Hellenic shipping news

Here are some recent news and updates from the Hellenic shipping industry:

Company News

• Costamare: The Greek shipping company has announced that it has entered into a new charter agreement for one of its vessels, the 2014-built container ship "Costa Rica" (12,000 TEU), with a major container shipping line.
• Diana Shipping: The company has announced that it has entered into a new time charter agreement for one of its vessels, the 2012-built dry bulk carrier "Sea Diamond" (50,000 dwt), with a major dry bulk shipping company.
• Golden Ocean Group: The company has announced that it has entered into a new time charter agreement for one of its vessels, the 2013-built dry bulk carrier "Golden Ocean" (63,500 dwt), with a major dry bulk shipping company.

Industry News

• Greek Shipping Industry: The Greek shipping industry has seen a significant increase in the number of vessels flying the Greek flag, with a total of 1,444 vessels currently registered under the Greek flag, according to data from the Hellenic Register of Shipping.
• EU Emissions Trading System: The European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been extended to the shipping industry, with Greek shipping companies required to comply with the new regulations.
• IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2020 sulphur cap has come into effect, with Greek shipping companies required to use low-sulphur fuels or install scrubbers on their vessels to comply with the new regulations.

Regulatory News

• Greek Shipping Ministry: The Greek Shipping Ministry has announced plans to introduce new regulations to improve safety and environmental standards in the Greek shipping industry.
• EU Ship Recycling Regulation: The European Union's Ship Recycling Regulation has come into effect, with Greek ship recycling facilities required to comply with the new regulations.

Market News

• Container Shipping Market: The container shipping market has seen a significant increase in demand, with container shipping rates reaching their highest levels in over a year.
• Dry Bulk Shipping Market: The dry bulk shipping market has seen a significant increase in demand, with dry bulk shipping rates reaching their highest levels in over two years.
• Tanker Shipping Market: The tanker shipping market has seen a significant increase in demand, with tanker shipping rates reaching their highest levels in over a year.

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