https://splash247.com/evalend-pens-orders-for-mr1-tankers-in-south-korea/

Evalend Shipping, based in Athens, Greece, has bolstered its fleet of product carriers by placing a new order in South Korea. The company, under the leadership of Kriton Lendoudis, has confirmed the purchase of four MR1 vessels from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan. Each vessel, boasting a capacity of 37,000 deadweight tons (dwt), comes at a total cost exceeding $190 million. These acquisitions are part of Evalend's broader strategy to diversify its fleet, which already includes orders for 50,000 and 75,000 dwt tankers set for delivery between 2024 and 2026.

With a robust portfolio of over 30 ongoing newbuilding projects, Evalend primarily focuses on energy carrier vessels, thereby expanding its fleet of more than 50 ships, a significant portion of which are currently bulk carriers. The new MR1 quartet is slated for delivery by June 2026, marking another milestone in Evalend's expansion efforts within the maritime shipping industry.

https://splash247.com/greek-bulker-struck-by-sea-drone-in-red-sea/

A Greek-owned bulk carrier has sustained substantial damage following a collision with an uncrewed surface vessel in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen. The vessel has been identified by multiple sources in Greece as the Liberian-flagged Tutor.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the incident occurred when the Tutor was struck on the stern by a small craft measuring between five to seven meters in length. Subsequently, the 2022-built bulker was also hit by an "unknown airborne projectile."

Maritime security consultancy Ambrey disclosed that the incident took place approximately 68 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah. Ambrey suggested that the Houthi rebel group was likely responsible for the attack, stating that the vessel's profile matched that of typical Houthi targets at the time of the incident.The 82,400 dwt vessel, operated by Evalend Shipping, was not transmitting an Automatic Identification System (AIS) signal during the incident. Reports indicate that the ship lost its ability to maneuver due to the damage sustained, which included water ingress in the engine room.UKMTO and other maritime authorities are closely monitoring the situation. No immediate reports of casualties have been made, and further investigations are underway to assess the extent of the damage and the implications for regional maritime security.