BBS Greece recently announced that Greek-Lebanese development projects are on the way, with maritime ties between the two countries being stronger than ever.

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber is proud to announce that the Women International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) has achieved to be granted “Consultative Status” by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has agreed to extend the present time charter contract with CMA CGM, Marseille, for one of its Panamax container vessels, the m/v Domingo.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with ST Shipping and Transport Pte. Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Maera.

Costamare Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: CMRE) announced today the conclusion of shipbuilding contracts and long term charter agreements for five newbuild containerships, as well as the acquisition and chartering of two secondhand containerships.