1. LR and Deployable Energy explore the use of advanced micro-nuclear reactors in powering ships. Lloyd’s Register is working with Deployable Energy, a Houston, TX based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear reactor technology to power ships.
LR Advisory has been guiding the development of Deployable Energy’s Unity Nuclear Battery, a compact, factory-built micro-reactor designed to deliver safe, zero-emission power, for a wide range of applications.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/02/lr-and-deployable-energy-explore-the-use-of-advanced-micro-nuclear-reactors-in-powering-ships/
2. 30 Years of EPSCO: From humble beginnings to global recognition. Andreas, congratulations on EPSCO’s 30th anniversary! Looking back to 1995, what inspired you to found EPSCO, and what were your original hopes for the company?
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/02/30-years-of-epsco-from-humble-beginnings-to-global-recognition/
3. The ports of Bilbao and Nouvelle-Aquitaine join forces to boost the competitiveness of their hinterland. The Bilbao Port Authority and the Association of the Commercial Ports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, comprising the ports of Bayonne, Bordeaux, Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente and La Rochelle, have signed a Cooperation Agreement on 25 September at Agri Vrac with the aim of strengthening cross-border relations by promoting and rolling out a strategic and coordinated partnership, focusing on issues such as the development of innovative and sustainable solutions and, in particular, the deployment of offshore wind energy on the Atlantic coast.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/02/the-ports-of-bilbao-and-nouvelle-aquitaine-join-forces-to-boost-the-competitiveness-of-their-hinterland/
4. Diana Shipping doubles down on Genco stake with $103m outlay. Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has lifted its holding in New York-listed peer Genco Shipping & Trading to nearly 15%, becoming the company’s largest known shareholder.
Regulatory filings show the Semiramis Paliou-led owner spent about $103.5m between late April and the end of September to buy 6.41m Genco shares, giving it a 14.93% stake.
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-doubles-down-on-genco-stake-with-103m-outlay/
5. Danaos lifts orderbook and seals $304m in charters. Greek containership owner Danaos has confirmed boosting its orderbook with two more 7,165 teu vessels and locked in $304m of fresh charter income.The Nasdaq-listed company said about $164m stems from forward fixtures on four existing ships, with another $140m tied to the newbuildings, each covered by five-year charters.
https://splash247.com/danaos-lifts-newbuild-pipeline-and-seals-304m-in-charters/
6. Seanergy and United Maritime cash in on vintage capes. Greek bulker owners Seanergy Maritime and United Maritime have completed sales of aging capesize vessels, banking profits and cutting fleet exposure to older tonnage.Seanergy confirmed the sale of the 2010-built Geniuship to an undisclosed buyer for $21.6m. The 170,057 dwt vessel, acquired in 2015, was handed over in September. The transaction is expected to generate around $12m in net proceeds and a book gain of $2.5m, while also avoiding the cost of an upcoming dry docking.
https://splash247.com/seanergy-and-united-maritime-cash-in-on-vintage-capes/
7. Finland’s Aker Arctic Unveils Next-Generation Medium-Class Icebreaker as Global Demand Heats Up. Finnish icebreaker engineering firm Aker Arctic on Monday released the first renderings of its new B+ class vessel for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, unveiling a next-generation design as global demand for ice-capable ships accelerates.
https://gcaptain.com/finlands-aker-arctic-unveils-next-generation-medium-class-icebreaker-as-global-demand-heats-up/
8. Exxon Mobil Eyes South Africa as a Top LNG Destination. Exxon Mobil XOM.N is eyeing projects in South Africa which it views as a top destination for liquefied natural gas (LNG), a senior gas executivesaid at an African energy conference in Cape Town on Tuesday.The U.S. is the world’s top natural gas producer and the largest LNG exporter and could entrench its dominance with several new projects coming online, which could exacerbate a gas glut by 2030.
https://gcaptain.com/exxon-mobil-eyes-south-africa-as-a-top-lng-destination/
9. Houthis Impose Sanctions on Major US Oil Companies, Claim Responsibility for Minervagracht Attack. The Houthi-aligned Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has designated 13 entities, 9 individuals, and 2 vessels for sanctions related to US crude oil exports, according to a statement released today.Meanwhile, the Yemen-based militant group has also claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack on the Dutch-flagged Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden.
https://gcaptain.com/houthis-sanction-us-oil-majors/
10. Updated UK Port Pilotage Boarding & Landing Code Helps Identify Risks. There are more than 500 active maritime pilots in the UK and they regularly held guide vessels into and around 100 different port authorities and countless marine facilities up and down the country.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/safety/updated-uk-port-pilotage-boarding-landing-code-helps-identify-risks