1. Columbia Group appoints Simona Toma as Chief of Maritime HR following a strategic restructuring of the department after the departure of Captain Faouzi Fradi. Columbia Group has announced the appointment of former OSM Thome Managing Director Singapore, Simona Toma who will assume a C-level leadership role, overseeing both the crewing and training sides of operations within the Group.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/columbia-group-appoints-simona-toma-as-chief-of-maritime-hr-following-a-strategic-restructuring-of-the-department-after-the-departure-of-captain-faouzi-fradi/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/columbia-group-appoints-simona-toma-as-chief-of-maritime-hr-following-a-strategic-restructuring-of-the-department-after-the-departure-of-captain-faouzi-fradi/
2. Ocean Network Express and Singapore Maritime Foundation sign memorandum of understanding to Nurture Maritime Talent. Ocean Network Express to sponsor two scholarships and two internships annually from 2025 to 2027 as part of the ongoing ONE – MaritimeONE partnership
Ocean Network Express and the Singapore Maritime Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly nurture a talent pipeline for the maritime industry.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/ocean-network-express-and-singapore-maritime-foundation-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-nurture-maritime-talent-2/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/ocean-network-express-and-singapore-maritime-foundation-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-nurture-maritime-talent-2/
3. ILO achieving gender equality in employment rates would take almost two centuries. Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to a new International Labour Organization brief.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/ilo-achieving-gender-equality-in-employment-rates-would-take-almost-two-centuries/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/ilo-achieving-gender-equality-in-employment-rates-would-take-almost-two-centuries/
4. Trafigura renews 5.6 billion revolving credit facilities. Trafigura Group , a market leader in the global commodities industry, announced the closing of its new 365-day European multi-currency syndicated revolving credit facilities totalling USD1.9 billion, as well as the extension and increase of its USD3.7 billion 3-year facility. The new 365-day ERCF, initially launched at USD1.5 billion, was substantially oversubscribed.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/trafigura-renews-5-6-billion-revolving-credit-facilities/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/13/trafigura-renews-5-6-billion-revolving-credit-facilities/
5. Diana Shipping fixes another kamsarmax to Cargill. New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured its second Cargill charter within a month. The commodities giant is chartering in the 2010-built kamsarmax Medusa for up to 16 months.
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-fixes-another-kamsarmax-to-cargill/
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-fixes-another-kamsarmax-to-cargill/
6. Taiwan’s CMT takes option on newcastlemax brace. Taiwan’s Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) is moving forward with its dry bulk newbuilding project at a domestic yard.
The owner of 13 vessels spread across capesize and newcastlemax segments has settled to contract two more 210,000 dwt units at CSBC Corporation.
https://splash247.com/taiwans-cmt-takes-option-on-newcastlemax-brace/
https://splash247.com/taiwans-cmt-takes-option-on-newcastlemax-brace/
7. Ocean Installer joins team developing UK floating wind farm. Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer has joined the alliance of companies developing the Aspen floating offshore wind project in the North Sea.
Ocean Installer’s addition to the alliance will drive down the costs of installation and its existing fleet of vessels and workforce can be transferred to the floating offshore wind sector without significant adaptation.
https://splash247.com/ocean-installer-joins-team-developing-uk-floating-wind-farm/
https://splash247.com/ocean-installer-joins-team-developing-uk-floating-wind-farm/
8. REGENT Unveils World’s First Full-Scale Electric Seaglider, Begins Historic Sea Trials. REGENT Craft has achieved a significant milestone in maritime transportation with the unveiling of its first full-scale seaglider prototype, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of coastal transportation.
https://gcaptain.com/regent-unveils-worlds-first-full-scale-electric-seaglider-begins-historic-sea-trials/
https://gcaptain.com/regent-unveils-worlds-first-full-scale-electric-seaglider-begins-historic-sea-trials/
9. Done Deal: Historic ILA-USMX Contract Brings Six Years of ‘Labor Peace’ to East and Gulf Coast Ports. International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey on Tuesday to formally sign a landmark six-year master contract agreement, securing unprecedented benefits for dockworkers and ensuring labor stability at major U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports through September 2030.
https://gcaptain.com/done-deal-historic-ila-usmx-contract-brings-six-years-of-labor-peace-to-east-and-gulf-coast-ports/
https://gcaptain.com/done-deal-historic-ila-usmx-contract-brings-six-years-of-labor-peace-to-east-and-gulf-coast-ports/
10. ZIM Reports Strong 2024 Turnaround, Sets Conservative 2025 Outlook Amid Red Sea Crisis. International container shipping company ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) has reported a remarkable recovery in 2024, posting a net income of $2.15 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the $2.69 billion loss recorded in 2023.
https://gcaptain.com/zim-reports-strong-2024-turnaround-sets-conservative-2025-outlook-amid-red-sea-crisis/
https://gcaptain.com/zim-reports-strong-2024-turnaround-sets-conservative-2025-outlook-amid-red-sea-crisis/