1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (350+ words) WASHINGTON " April 8, 2026 " Import volume at major U. S. container ports is not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could eventually affect retailers and their customers, according to the'Global…...

18+ hour, 22+ min ago  (404+ words) (Bloomberg) -- Three tankers are attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coast, the first vessels to try and pass through the waterway since the US announced a blockade. The New Future, which has no…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (420+ words) As enforcement tightens and scrutiny deepens, 2026 marks a turning point where operational efficiency and technical condition converge under the CII framework. CII measures how efficiently a vessel transports cargo by calculating CO" emissions per transport work, assigning ships an annual…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (325+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) The Paris Agreement adopted in 2015 sets a common goal for global GHG emissions reduction, which is to keep the increase in global average temperature to at least well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels while aiming to…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (664+ words) The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year, with the overall happiness score rising to7. 26 out of 10 in Q4 2025, up from 7. 05 in the previous quarter. The…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (357+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com)From 1 January 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Polar Code significantly expands its scope. It now mandates enhanced requirements for safety of navigation and voyage planning for additional vessel types operating in polar waters (Arctic and Antarctic…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (540+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com)The Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships (officially the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships) officially entered into force on February 17, 2026. Developed by UNCITRAL and adopted by the UN…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (312+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) In the fast-evolving world of maritime operations, where safety, compliance, innovation, and leadership remain at the forefront of daily challenges, professionals across the industry continually seek meaningful ways to stay informed, inspired, and connected. Prevention at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (288+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) Class NK has released "FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping (3rd Edition). These FAQs may be used by stakeholders in the maritime industry to support their understanding of environmental regulations and to consider possible responses. The Paris…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (187+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) IACS, the membership organisation for the world's leading classification societies, has published its 2025 Annual Review, which showcases the central role played by IACS and its Members in supporting safety standards and driving technical innovation in the…...