1. Countdown to “Maritime Cyprus 2025” Conference: Just Days to Go! The “Maritime Cyprus 2025” Conference is scheduled to take place in Limassol, between 6 and 8 October 2025. The Maritime Cyprus Conference is an established biennial event organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and has grown into one of the world’s most significant shipping conferences since it was first organized back in 1989.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/03/countdown-to-maritime-cyprus-2025-conference-just-days-to-go/
2. Ammitec General Assembly and Elections. On September 30, 2025, following the conclusion of the 11th ShipIT Conference held at the Wyndham Grand Athens, AMMITEC, the Association of IT Managers in Shipping, successfully conducted its General Assembly and elections for the new Board of Directors.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/03/ammitec-general-assembly-and-elections/
3. Port of Long Beach names Chief Harbor Engineer. The Port of Long Beach has named Monique Lebrun as Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau, a position that also carries the title of Chief Harbor Engineer.
The Chief Harbor Engineer is in charge of managing and executing the Port’s portfolio of complex engineering projects, including oversight of the $3.2 billion, 10-year capital improvement program, which drives infrastructure development, modernization and sustainability initiatives.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/03/port-of-long-beach-names-chief-harbor-engineer/
4. Everllence and ABB look to harness OceanWings in next-gen propulsion system. Everllence, the German engine manufacturer formerly known as MAN, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swiss electrification specialist ABB, and OceanWings, a French developer of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).
https://splash247.com/everllence-and-abb-look-to-harness-oceanwings-in-next-gen-propulsion-system/
5. Bahri’s $203m ultramax splash launches Saudi shipbuilding ambitions. Saudi shipowner Bahri has firmed up an order for six geared ultramax bulk carriers at International Maritime Industries (IMI), marking the first bulk carrier newbuilding deal for the Ras Al-Khair yard.
https://splash247.com/bahri-orders-six-ultramaxes-at-imi/
6. Netherlands Calls on EU to Sanction Yemen’s Houthis After Ship Attack. The Netherlands called on the EU on Wednesday to sanction Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist group, after the organisation claimed responsibility for an attack on the Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden.
https://gcaptain.com/netherlands-calls-on-eu-to-sanction-yemens-houthis-after-ship-attack/
7. French Commandos Board Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire. French military personnel have boarded the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected of belonging to the so-called shadow fleet involved in the Russian oil trade, French media reported on Wednesday.French authorities have been tight-lipped about the vessel, which is currently at anchor near the western city of Saint Nazaire.
https://gcaptain.com/french-commandos-board-suspected-shadow-fleet-tanker-off-saint-nazaire/
8. Panama Canal Launches LoTSA 2.0 to Enhance Transit Planning. The Panama Canal is also launching a dedicated LoTSA Customer Service Team to enhance user experience and provide timely and personalised support.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/technology/panama-canal-launches-lotsa-2-0-to-enhance-transit-planning
9. $48 Billion Loss in LNG Carriers, Transformation Ahead: Report. The study based its findings on an interactive online tool ‘Investment Risk Monitor’ for Fossil Fuel Carrying Ships, which map out projected supply-demand trends for fossil fuel tankers under a range of climate energy scenarios.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime/48-billion-loss-in-lng-carriers-transformation-ahead-report
10. Wartsila Lifecycle Agreement to Support OPearl’s 14 LNG Carriers. The maritime industry has grown increasingly complex, requiring advanced technology, real-time data, and analytics to ensure efficient and competitive operations while also staying in line with decarbonisation objectives.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime/wartsila-lifecycle-agreement-to-support-opearl-s-14-lng-carriers