1. Protect satellite navigation from interference, UN agencies urge. Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean States need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern” in a joint statement.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/28/protect-satellite-navigation-from-interference-un-agencies-urge/
2. International Chamber of Shipping’s comment post USTR (United States Trade Representative) Section 301 Investigation public hearing. Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Guy Platten, testified before the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 Committee in Washington, D.C., USA, regarding concerns around potential unintended consequences that could result from the proposed remedies following the Committee’s investigation into China’s maritime logistics and shipbuilding.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/28/international-chamber-of-shippings-comment-post-ustr-united-states-trade-representative-section-301-investigation-public-hearing/
3. “K” LINE’s Daito Corporation secures Japan’s first Green Loan utilising a Municipality-Developed Framework for Electric Tugboat. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced that Daito Corporation (Daito), its consolidated subsidiary, has decided to procure funding through a green loan from Mizuho Bank, Ltd. This loan will finance the construction of an electric tugboat (EV tug),*1 which was decided on November 8, 2024. It is scheduled to be completed in May 2027. The loan utilizes the Port of Yokohama – CNP Sustainable Finance Framework (the Framework),*2established by the City of Yokohama.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/28/k-lines-daito-corporation-secures-japans-first-green-loan-utilising-a-municipality-developed-framework-for-electric-tugboat/
4. BIMCO and Achilles announce strategic partnership to enhance Maritime Industry Standards. BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association and Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting standardisation, supply chain resilience and operational efficiency in the maritime sector.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/28/bimco-and-achilles-announce-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-maritime-industry-standards/
5. Floating Oil Storage Trends. Through our analysis, we provide a comprehensive historical timeline of key events that have shaped the era of floating oil storage. Leveraging the new TSOP floating storage feature, you can seamlessly explore market trends, track the evolving patterns of oil storage, and monitor the latest developments.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/28/floating-oil-storage-trends/
6. Aquaterra wins well intervention work in Nigeria. UK-based Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year contract with Intrepid Energy Limited to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria.
The well access package will enable Intrepid Energy to conduct intervention operations across multiple mature oil wells in the region, supporting enhanced reservoir production.
https://splash247.com/aquaterra-wins-well-intervention-work-in-nigeria/
7. Bulgaria proposes security centre for Black Sea shipping. Bulgaria has proposed to establish and host a multinational maritime coordination centre aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping in the western part of the Black Sea .
The proposal was made by the country’s prime minister, Rossen Zhelyazkov, after the Ukraine security summit in Paris on Thursday.
https://splash247.com/bulgaria-proposes-security-centre-for-black-sea-shipping/
8. One month countdown to Geneva Dry. Geneva Dry, the world’s premier commodities shipping conference, is scheduled for April 28 and 29 at the Hotel President Wilson with close to 300 companies already signed up and organisers warning today to book now as special discount rates at six hotels across the city are fast disappearing.
https://splash247.com/one-month-countdown-to-geneva-dry/
9. Chinese Nationals Missing From Ghana Waters After Suspected Piracy. Three Chinese nationals are missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a “suspected pirate attack” on Thursday on their Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, the West African nation’s military said in a statement Saturday.
https://gcaptain.com/chinese-nationals-missing-from-ghana-waters-after-suspected-piracy/
10. Icebreaker Diplomacy: Finnish President Stubb Makes Surprise Visit To Meet With Trump. Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise trip on Saturday to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at his estate in Florida, where the two leaders discussed strengthening their countries’ bilateral partnership and played a round of golf.
https://gcaptain.com/icebreaker-diplomacy-finnish-president-stubb-makes-surprise-visit-to-meet-with-trump/