Mano Maritime is organizing two special cruise voyages to repatriate Israeli citizens stranded in Cyprus, using the luxury cruise ship Crown Iris. Each round trip will take about 15 hours, with tickets priced between €399 and €650. Enhanced security measures will ensure a safe return amid the ongoing regional tensions.
Frederick University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus to enhance the maritime workforce. This partnership includes scholarships for Cypriot students in the blue economy, internships, and educational field trips to major maritime institutions in Europe, aligning academic learning with real-world maritime experience.
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanoli highlighted the progress of the Cypriot shipping industry, with an increase in registered foreign ships and companies. The Cypriot flag’s quality improved, ranking 8th in the Paris White List. Efforts to digitize services and reduce greenhouse gas emissions were also emphasized, along with Cyprus’ role in European shipping sustainability.
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