Maritime News

Sep 20, 2026

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

The maritime industry is currently navigating a period of intense geopolitical volatility that is fundamentally reshapin

LNG Tanker Carrying US Cargo To Europe Turns Back After Crew Reports Suspected Cyberattack

The suspected cyberattack on the Vivit Africa LNG represents a critical escalation in maritime security threats, specifi

Marine Insight3 min Read

Somali Navy Rescues All 18 Crew After Cargo Ship Jacuar Runs Aground En Route To Egypt

The grounding of the general cargo ship Jacuar off the coast of Somalia serves as a critical test for the nation's newly

Marine Insight4 min Read

Fifteenth body recovered from Kyrenia ferry wreckage

The recovery of a fifteenth victim from the ferry wreckage off Kyrenia underscores the severity of this maritime disaste

Iran Says It Struck And Detained An Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz Over ‘Illegal’ Passage

The detention of the Togo-flagged oil tanker 'Trend' by Iran's Revolutionary Guards represents a significant escalation

Marine Insight3 min Read

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Regulatory

Cyprus Business Now: economy, shipping, tourism, TechIsland, Eurobank, energy

Cyprus has strategically aligned with Greece, Italy, and Malta to form a Mediterranean maritime bloc aimed at influencin

Ports

Transport minister briefed on Eurogate’s Limassol port operations

The recent visit by Cyprus' newly appointed Transport Minister, Evanthia Tsolaki, to the Eurogate Container Terminal in

Regulatory

Cyprus joins Mediterranean four as EU rift deepens over IMO shipping rules

Cyprus has strategically aligned with Greece, Italy, and Malta to form a powerful Mediterranean coalition, challenging t

Cyprus Mail4 min Read

Kyrenia ferry only underwent ‘superficial’ repairs after crack appeared in June

The sinking of the ferry off Kyrenia has exposed severe lapses in maritime safety protocols and certification integrity

Events

Women, shipping and social impact take centre stage in Athens

The 'Women, Shipping, Social Contribution' event held at the Onassis Stegi in Athens marks a significant effort by the C