InterManager Daily News 25.01.2024.

1. Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt’s distressed economy A sharp downturn in revenue after sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthis diverted away shipping away from the Suez Canal has struck a painful new blow to Egypt’s already deteriorating economy, adding urgency to the need for reforms and help from abroad. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/23/suez-canal-diversions-pile-pressure-on-egypts-distressed-economy/
2. CMA D ARGOUDELIS commits over 5 million euros for funding the Marine Flywheel Battery research of Atlas Hellenic Technologies CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A., a trailblazer in marine automation, is proud to announce a significant leap forward in marine technology with the initiation of a cutting-edge research and development (R&D) project. This ambitious endeavor, based on a project of ATLAS HELLENIC TECHNOLOGIES, aims to revolutionize the marine industry through the development of an innovative marine flywheel battery system. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/18/cma-d-argoudelis-and-co-sa-commits-over-5-million-euros-for-funding-the-marine-flywheel-battery-research-of-atlas-hellenic-technologies/
3. Brave Maritime takes delivery of Gas Newbuilds and acquires additional bulkers Brave maritime corp. has taken delivery of four new state of the art 40,000 cbm AMMONIA carries from Hyundai shipyard in south Korea!(eco merlin / eco wizard/ eco oracle/ eco sorcerer), The vessels represent the new generation of gas carriers with super-efficient engines and comprise all the latest environmental features! https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/17/brave-maritime-takes-delivery-of-gas-newbuilds-and-acquires-additional-bulkers/
4. Simplifying ships from shore In a climate of increasing complexity, with new regulations, environmental concerns and commercial considerations, how can owners and operators control their fleets, and futures, from dry land? NAVTOR’s Tor Håkon Svanes believes the answer lies in innovation and integration – developing solutions that evolve in line with the needs of a dynamic global industry. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/23/simplifying-ships-from-shore/
5. First two of five new bespoke 30 metre CTVS delivered to offshore wind operator in US In a climate of increasing complexity, with new regulations, environmental concerns and commercial considerations, how can owners and operators control their fleets, and futures, from dry land? NAVTOR’s Tor Håkon Svanes believes the answer lies in innovation and integration – developing solutions that evolve in line with the needs of a dynamic global industry. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/23/simplifying-ships-from-shore
6. Canadian project to develop marine-based nuclear reactors moves ahead Canada’s Prodigy Clean Energy is teaming up with Westinghouse Electric Company to develop nuclear power plants that can be used both at sea and on land. The two companies are designing transportable nuclear power plants featuring an eVinci microreactor from Westinghouse. https://splash247.com/canadian-project-to-develop-marine-based-nuclear-reactors-moves-ahead/
7. Not-for-profit company established for maritime mental health To meet the growing awareness of the importance of protecting mental health in the maritime industry, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn has launched Waypoint Maritime, a community interest company with profits reinvested to further its social objectives. https://splash247.com/not-for-profit-company-established-for-maritime-mental-health/
8. ‘Unacceptable’ Rise in Seafarer Abandonments in 2023, Says ITF A recent report by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) showed an alarming 11% rise in the number of crew abandonment cases in 2023 compared to the previous year.The ITF reported a total of 132 abandonments, which is 13 more cases than in 2022. https://gcaptain.com/unacceptable-rise-in-seafarer-abandonments-in-2023-says-itf/
9. Latest Strikes on Yemen’s Houthis Destroyed Intended Targets, UK Says U.S. and British forces carried out a new round of strikes on Monday in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the Iran-aligned group against Red Sea shipping, the Pentagon said. https://gcaptain.com/latest-strikes-on-yemens-houthis-destroyed-intended-targets-uk-says/
10. Europe’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Face Huge Supply Chain Challenge Almost 500 gigawatts of generation capacity will be deployed across the European Union and neighboring countries, like the UK and Norway, making it the third-biggest energy source by 2050. But those targets will require up to 54,000 kilometers (34,000 miles) of additional transmission lines — enough to circle the planet 1.5 times. https://gcaptain.com/europes-offshore-wind-ambitions-face-huge-supply-chain-challenge/