InterManager Daily News 22.06.2023.

1. IMO International Women in Maritime Day Challenging the Narrative? The International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime is celebrated annually on the 18th of May and aims to honour women in the industry and encourage recruitment, retention and continued employment in the sector. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/19/imo-international-women-in-maritime-day-challenging-the-narrative/
2. Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for mv Medusa with ASL. Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with ASL Bulk Shipping Limited for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Medusa. The gross charter rate is US$14,250 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum February 10, 2025 up to maximum April 15, 2025. The charter commenced yesterday. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/19/diana-shipping-announces-time-charter-contract-for-mv-medusa-with-asl/
3. bound4blue and Oceanking team up to offer innovative wind assisted propulsion technology in Greece and Cyprus. bound4blue and Oceanking have announced a partnership to jointly expand access to the eSAIL technology in Greece and Cyprus.As a trusted provider of marine technology solutions, Oceanking has established a strong reputation in the industry for their team’s expertise, delivering integrated solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/19/bound4blue-and-oceanking-team-up-to-offer-innovative-wind-assisted-propulsion-technology-in-greece-and-cyprus-2/
4. The Nautical Institute announced new collaboration to improve Leadership at Sea. The Nautical Institute is delighted to announce a new collaboration with The Seafarers’ Charity to develop a new range of training courses aimed at improving the leadership and management skills of seafarers and those working ashore.Increasing reports about bullying, harassment and abuse onboard, and its impact on the work experience and mental health of seafarers, have driven this new collaboration between the two maritime charities – both of whom are interested in improving working life at sea. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/19/new-collaboration-to-improve-leadership-at-sea/
5. Joan Calabuig “The decarbonisation of Valenciaport is already an unstoppable and urgent process” The president of the Port Authority of Valencia advocates promoting research with resources from the Port Authorities and collaborating with other smaller ports to fight together against climate changeHe also insists on the need to help the companies and clients of the port enclosures to accelerate the elimination of fossil fuels https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/19/joan-calabuig-the-decarbonisation-of-valenciaport-is-already-an-unstoppable-and-urgent-process/
6. China Merchants readies four more newbuilds. China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is continuing to grow its fleet with four more newbuild vessels. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group said its board had approved the construction of two 175,000 cu m liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and two aframax tankers. https://splash247.com/china-merchants-readies-four-more-newbuilds/
7. G7 leaders discuss further Russian shipping sanctions. China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is continuing to grow its fleet with four more newbuild vessels. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group said its board had approved the construction of two 175,000 cu m liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and two aframax tankers. https://splash247.com/china-merchants-readies-four-more-newbuilds/
8. Rare Shipment Of U.S. Oil Heads To South Africa. A shipment of U.S. oil is headed to South Africafor the first time in two years and destined for a Glencore-owned refinery in Cape Town that has restarted operations after an explosion shuttered it in 2020, according to ship tracking data and a source. U.S. oil exports this year hit a record 4.5 million barrels per day as competitive pricing for U.S. grades and China’s reopening after COVID-19 have fueled global demand for oil. https://gcaptain.com/rare-shipment-of-u-s-oil-heads-to-south-africa/
9. Titanic Scan Reveals Amazing New Details of Historic Wreck. New details have been uncovered by creating a ‘digital twin’ of the infamous wreck of the Titanic. Deep water specialist Magellan Ltd. has performed the largest underwater 3D scan in the history of the 111-year-old Titanic wreck, revealing new levels of detail that will allow scientists to form a more detailed report of what happened back on that fateful day in 1912. https://gcaptain.com/titanic-scan-reveals-amazing-new-details-of-historic-wreck/
10. Baltic index logs worst weekly fall in over 3-month. The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell for a seventh straight session on Friday, on course to record its worst week in more than three months, weighed down by declining rates across larger vessels.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels carrying dry bulk commodities, fell 18 points, or 1.3%, to 1,384 points – its lowest since April 19. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Baltic+index+logs+worst+weekly+fall+in+over+3-month