InterManager Daily News 14.05.2024.

1. Naval Exercises Intensify as Greece Aims to Prevent Russian Oil Transfers Greece’s Navy extended a series of exercises aimed at preventing tankers from transferring Russian oil just miles off its coastline.The navy said in a notice that it will be conducting exercises until May 19 in the Laconian Gulf, an expanse of water that’s become well-known in the oil market as a location for Russian oil switching. It had been due to finish on May 9. Naval Exercises Intensify as Greece Aims to Prevent Russian Oil Transfers
2. UK To Send Contractors Not Soldiers To Gaza Pier The UK will probably use contractors in the US-led operation to deliver humanitarian aid on the beaches of Gaza rather than deploying its own forces, Foreign Secretary David Cameron said.The US last week completed the construction of two floating piers as part of a maritime corridor to deliver aid into Gaza. While the UK is fully part of the effort, including the use of a Royal Navy ship as a logistics hub, it will avoid deploying military personnel in Gaza, Cameron said in a BBC interview on Sunday. UK To Send Contractors Not Soldiers To Gaza Pier
3. Pan Ocean lines up more MR tanker newbuilds South Korean owner Pan Ocean is bolstering its tanker orderbook with two MRs at an unnamed shipyard.The Harim Group-controlled diversified owner of more than 100 ships said in a stock exchange filing it would be paying around $49m per unit with deliveries expected by April 2028. Pan Ocean lines up more MR tanker newbuilds – Splash247
4. Siem Offshore changes name to Sea1 Offshore following Kristian Siem exit Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has officially changed its name to Sea1 Offshore and was registered in the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies.The name change was effective as of the annual general meeting’s approval on May 7, 2024. This change also reflects the sale of nine vessels to Siem Sustainable Energy and related companies. Siem Offshore changes name to Sea1 Offshore following Kristian Siem exit – Splash247
5. Zaha Hadid Architects winner of architectonic tender of Riga Ropax Terminal The winner of the architectonic tender for the new passenger and ro-ro cargo terminal, Riga Ropax Terminal, was awarded. The world-renowned London-based architect firm, Zaha Hadid Architects, ranked first. The drafting of the building design is the next step in the development of the terminal project. Provided that the project is successfully implemented, Riga Ropax Terminal will open its doors to passengers in 2028. Zaha Hadid Architects winner of architectonic tender of Riga Ropax Terminal – Cyprus Shipping News
6. DP World wins two new sustainability awards “We are honoured to receive the Environmental Initiatives Award and the Sustainable Innovation Award at this year’s SEAL Awards. Winning the Environmental Initiatives Award for our work at DP World Santos in Brazil, where we’ve achieved the feat of reusing 100% of the waste generated at the port, underscores DP World’s commitment to the responsible management of its waste through adopting circular economy principles and smart design. Additionally, being recognised with the SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award for our BOXBAY technology is a testament to our dedication to revolutionising container port logistics for greater efficiency and sustainability.”DP World wins two new sustainability awards – Cyprus Shipping News
7. Port of Salalah introduces viable alternative to Red Sea route With first quarter results, the consensus among shipping lines is an expectation that the Red Sea blockade will continue. In response, the Port of Salalah, located in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched multi-modal service options that provides a viable alternative to the time consuming and more costly re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope. Port of Salalah introduces viable alternative to Red Sea route – Cyprus Shipping News
8. Ane Maersk, the world’s first large green methanol-enabled vessel, makes her first call in Dubai at DP World, Jebel Ali A.P. Moller – Maersk’s first large vessel that can run on green methanol arrived in Dubai, UAE for the very first time and was welcomed by DP World at Jebel Ali. Ane Maersk underscores Maersk’s ambition to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Ane Maersk, the world’s first large green methanol-enabled vessel, makes her first call in Dubai at DP World, Jebel Ali – Cyprus Shipping News
9. Costamare grows cape fleet Greek owner Costamare has continued its focus on larger tonnage in the dry bulk sector by adding two secondhand capes.The New York-listed company confirmed Splashreports it had picked up the 2012-built 181,415 dwt Frontier Unity and also revealed buying the 179,895 dwt Lowlands Prosperity and taking its capesize fleet to five vessels with an average age of about 12 years. Costamare grows cape fleet – Splash247
10. Norden makes plenty of cape plays Norden has flipped its first cape after entering the segment in March last year while quietly adding its first two 209,000 dwt newcastlemaxes. Broking sources tell Splash that the Danish mammoth has sold the scrubber-fitted Nord Ferrum, a 180,000 dwt workhorse built in 2011, for $34m. No taker has been revealed. The bulker was added as Star Borealis with a sister vessel, Star Polaris, for $32.5m about a year ago. Norden makes plenty of cape plays – Splash247