LR: New IMO CII Guidelines require SEEMP Part III revisions

The IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) reduction factors used to determine the required annual operational CII for ships of 5,000gt and above, have been set through to 2030.

IMO III 11: Finalized guidance on remote surveys, audits and verifications

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) took place from 21 to 25 July 2025.

As of July 2025, the dry bulk market reflects a cautiously optimistic sentiment

As of July 2025, the dry bulk market reflects a cautiously optimistic sentiment, supported by a recovery in charter rates across several vessel segments.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 25th July 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

& Commercial Director

TMC SHIPPING

Sailing Through the Freight Currents: Weekly Market Pulse & Forward Bearings

Handysize & Ultramax Sectors

Charting the Trade Winds

As we sail into the heart of Q3 2025, the dry bulk market continues to navigate through varying weather patterns across regions.

Capes led the BDI to a new rise

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market performed positively with Capes recording an increase of almost 25% while smaller sizes showed small corrections compared to the previous week.

Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies

Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures. DNV’s class notations and guidelines facilitate this process, ensuring a safe transition to a zero-carbon future.