InterManager Daily News 30.01.2024.

1. Intership Navigation announces management buy-out Intership Navigation, founded 35 years ago by German ship owner Alfred Hartmann, announced its separation from the Hartmann Group through a management buyout by its long-term CEO Dieter Rohdenburg. As of 1st January 2024 Dieter Rohdenburg acquired the majority shareholding of Intership which includes its subsidiaries Intership Navigation Co Ltd, Donnelly Tanker Management and Hartmann Crew Philippines. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/25/intership-navigation-announces-management-buy-out/
2. An analytical examination of risk factors involving crew management and recruitment roles: Peculiarities of seafarer roles The management of crew and manning business is a multi-faceted industry that presents several challenges to seafarers. Each role, including ex-crew, new crew, and promoted crew seafarers, has specific and unique challenges that necessitate targeted control measures. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/29/an-analytical-examination-of-risk-factors-involving-crew-management-and-recruitment-roles-peculiarities-of-seafarer-roles/
3. Singapore bunker fuel schedules tighten, premiums rise on Red Sea impact Shippers and trading firms are facing longer waits and higher prices for low-sulphur fuel deliveries at Singapore, the world’s top bunker hub, as refuelling demand rises due to ship diversions from Red Sea tensions, industry sources told Reuters. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/29/singapore-bunker-fuel-schedules-tighten-premiums-rise-on-red-sea-impact/
4. How marine insurers are driving transparency and decarbonisation across international shipping The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance, an initiative backed by the Global Maritime Forum to drive decarbonisation of international shipping through transparency, has issued its second annual disclosure report. This report arrives amidst a transformative year for the maritime sector marked by key events: the IMO’s adoption of the revised greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy at MEPC 80 in July, and ongoing challenges like congestion, personnel shortages, inflation, and sanctions linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/29/how-marine-insurers-are-driving-transparency-and-decarbonisation-across-international-shipping/
5. Maritime shipping bunkered less fuel in Rotterdam in 2023 Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly less fuel in Rotterdam; 9.9 million tonnes in 2023 compared to 10.6 million tonnes in 2022. With that, the demand for fuel oil, marine gas oil and other fuels was 6.7 percent lower than in 2022. Only bunkering of LNG rose significantly, from 406,599 m3 to 619,243 m3. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/29/maritime-shipping-bunkered-less-fuel-in-rotterdam-in-2023/
6. Island Petroleum expands fleet for marine fuel supply in Limassol Island Petroleum, a subsidiary of Island Oil (Holdings), announced the acquisition and utilization of the vessel M/T ASTRAIA, dedicated to providing physical supply services of marine fuel oils in Limassol. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/01/25/island-petroleum-expands-fleet-for-marine-fuel-supply-in-limassol/
7. Former Tsakos tanker reflags to Gabon Last week Nikolas Tsakos-controlled Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) put out a release that it had offloaded a debt-free elderly suezmax for $40m, the 2005-built Eurochampion 2004, to an unnamed buyer. https://splash247.com/former-tsakos-tanker-reflags-to-gabon/
8. NYK signs up for very large ammonia carriers Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) appears to have joined the rush for very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) newbuilds in South Korea.Shipbuilding sources have placed the Tokyo-headquartered behemoth behind an order for three ships at HD Hyundai’s shipyard in the southeastern port of Ulsan. https://splash247.com/nyk-signs-up-for-very-large-ammonia-carriers/
9. Loose Lips Do Not Sink Ships, Public Apathy Does Last week, two US-flagged ships manned by US Merchant Mariners were targeted by Houthis and forced to turn around. This is a cause for concern due to the US Navy’s legal obligation to protect US Merchant Marine ships. However, what is more concerning is the secrecy surrounding the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea. https://gcaptain.com/loose-lips-sink-us-merchant-marine-navy-ships/
10. Biden Adviser Sees Limited Inflation Impact From Red Sea Attacks President Joe Biden’s energy security adviser said the impact of Houthi rebel attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea is limited and pledged continued US action to curb the Iranian-backed group’s ability to disrupt markets. https://gcaptain.com/biden-adviser-sees-limited-inflation-impact-from-red-sea-attacks/