Fleetwork returns to Posidonia 2026 showcasing the next generation of cloud maritime ERP
Fleetwork returns to Posidonia 2026 showcasing the next generation of cloud maritime ERP
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International Shipping News
21/05/2026
Fleetwork, one of the fastest-growing maritime ERP technology companies, will participate in Posidonia 2026, taking place from June 1 to 5 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, where it will showcase the latest generation of cloud and AI-powered solutions for the maritime industry.
Established in 2009, Fleetwork evolved in 2025 into the first fully cloud maritime ERP platform developed entirely in Greece and designed specifically for the needs of modern shipping companies. Following the launch of its platform at Posidonia 2024, the company recorded significant client growth, with an increasing number of shipping companies adopting cloud-based solutions to manage their operations more efficiently.
Fleetwork Giannis Sarris Founder CEO
What began as a new approach to maritime ERP has evolved into a fully modular, cloud-based system designed to adapt to the changing
SUARDIAZ Group Expands it fleet with the acquisition of RS Onza operating for MOEVE
SUARDIAZ Group Expands it fleet with the acquisition of RS Onza operating for MOEVE
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International Shipping News
21/05/2026
SUARDIAZ Group, through the company’s SURDIAZ Energy division, has signed an agreement to make the recently acquired RS Onza available to Moeve. The vessel is an IMO2 chemical tanker with the capability to transport methanol.
The RS Onza, recently delivered to SUARDIAZ in Singapore, will operate in European ports, primarily in Spain, and is already providing services for Moeve.
Juan Riva, CEO of SUARDIAZ Group, commented: “Our agreement with Moeve strengthens our longstanding relationship and is yet another sign of the confidence the energy sector places in us. Our extensive experience in the maritime and bunkering sectors enables us to continue moving forward by delivering more innovative and sustainable solutions.”
Fernando Barreras, Director of SUARDIAZ Energy, added: “The RS Onza is equipped with the latest technology for the transport and delivery of new fu
HELMEPA At Posidonia 2026
HELMEPA At Posidonia 2026
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Hellenic Shipping News
21/05/2026
The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) will hold its International Conference “Ocean Intelligence in MetaShipping: Biodiversity, People, Innovation, Investment” on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 (10:30–14:30), at the Posidonia Conference Hall, Metropolitan Exhibition Centre, Athens, with the kind hosting of Posidonia, the world’s most prestigious maritime exhibition. The Conference serves as a bridge to World Environment Day.
A high-level gathering of shipowners, maritime leaders, policymakers, regulators, financiers, academics, innovators, and the new generation, the Conference is known for its pioneering approach and authentic conversations shaping the course of global shipping.
The programme opens with welcome addresses by Semiramis Paliou, HELMEPA Chairperson and Director and CEO of Diana Shipping Inc., and Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece. An inspiring story
MF Shipping Group selects MESPAS as fleetwide software partner
MF Shipping Group selects MESPAS as fleetwide software partner
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International Shipping News
21/05/2026
MESPAS is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MF Shipping Group headquartered in Delfzijl, Netherlands.
Following a successful proof-of-concept evaluation, MF Shipping Group has selected the MESPAS ship management platform, as its preferred software solution to support its managed fleet of 46 vessels.
MF Shipping Group cited the strength of the MESPAS platform’s structured and consistent global master data framework as a key differentiator in its evaluation. A robust data architecture enables analytics not only at the individual vessel level but also across the entire fleet, establishing the foundation for artificial intelligence data analysis, benchmarking and strategic decision-making.
“The partnership with MESPAS began with our technical team seeking a system with a modern master data approach,” said Claas Vis, Chief Technical Officer of MF Shipping Group. “MESPAS deli
International Maritime Organization (IMO) honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime
International Maritime Organization (IMO) honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime
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Hellenic Shipping News
21/05/2026
Recognition under the IMO Gender Equality Award framework highlights Eleni Polychronopoulou’s contribution to strengthening female participation in maritime engineering and technology through her institutional roles at HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters, SEA Europe, and her longstanding commitment to fostering inclusion and opportunity at the ERMA TECH GROUP, a global leader in efficiency-driven maritime technologies.
The ERMA TECH GROUP proudly announces that its President, Ms Eleni Polychronopoulou, has been recognised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for her contribution to advancing gender equality in the global maritime sector, receiving a Letter of Commendation as part of the prestigious IMO Gender Equality Award framework.
Ms Eleni Polychronopoulou serves as President of HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine
Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration
Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration
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May 21, 2026
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ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on accelerating maritime innovation, applied research, and partnership with leading academic institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Exchange unites Houston’s research leadership with Athens’ operational excellence in shipping, creating a collaborative environment designed to spur technology progress across the world’s commercial fleets.
Focused on leading-edge maritime research and emerging technology incubation, the Exchange creates a continuous pipeline of innovation from concept to application shaped to respond to the operational requirements of shipping.
“The Exchange concentrates on swiftly moving technology from development into day- to-day operations, wo
Tanker Market: Rates Remained Elevated in April
Tanker Market: Rates Remained Elevated in April
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Hellenic Shipping News
16/05/2026
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anker rates remained elevated during the month of April, but mostly lower from their earlier record highs, OPEC, said in its latest monthly report.
In April, trade disruptions continued to impact dirty tanker spot freight rates. While price assessments on routes out of the Middle East remained elevated amid limited activities and a high degree of uncertainty, VLCC spot freight rates elsewhere declined from the record highs seen the month before. On the West Africa-to-East route, VLCC spot freight rates were down 26%, m-o-m, but were still 129% higher than the same month last year.
Education is the key to advancing gender equality in shipping
Education is the key to advancing gender equality in shipping
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International Shipping News
16/05/2026
The World Maritime University’s (WMU) Professor Momoko Kitada and WISTA’s Elpi Petraki identify education as the heart of the matter for empowering women across the maritime industries
For the first time, the cohort for WMU’s MSc programme in Malmö reached gender parity in the Class of 2026. It is a major milestone for industry diversity and inclusion, but it is also just a start, say experts involved in training and mentoring women as the IMO celebrates the 2026 International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May.
Education is key to addressing challenges and ways forward according to former seafarer Professor Momoko Kitada, WMU Academic Dean, Head of Maritime Education and Training (MET) and Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair, and Elpi Petraki, WISTA International President who is also Chartering, Operations and Business Development Manager at Greek shipowner ENEA Management.
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UK assets markets starting to feel the heat
UK assets markets starting to feel the heat
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16/05/2026
UK markets were under pressure on Friday as the leadership battle within the ruling Labour Party starts to open up.
To recap, this week’s turmoil follows a very weak, but not totally unsurprising, set of local election results for Labour earlier this month. With Nigel Farage’s Reform Party dominating the polls, and the Green Party increasingly dividing Labour’s share of the vote, there’s growing pressure on the party to change direction as it looks ahead to the next General Election in three years’ time.
So far, formally at least, no leadership contest has been triggered. Keir Starmer remains both Labour leader and prime minister.
Greece Asks EU To Step In Over ‘Unlawful Fishing’ By Turkey
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Greece Asks EU To Step In Over ‘Unlawful Fishing’ By Turkey
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May 16, 2026
ATHENS, May 15 (Reuters) – Greece on Friday asked the European Union to step in and stop what it said was unlawful fishing and violation of maritime law by Turkish fishermen in the Aegean Sea in the eastern Mediterranean.
NATO allies and neighbours Greece and Turkey have been at odds for decades over where their continental shelves end and over maritime jurisdiction in the Aegean Sea, including fishing.
Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias brought up the issue in a meeting with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on Friday in Athens.
“I’ve raised with the Commissioner a major issue for Greece regarding our fishermen and our fisheries and the provocative behaviour of our Turkish neighbours with regards to the unlawful fishing, the non-respect of the law of the sea, and the disputing of our sovereign rights,” Kikilias said, wi