1. LR OneOcean launches Risk Manager FuelEU. Lloyd’s Register OneOcean has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance and strategy within a single platform.
https://shipmanagementinternational.com/lr-oneocean-launches-risk-manager-fueleu/
2. Israeli billionaire Idam Ofer backs UK-listed fueltech SulNOx. Israeli billionaire philanthropist Idan Ofer has emerged as the latest big name backer of UK listed green fueltech business Sulnox,
Ofer has announced a partnership and investment with Sulnox through his Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) operation and EPS Ventures.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/16/israeli-billionaire-idam-ofer-backs-uk-listed-fueltech-sulnox/
3. NORDEN expands project cargo fleet with innovative and fuel-efficient vessels. Norden announces the addition of two new 17,500 dwt Multi-purpose (MPP) vessel leases with purchase options, expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Furthermore, we have the option of declaring an additional two vessel leases with delivery in 2027.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/16/norden-expands-project-cargo-fleet-with-innovative-and-fuel-efficient-vessels/
4. “K” LINE enhancements in disclosure of information based on TNFD framework. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, has enriched its information disclosure with a focus on governance, strategy, risk and impact management and metrics and targets in accordance with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework version 1.0 (official version), published by the TNFD in September 2023.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/16/k-line-enhancements-in-disclosure-of-information-based-on-tnfd-framework/
5. AtoB@C signs up for six BAAS Shipping newbuilds. AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of ESL Shipping, part of the Finnish conglomerate Aspo, has continued its fleet renewal push with a long-term charter deal for six newbuildings.
The shortsea operator will be adding low-emission 5,900 dwt ice class 1A bulkers to its fleet between 2025 and 2027 from German shipowner BAAS Shipping, a joint venture between Brise Bereederung and F&L Schifffahrt.
https://splash247.com/atobc-signs-up-for-six-baas-shipping-newbuilds/
6. Solebay extends charters for Diana Shipping bulker pair. Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has won time charter extensions for two of its vessels with Solebay Shipping.
The first extension is for the 2007-built, 174,261 dwt capsize bulker Semirio. The gross charter rate is $16,650 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of February 15, 2026, up to a maximum of April 15, 2026.
https://splash247.com/solebay-extends-charters-for-diana-shipping-bulker-pair/
7. The Seafarers’ Charity helps fund vital seafarer crisis support for another year. Sailors’ Society’s unique Crisis Response Network (CRN), which provides 24/7 care and support to seafarers, their families and shipping companies following critical incidents, has received funding again this year from The Seafarers’ Charity.
https://shipmanagementinternational.com/the-seafarers-charity-helps-fund-vital-seafarer-crisis-support-for-another-year/
8. IACS publishes new recommendation Rec.182 to support Onshore Power Supply systems. Recognising the critical role of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) in achieving global decarbonisation targets, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published recommendation, Rec. 182, a comprehensive framework to support the effective adoption of OPS systems.
https://shipmanagementinternational.com/iacs-publishes-new-recommendation-rec-182-to-support-onshore-power-supply-systems/
9. Tanker Rates Extend Rally on Sanctions, Demand to Load Mideast Oil, Products. Oil shipping rates extended their rally on expectations of a tightening in global tanker supply from wider U.S. sanctions on Russia’s fleet and traders’ demand for ships to load Middle East oil for Asia, industry sources said on Wednesday.
https://gcaptain.com/tanker-rates-extend-rally-on-sanctions-demand-to-load-mideast-oil-products/
10. Russian Crude Oil Piles Up Near Chinese Coast After US Sanctions. The amount of oil stranded off the Chinese coast is growing as traders, refiners and shipping companies try to avoid being caught up in the US’s strictest-ever sanctions on Russian energy flows.
https://gcaptain.com/russian-crude-oil-piles-up-near-chinese-coast-after-us-sanctions/