1. European Shipowners Urge Commission to Deliver on Key EU ETS Conditions
European shipowners have called on the European Commission to ensure that the key conditions agreed when extending the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to shipping are fully implemented. They stressed that revenues from the scheme must be reinvested in the maritime sector to support decarbonisation and maintain Europe’s global competitiveness.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/07/20/european-shipowners-urge-commission-to-deliver-on-key-eu-ets-conditions/
2. BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week #110
BIMCO’s latest “Shipping Number of the Week” highlights a key market trend affecting the global shipping industry. The analysis provides data-driven insight into current developments and their implications for shipowners, operators and charterers.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/07/20/bimco-shipping-number-of-the-week-110/
3. Positive Direction in the European Commission’s Review of the EU Emissions Trading System
European shipowners welcomed the European Commission’s review of the EU ETS, describing it as a step in the right direction. They noted that the proposed changes acknowledge concerns raised by the maritime sector while emphasising that further improvements are still required.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/07/20/positive-direction-in-the-european-commissions-review-of-the-eu-emissions-trading-system/
4. European Shipowners See Earmarking of ETS Revenues as a First Step, but More Work Is Needed
European shipowners welcomed the proposal to earmark part of EU ETS revenues for the maritime sector as an important first step. They argued, however, that additional measures are needed to strengthen competitiveness and accelerate the industry’s green transition.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/07/20/european-shipowners-see-earmarking-of-ets-revenues-as-a-first-step-but-more-work-is-needed-to-deliver-on-competitiveness/
5. Seacon Adds $66m Bulker Pair at Tsuneishi Zhoushan
Chinese shipowner Seacon Shipping has ordered two new bulk carriers from Tsuneishi Zhoushan in a deal valued at around $66 million. The investment reflects the company’s continued fleet expansion strategy and confidence in the dry bulk market.
https://splash247.com/seacon-adds-66m-bulker-pair-at-tsuneishi-zhoushan/
6. Diana Shipping Lifts Ultramax Rate in Fednav Switch
Diana Shipping has secured improved charter earnings for one of its Ultramax bulk carriers after switching charterers to Fednav. The new agreement increases daily revenue while providing continued employment for the vessel.
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-lifts-ultramax-rate-in-fednav-switch/
7. Shanghai Changshun Firms Up Guoyu Boxship Quartet
Shanghai Changshun has confirmed an order for four container vessels to be built for Guoyu Shipping. The contract strengthens China’s ongoing investment in modern and fuel-efficient containership capacity.
https://splash247.com/shanghai-changshun-firms-up-guoyu-boxship-quartet/
8. Shipowner Offers Seafarers Six Months’ Pay to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz
A shipowner has reportedly offered crews a bonus equivalent to six months’ salary for voyages through the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened security risks. The move reflects growing concern over attacks and instability in the region.
https://gcaptain.com/shipowner-offers-seafarers-six-months-pay-to-sail-through-strait-of-hormuz/
9. Russian Attack on Corn Ship off Ukraine’s Odesa Kills 10
A Russian attack on a vessel carrying corn near Ukraine’s port of Odesa killed ten people and caused significant damage. The incident highlights the continuing risks to commercial shipping operating in the Black Sea.
https://gcaptain.com/russian-attack-on-corn-ship-off-ukraines-odesa-kills-10/
10. Crew Abandons Burning Tanker After Attack Near Strait of Hormuz
The crew of a tanker abandoned their vessel after it caught fire following an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of merchant shipping transiting one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints.
https://gcaptain.com/crew-abandons-burning-tanker-after-attack-near-strait-of-hormuz/