1. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) held its annual “Welcome To Shell”meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with its partners managing Shell-branded company-operated service stations across Cyprus. The event took place at the Zest venue of the Leventis Gallery, bringing together partners from across the island.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/coral-energy-shell-licensee-strengthens-ties-with-its-partners-in-the-cypriot-market/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/coral-energy-shell-licensee-strengthens-ties-with-its-partners-in-the-cypriot-market/
2. Anastasios Maraslis, Founder and President of Marasco Marine named “Greek Shipping Personality of the Year 2025” by Maritime Economies Newspaper. With great honor and emotion, Mr. Anastasios Maraslis, President and Founder of Marasco Marine Ltd, was awarded the prestigious title of “Greek Shipping Personality of the Year 2025”, during the special awards ceremony held on June 1st at the Officers’ Club in Athens, under the auspices of the maritime newspaper Maritime Economies.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/anastasios-maraslis-founder-and-president-of-marasco-marine-named-greek-shipping-personality-of-the-year-2025-by-maritime-economies-newspaper/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/anastasios-maraslis-founder-and-president-of-marasco-marine-named-greek-shipping-personality-of-the-year-2025-by-maritime-economies-newspaper/
3. The Government of Panama rejects misleading claims made regarding the role of Panama in enforcing Iran’s Sanctions Efforts. The Government of Panama rejects the misleading claims made by Mark D. Wallace, CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in recent publications circulated through the media and electronic mail worldwide.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/the-government-of-panama-rejects-misleading-claims-made-regarding-the-role-of-panama-in-enforcing-irans-sanctions-efforts/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/the-government-of-panama-rejects-misleading-claims-made-regarding-the-role-of-panama-in-enforcing-irans-sanctions-efforts/
4. LNG shipping heats up as Europe turns to West, but at what cost? As Europe envisages shunning Russian gas and LNG by 2027, changes in trade patterns and strategies are likely to unfold. Drewry anticipates Europe’s contracted supply to be sufficient to meet its LNG demand and limit spot exposure, supporting the region in managing its gas requirements without Russia. However, the continent’s complete pivot from Russia will lean Europe more toward the US. The trade-off can turn into a game of Russian roulette, especially with Trump planning to impose steep tariffs on Europe.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/lng-shipping-heats-up-as-europe-turns-to-west-but-at-what-cost/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/05/lng-shipping-heats-up-as-europe-turns-to-west-but-at-what-cost/
5. MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence. Ship engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has changed its name and will from now on be known as Everllence.
Everllence remains part of the Volkswagen Group, and the company’s product and service portfolio also remains unchanged.
https://splash247.com/man-energy-solutions-changes-name-to-everllence/
https://splash247.com/man-energy-solutions-changes-name-to-everllence/
6. HHLA buys majority stake in Ukrainian intermodal terminal. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has decided to invest in another terminal in Ukraine.The company is acquiring 60% of the shares in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal in Batiovo in western Ukraine.HHLA sees Ukraine as a hub for continental container transport and is simultaneously strengthening its position in European rail freight transport.
https://splash247.com/hhla-buys-majority-stake-in-ukrainian-intermodal-terminal/
https://splash247.com/hhla-buys-majority-stake-in-ukrainian-intermodal-terminal/
7. Crew evacuate fire-hit Zodiac car carrier. According to the company, the incident occurred at around midnight local time on June 3 in the Pacific Ocean, some 1,900 km from the port of Anchorage, during the vessel’s passage to Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. All members of the crew are safe and accounted for, and uninjured.
https://splash247.com/crew-evacuate-fire-hit-zodiac-car-carrier/
https://splash247.com/crew-evacuate-fire-hit-zodiac-car-carrier/
8. Severe Weather Causes $2 Million Towing Vessel Casualty Near Galveston. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its findings on the capsizing and sinking of the towing vessel Baylor J. Tregre near Galveston, Texas, which occurred on May 13, 2024.
https://gcaptain.com/severe-weather-causes-2-million-towing-vessel-casualty-near-galveston/
https://gcaptain.com/severe-weather-causes-2-million-towing-vessel-casualty-near-galveston/
9. Iran Oil Flows to China Fall on Sanctions, Refinery Maintenance. Iran is shipping less oil to China, as toughening sanctions snarl the OPEC producer’s shipments and refinery demand falls in the world’s biggest fossil fuel importer.
https://gcaptain.com/iran-oil-flows-to-china-fall-on-sanctions-refinery-maintenance/
https://gcaptain.com/iran-oil-flows-to-china-fall-on-sanctions-refinery-maintenance/
10. U.S. Coast Guard’s New Arctic Icebreaker USCGC Storis Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage. The U.S. Coast Guard has marked a significant milestone in its Arctic capabilities with the maiden voyage of its newest icebreaker, USCGC Storis (WAGB 21), departing from Pascagoula, Mississippi.
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-coast-guard-new-arctic-icebreaker-uscgc-storis-sets-sail-on-maiden-voyage/
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-coast-guard-new-arctic-icebreaker-uscgc-storis-sets-sail-on-maiden-voyage/