

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow’s shadow fleet. The man, who …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI), through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., has today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited …

New Zealand marine technology innovator Vessev has announced its expansion into the Australian market, with the Enautic Group set to introduce Vessev’s electric hydrofoiling passenger vessels to Western Australia. There …

Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading …

Europe Iran has blocked oil cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which could limit future resupply to the ARA and other bunker locations. The impact has been more immediate …

New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026 Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted according to ISO 15016:2025 or ITTC …

The war in the Middle East that has effectively shut the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is a problem for container shipping, but not on the scale of other …

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday that diplomacy should be the primary approach to resolving tensions in the Hormuz Strait, ruling out Italy’s participation in any naval mission …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index increased 0.5% to 2038 on Monday, following a 2.8% rise in the previous session. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including …

Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly global shipping routes can change. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply …

With container diversions from the Strait of Hormuz surging since late February 2026, Drewry examines whether the GCC’s alternative port capacity and inland logistics infrastructure can realistically absorb displaced container …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that third-party reviews of the “Seawing” automated kite system, which utilizes wind power, being developed by OCEANICWING S.A.S. (OCEANICWING), a …

The global shipping industry is currently wrestling with a significant escalation of geopolitical tension in the Middle East following the reported de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While …

The dry bulk market entered 2026 with a stronger-than-expected start. January rates came in well above seasonal norms across all vessel classes, a strong early signal for the year ahead. …

“Since 5 March, Pole Star Global has tracked 3,396 vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 1 in 15 of them, 231 ships, are exhibiting suspicious positional anomalies. …

The 12th International LNG Congress (LNGCON 2026) was hosted by BGS Group in partnership with Enagás and with support from Repsol, Moeve, Baleària, Reganosa, Molgas Energy Group. On 9-10 March, …