In Greece, Proto Thema reports in a significant development, the Houthi rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to allow the safe towage of the severely compromised MV Sounion, a Greek-owned oil tanker, to a secure port. The decision came after intense diplomatic efforts involving the European Union and Iranian officials, highlighting a rare moment […]
In Greece, Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. took delivery of four new 2,862 TEU container vessels equipped with Alternative Marine Power, also know as ‘shore power’, SOx exhaust gas cleaning systems, and are configured for future liquified natural gas adaptation. Built by HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. in South Korea, the vessels incorporate optimized hull […]
In Greece, Reuters reports that salvage operations have confirmed the sinking of the Greek-owned bulk carrier, M/V Tutor, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militants in the Red Sea on June 12. The ship, flagged under Liberia, was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden boat, leading to severe water intake. Two salvage vessels dispatched […]
In Greece, Metis announced research with Laskaridis Shipping Co., and the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) will deploy data collection and modeling to chart a realistic course towards a low-carbon future for the maritime industry. This project aims to address the elusive real-world impacts of various low-carbon fuels, crucial for […]
In Greece, TEN Ltd. announced the delivery of six eco-friendly vessels since the start of 2024. The latest additions, including the Dual-Fuel LNG LR2 product tankers “Ithaki DF,” “Chios DF,” and “DF Montmartre,” signal the company’s commitment to green growth. This fleet expansion is complemented by the arrival of the 2023-built “DF Mystras,” the 2018-built […]
In Greece, from June 3-7, Athens will host shipping exhibition Posidonia 2024 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. The event will feature over 65 seminars and conferences, engaging top industry leaders in discussions critical to the future of maritime affairs. A highlight of the week is the “Greener Shipping Summit 2024,” organized by Newsfront/Naftiliaki and backed […]
