https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-rebels-launch-palestine-missile-matching-iranian-rapid-speeds
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-stops-cyprus-ship-access-over-safety-concerns
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken decisive action, imposing a three-month ban on the Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace from accessing Australian ports due to serious safety concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nasa-s-new-rocket-set-to-cut-mars-journey-to-just-60-days
Recently, NASA announced it was funding a revolutionary high-thrust rocket — called a Pulsed Plasma Rocket — that could make crewed missions to Mars in just two months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vafeades-confirms-qatar-s-interest-in-larnaca-marina-development
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/project-full-circle-to-break-speedboat-record-with-new-fuel-technology
Project Full Circle is an ambitious multi-million euro effort to design and build the fastest and most fuel-efficient speedboat to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to break the coveted UIM world record. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-military-port-fails-to-distribute-aid-gaza-crisis-deepens
Humanitarian aid intended for the desperate population of the Gaza Strip remains undistributed, despite its arrival at a temporary port constructed by the U.S. military. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-leaders-to-visit-cyprus-in-support-of-amalthea-project
Heads of state are planning to visit Cyprus soon to show their support for the Amalthea project, said here on Tuesday President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/little-penguins-dwindle-to-120-amid-port-development-threats
A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-weeks-after-bridge-incident-crew-still-trapped-on-baltimore-ship
As a controlled explosion rocked the Dali on Monday, nearly two dozen sailors remained on board, below deck in the massive ship's hull....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/resurging-piracy-threatens-red-sea-shipping-lanes
Piracy is re-emerging in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa with alarming speed, endangering both the lives of crew members and the smooth flow of international trade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-aid-pier-completed-installation-delayed-due-to-weather
The U.S. military has completed the construction of a temporary pier and causeway aimed at facilitating aid delivery to Gaza via a maritime system. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-floating-pier-project-approaches-finish-line
The construction of the floating pier, is expected to be completed in the coming days, sources told CNA as regards works by the US for a floating unit to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid by ships to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uae-sends-400-tons-of-food-aid-to-gaza-via-cyprus
In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry disclosed its collaboration with the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) to intensify humanitarian support for Gaza's populace and tackle the prevailing crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shipping-minister-promotes-cyprus-ship-registry-in-china
Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, met last week in Guangzhou, China, with executives of shipping companies, shipping agencies, financial institutions as well as local officials, according to a press release by the Deputy Ministry.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pollution-problems-plague-cyprus-ports
Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baltimore-turns-to-container-owners-for-ship-salvage-funds
The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to court papers filed Monday on behalf of Baltimore’s mayor and city council....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shipping-industry-seeks-to-attract-high-school-students
An educational workshop to enhance maritime awareness and visibility among young people in the professional sector was organized under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Shipowners' Association, and the Ministry of Education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-sail-through-education-with-1-000-adopted-ships
Elementary schools in Cyprus have adopted 1,000 ships in almost two decades, as part of an international awareness campaign initiated by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the island’s main ship-owning umbrella organisation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-as-500-migrants-intercepted
Authorities in Cyprus are keeping a close eye on the situation after intercepting five boats carrying about 500 migrants from Lebanon. To tackle the influx, Cypriot patrols have been stepped up in the waters bordering Lebanon. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-workers-strike-paralyzes-transport-services
In Greece, transport services came to a standstill on Wednesday as workers across various sectors participated in a 24-hour strike, demanding higher pay to offset the increasing cost of living...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-seasons-yachts-plans-130-port-visits-in-30-countries
In the bustling cruise market, Four Seasons Yachts has made a splash, unveiling its inaugural vessel flaunting 95 opulent suites and set to embark on its maiden voyage come January 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/will-fredriksen-group-set-sail-for-cyprus
The Fredriksen Group, led by prominent shipping magnate John Fredriksen, is contemplating relocating a significant portion, if not all, of its shipping operations from Norway to Cyprus, citing dissatisfaction with Norway's framework conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-accelerates-gaza-aid-efforts-with-amalthea-plan
American efforts are underway to construct a temporary dock in Gaza, according to diplomatic sources cited by the Cyprus News Agency on Friday. The project, part of the Amalthea Plan, is expected to be completed within 15 days, these sources revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-introduces-entry-fee-for-day-trippers
In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-aid-ships-return-to-cyprus-after-gaza-bombardments
Three ships carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians, part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative, have returned to Cyprus following Israeli bombardments that claimed the lives of seven members of the NGO World Central Kitchen involved in the effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-ship-jennifer-returns-to-cyprus-after-gaza-mission
The ship ''Jennifer,'' which departed from Larnaca bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid, is set to return to Cyprus within the next two days, according to CNA sources. Accompanied by two support vessels, the exact cargo volume onboard remains unconfirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-faces-tourism-crisis-amid-declining-numbers
Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dirty-fuel-suspected-in-baltimore-bridge-collapse-tragedy
Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-maritime-sector-advances-amidst-ambitious-goals
''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-maritime-alliance-implements-fees-to-curb-ship-emissions
At the latest meeting of the International Maritime Organization, a coalition of 60 member states made a joint decision to levy fees on greenhouse......
