1. Exmar wins LNG FSU contract in Colombia. Exmar has signed contracts with Regasificadora Del Pacífico (RDP) for the deployment of a floating storage unit (FSU) on the west coast of Colombia.
RDP is developing a fast track LNG import solution in the inner bay of Buenaventura, under a term contract signed with Ecopetrol earlier this year to provide regasification and logistics services for a volume of 60 MMCFD of gas.
https://splash247.com/exmar-wins-lng-fsu-contract-in-colombia/
2. IAPH supports IMO Net Zero Framework measures. IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven spoke about the importance of adopting the IMO Net Zero Framework (NZF) at an event on the decarbonisation of shipping organised by Accelleron and held during London International Shipping Week on Tuesday. The NZF was agreed upon last April. A ratifying vote by Member States on the MARPOL Annex VI 2025 resolution will take place during the week of 13 October.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/09/23/iaph-supports-imo-net-zero-framework-measures/
3. Lloyd’s Register and NSML sign MoU to boost maritime skills and training in West Africa. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to provide high-quality training opportunities for seafarers and maritime professionals across Africa.
Lloyd’s Register has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited to expand access to maritime training and advisory services across West Africa.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/09/23/lloyds-register-and-nsml-sign-mou-to-boost-maritime-skills-and-training-in-west-africa/
4. Postponed projects sink Fugro’s growth forecast. Dutch surveyor Fugro has conceded it will not be able to make its full-year financial forecasts.
“While we still expect the second half of 2025 to show a notable improvement compared to the first half, the previously anticipated 20% revenue growth is no longer realistic,” the company stated in a release today, citing many postponed projects, which have wiped around EUR100m of revenues.
https://splash247.com/postponed-projects-sink-fugros-growth-forecast/
5. Ottawa and Nova Scotia set offshore wind pre-qualification in motion. Canada’s first offshore wind projects took a step closer to reality this weekend with the launch of a pre-qualification process for potential bidders, part of a wider plan to bring up to 5 GW of capacity online off Nova Scotia.
https://splash247.com/ottawa-and-nova-scotia-set-offshore-wind-pre-qualification-in-motion/
6. Vehicle shipping player Polaris launches dry bulk arm. Polaris International is diversifying its shipping portfolio with the official entry into the dry bulk market and the launch of Polaris Bulkers. The move marks a strategic expansion for Polaris, best known for its automotive logistics division, Polaris Autoliners.
https://splash247.com/vehicle-shipping-player-polaris-launches-dry-bulk-arm/
7. Maduro Writes Directly To Trump Calling For Venezuela-US Talks. In the letter dated Sept. 6, the socialist leader said that his government “has consistently sought direct communication to address and resolve any issue that arises between our two governments.”
“I respectfully invite you, President, to promote peace through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding throughout the hemisphere,” Maduro said, in a copy of the letter seen Sunday by Bloomberg.
https://gcaptain.com/maduro-writes-directly-to-trump-calling-for-venezuela-us-talks/
8. Iraq Increases Oil Exports, Sees Extra Revenues. Iraq has increased oil exports following the gradual unwinding of voluntary production cuts under an OPEC+ agreement, the country’s state oil marketer SOMO said on Sunday.Earlier this month, eight members of OPEC+ agreed to raise production from October by 137,000 barrels per day. OPEC+ has been increasing production since April after years of cuts to support the oil market.
https://gcaptain.com/iraq-increases-oil-exports-sees-extra-revenues/
9. AD Ports Group begins rollout of LEO satellite connectivity across global operations. AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry services, has commenced deployment of Low Earth Orbit satellite services across its global fleet and terminal operations.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/09/23/ad-ports-group-begins-rollout-of-leo-satellite-connectivity-across-global-operations/
10. Carrier Transicold launches reefer enhancement and enxt-life program to boost fleet efficiency and sustainability. Carrier Transicold has launched the Reefer Enhancement and Next-life (REN) Program, an innovative solution aimed at extending the service life, improving energy efficiency and reducing total operating costs of mid-life PrimeLINE® refrigerated units.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/09/23/carrier-transicold-launches-reefer-enhancement-and-enxt-life-program-to-boost-fleet-efficiency-and-sustainability/