InterManager Daily News 24.04.2024.

1. Opening remarks by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting (COMM) Cyprus expressed its willingness and readiness to organise and host a Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting for promoting a sustainable agenda for our seas and oceans, following the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that took place in Kigali, Rwanda in June 2022. Opening remarks by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting (COMM) – Cyprus Shipping News
2. Navigating the EU ETS Maritime Sector Compliance – Cyprus Marine Club get together On Friday, 19th April 2024, the Cyprus Marine Club (CMC) hosted the Get Together with a presentation from Mr. Filippos Filippou and Mrs. Chrystalla Papastavrou, Environmental Officers from the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment. Navigating the EU ETS Maritime Sector Compliance – Cyprus Marine Club get together – Cyprus Shipping News
3. MIEEK PSM Competitions: Opportunities for distinction for young people On 16.04.24, the Deputy Minister of Shipping, the Mayors of Germasogeia and Agios Athanasios, Salamis Organization, Lemissoler Navigation Ltd., L. Nemitsas Ltd., and Ergonauts presented the awards to the winners of the 3rd Student Competition of the “Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies” Program of Studies at MIEEK and the 3rd MIEEK Interdepartmental Competition, co-organized by the “Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies” Program and the Department of “Culinary Arts”. MIEEK PSM Competitions: Opportunities for distinction for young people – Cyprus Shipping News
4. Is the decline in global piracy over? The number of global piracy and armed robbery incidents increased again in 2023 after a two-year drop, with the first quarter of 2024 following suit. While the Gulf of Guinea waters and the Singapore Strait stand out as long-term piracy hotspots, the return of Somali pirates in the Western Indian Ocean raises concerns, as does the increasing use of violence against vessels’ crew. Is the decline in global piracy over? – Cyprus Shipping News
5. Liner shipping’s EU policy prorites for a Sustainable, Competitive, and Secure Maritime Sector according to World Shipping Council The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero shipping by 2050 in partnership with industry. Liner shipping’s EU policy prorites for a Sustainable, Competitive, and Secure Maritime Sector according to World Shipping Council – Cyprus Shipping News
6. TEN offloads veteran aframax as fleet renewal presses ahead Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has confirmed the sale of an ageing aframax tanker as it continues its fleet renewal push.The New York-listed tanker and LNG carrier owner has offloaded the 2007 Sumitomo-built Izumo Princess for about $37m. TEN offloads veteran aframax as fleet renewal presses ahead – Splash247
7. Maersk sets sights on offshore wind logistics in South Korea Danish shipping and logistics group Maersk has partnered up with compatriot wind turbine maker Vestas to set up a nacelle factory and logistical base at the Mokpo New Port hinterland complex in South Korea. Maersk sets sights on offshore wind logistics in South Korea – Splash247
8. UK makes more funding available for AI and smart shipping UK Maritime Minister Lord Davies of Gower has announced an £8m ($9.85m) funding boost to kickstart feasibility studies for smart shipping technologies such as AI, robotics, and autonomous vessels. UK makes more funding available for AI and smart shipping – Splash247
9. U.S. Inbound Containers Surge to Start 2024 The main US ports enjoyed another stellar month in March, according to new figuresfrom noted analyst John McCownHis figures show imports at the country’s ten largest gateways grew nearly 20% year on year. U.S. Inbound Containers Surge to Start 2024
10. Oil Supertankers Headed For China Jump To The Highest In A Year Supertankers hauling crude oil to China surged to the highest in almost a year.Some 124 of the vessels are signaling China — the world’s biggest oil importer — as their next destination over the forthcoming three months, according to a regular count compiled by Bloomberg. That’s the highest level since late April 2023. Oil Supertankers Headed For China Jump To The Highest In A Year