- Bernhard Schulte’s first LCO₂ carrier christened in China
Bernhard Schulte, the ship owning arm of the Schulte Group, will take delivery of its first liquefied carbon dioxide carrier. The vessel, which was christened “Northern Purpose” on 19 May, marks an important milestone in the group’s strategic expansion into carbon capture and storage-related shipping.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/22/bernhard-schultes-first-lco%e2%82%82-carrier-christened-in-china/
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- Columbia Group reinforces commitment to maritime talent enhanced cadet training programme
Columbia Group has strengthened its commitment to developing the next generation of maritime professionals with an enhanced Cadet Training Programme, as the industry faces mounting concerns over crew shortages, retention challenges and evolving IMO training requirements. Through Maritime HR, Columbia Group’s HR and Learning & Development division, the company has introduced a more robust governance structure for its cadet operations, designed to provide greater oversight, welfare support and career progression for cadets from recruitment through to officer level.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/22/columbia-group-reinforces-commitment-to-maritime-talent-enhanced-cadet-training-programme/
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- First dedicated STS standard for dry bulk released by INTERCARGO as operations increase
Ship to ship transfers are an established part of dry bulk operations, and they are growing. As new trading areas and cargo flows emerge, STS operations are expanding into regions where port infrastructure or draft limitations make direct berth access impossible.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/22/first-dedicated-sts-standard-for-dry-bulk-released-by-intercargo-as-operations-increase/
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- First handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector launched
The International Maritime Organization and World Maritime University have released a new Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in the Maritime Sector, calling for action to address persistent gender inequality across the global maritime industry. The handbook, authored by WMU Professor Momoko Kitada, was launched on the International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/22/first-handbook-on-gender-mainstreaming-in-the-maritime-sector-launched/
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- Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026
Japanese maritime academic and former seafarer Professor Momoko Kitada has been awarded the International Maritime Organization’s Gender Equality Award 2026. The award was presented by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez during a ceremony held at IMO Headquarters in London to mark International Day for Women in Maritime.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/05/21/professor-momoko-kitada-receives-imo-gender-equality-award-2026/
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- Peter Georgiopoulos returns to VLCC arena with up to 10 newbuilds at Wison
Greek shipping veteran Peter Georgiopoulos is making a major return to the very large crude carrier market, with Athens-based United Overseas Group booking up to 10 newbuildings at China’s Wison New Energies. The order marks Georgiopoulos’ third chapter as a VLCC owner following his leadership of General Maritime and later Gener8 Maritime, both of which built substantial positions in the large tanker sector before exiting through corporate transactions.
https://splash247.com/peter-georgiopoulos-returns-to-vlcc-arena-with-up-to-10-newbuilds-at-wison/
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- Euroseas brings in Norwegian investors for boxship newbuild
Greek containership owner Euroseas has brought in Norwegian investors to co-own one of its newbuildings. The Nasdaq-listed company said it has formed a joint venture with a group of investors represented by NRP Project Finance for the ownership of the third vessel in its four-ship series of 4,484 teu containerships under construction in China.
https://splash247.com/euroseas-brings-in-norwegian-investors-for-boxship-newbuild/
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- Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Sheskharis Oil Terminal On Black Sea
The Ukrainian military said on Saturday it had struck Russia’s Sheskharis oil terminal – one of the largest on the Black Sea – and the nearby Grushova oil depot. The overnight attack sparked a fire at the Sheskharis terminal, Ukraine’s general staff said on the Telegram app.
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-says-it-hit-russias-sheskharis-oil-terminal-on-black-sea/
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- New Zealand To Invest In Drones, Fleet To Shield Maritime Routes
New Zealand intends to spend about NZ$1.6 billion ($936 million) on drones, ship maintenance and naval upgrades to bolster the island nation’s maritime security at a time of increasing concern about supply routes. Defence Minister Chris Penk said Saturday that the government will invest in two types of drones: one for the southwest Pacific to provide long-duration intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; the other is a polar-capable vehicle that can operate from naval vessels in the Southern Ocean.
https://gcaptain.com/new-zealand-to-invest-in-drones-fleet-to-shield-maritime-routes/
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- Stillstrom-led Consortium to Pilot Offshore Charging Project in Denmark
An international consortium led by Stillstrom, part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, has secured €5 million from the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program to develop and demonstrate offshore charging infrastructure for stationary vessels at anchor with their engines running. The three-year SPARK project brings together eight partners across five countries to deploy and test a pilot offshore power zone solution in Skagen, described as one of Northern Europe’s busiest anchorage hubs, targeting greenhouse gas emissions generated by idling ships between operations.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/environment/stillstrom-led-consortium-to-pilot-offshore-charging-project-in-denmark