InterManager Daily News 05.02.2024.

1. Alexandros Josephides (Cyprus Shipping Chamber) carries on as Cyprus “IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador” The Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes the re-appointment of its Deputy Director General Alexandros Josephides, as “International Maritime Organisation Goodwill Maritime Ambassador” for Cyprus, for the period 2024-2025. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/02/02/alexandros-josephides-cyprus-shipping-chamber-carries-on-as-cyprus-imo-goodwill-maritime-ambassador/
2. UKSA launches screen time reduction trial in bid to ease social media induced anxiety amongst young students UKSA is launching a screen time reduction trial in a bid to ease anxiety amongst its young students as a third of an increasingly screen dependent Generation Z, students aged 16 to 25, worry they’re spending too much time on social media. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/02/02/uksa-launches-screen-time-reduction-trial-in-bid-to-ease-social-media-induced-anxiety-amongst-young-students/
3. 90POE and Harbor Lab join forces to set a new standard in efficiency and transparency of port operations and disbursement management In a landmark joint announcement, 90POE and Harbor Lab are delighted to reveal their strategic integration partnership. This collaboration unites 90POE’s pioneering maritime digital platform, OpenOcean STUDIO, with Harbor Lab’s industry leading e-disbursement platform, underscoring a mutual commitment to enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring transparent, secure commercial outcomes in the maritime sector. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/02/02/90poe-and-harbor-lab-join-forces-to-set-a-new-standard-in-efficiency-and-transparency-of-port-operations-and-disbursement-management/
4. MCTC confirms its commitment to sustainability by introducing measures to help reduce carbon emissions Leading catering management provider MCTC has confirmed its dedication to the environment by setting out a list of measures to reduce carbon emissions produced through its own operations and bringing about positive change through education and awareness campaigns. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/02/02/mctc-confirms-its-commitment-to-sustainability-by-introducing-measures-to-help-reduce-carbon-emissions/
5. DNV supports MYTILINEOS SA in securing financing for Chilean solar farms DNV acted as a market advisor for the financing of a portfolio of solar farm projects anticipated to produce approximately 1.6 terawatt-hours of green electricity each year, resulting in an annual reduction of over 1 million tons of CO2 emissions. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/02/02/dnv-supports-mytilineos-sa-in-securing-financing-for-chilean-solar-farms/
6. Okeanis Eco Tankers reveals fresh vessel refinancing action The New York and Oslo-listed Alafouzos family vehicle, with a fleet of six suezmaxes and eight VLCCs, has secured a new $34.7m loan from a syndicate of banks led by Kexim Asia to buy its 2016-built suezmax Milos out of Ocean Yield lease. The six-year deal that comes with a balloon instalment of $17.3m at maturity is expected to close in February. https://splash247.com/okeanis-eco-tankers-reveals-fresh-vessel-refinancing-action/
7. Japan’s Chubu joins Shell and Eneco with Dutch wind farm stake buy Dutch utility Eneco has sold a 30% stake in Ecowende, a JV between Eneco and Shell, to Japanese firm Chubu Electric Power.Currently, Eneco holds 40% of the shares in Ecowende. Following the sale, Chubu will hold a 30% stake, Eneco will hold on to a 10% stake while Shell’s 60% stake will remain untouched.https://splash247.com/japans-chubu-joins-shell-and-eneco-with-dutch-wind-farm-stake-buy/
8. U.S. Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes in Iraq and Syria The United States carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Friday in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, the U.S. military said, after a deadly attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops and injured some 40 others. https://gcaptain.com/u-s-carries-out-retaliatory-strikes-in-iraq-and-syria/
9. Ambrey Warns of Escalating Maritime Security Threats in Middle East The maritime security situation continues to escalate in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and the Indian Ocean, with threats growing significantly more complex and widespread, according to a report by Ambrey, a leading maritime security firm. https://gcaptain.com/ambrey-warns-of-escalating-maritime-security-threats-in-middle-east/
10. Baltic index falls for week on declines across vessel segments The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index rose on Friday, with a lift from higher capesize rates, but still declined for the week on overall weaker rates across vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 19 points, or 1.4%, at 1,407 points. It fell 7.3% for the week. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Baltic+index+falls+for+week+on+declines+across+vessel+segments