The Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) urges the Member States of the European Union, and in particular the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, to vote against so as to allow more time for wider consensus in relation to the proposed Net- Zero Framework (NZF) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), scheduled for adoption at the MEPC ES.2 session (14–17 October).
The 98th International Propeller Club World Conference, held in France and hosted in the beautiful city of Lyon from October 13 to 15, 2025, was crowned with particular success, gathering wide participation from members and representatives of the global shipping community.
The president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Melina Travlou, stated: Today’s decision for a postponement at the IMO is a new opportunity to shape a sustainable and effective international framework, which will lead shipping safely and realistically through the green transition.
Tis Georgias Ermidou
The vote of the members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the proposed new net-zero carbon emissions framework (IMO Net Zero Framework – NZF) has been postponed for one year.
The Port Authority of Kavala was informed about the injury of a 44-year-old Greek national sailor (rating: able seaman) from the passenger-car ferry (RO-PAX) “BLUE STAR MYCONOS” N.P.10882.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Courageous, a 2020-built 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel.
MPC Container Ships (“MPCC” or the “Company”) has placed an order for two 1,600 TEU container vessels in combination with 8-year charters to one of the leading global liner operators
