Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has received an order for four methanol-fuelled 5,900-teu containerships. This is the third order for methanol-fuelled vessels following the KAMSARMAX AEROLINE and TESS66 AEROLINE, and the first order...

Christos Stylianidis took over as Greek Shipping and Island Policy Minister September 12 and has the job of handling the fallout from the death of a 36-year-old ferry passenger that caused widespread outrage across the country.

A 72-hour strike by Greek seafarers February 23-25, had limited impact of ships outside the country but caused considerable disruption to vital sea transportation domestically as ferries remained at berth and congestion in ports built-up.

China and Greece have pledged to further develop relations between the two countries and jointly work on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA) and European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement with financing of up to EUR20m ($22m) to construct the first LNG bunkering vessel for use in Piraeus, Greece.

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean, are rising over a Turkish maritime zone deal and the region is preparing for a difficult January.

The Greek government caused a stir as IMO launched its 31st general assembly when the country’s Shipping minister suggested the IMO 2020 sulphur cap ought to be delayed over safety fears.