After a direct ship strike caused explosions and fire on board a tanker full of jet fuel, Stena Immaculate’s crew ensured tank cooling systems were on before abandoning ship

Safety & Incidents

UK ship collision: Solong captain charged with manslaughter; salvors board vessels

15 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman

The captain of a container feeder vessel that collided with a Stena Bulk tanker off the UK coast has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after an investigation by local police

Safety & Incidents

UK vessel fires: search called off for missing sailor, response turns to pollution mitigation

11 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman

After an explosive collision, a Stena Bulk MR tanker full of jet fuel and a Portugal-flagged container feeder vessel are both on fire off the UK’s east coast

Safety & Incidents

Finland releases tanker suspected of undersea cable damage

03 Mar 2025by Riviera News

Eagle S, a tanker suspected of damaging subsea cables with its anchor in the Gulf of Finland, has been released, while some crew remain in Finland

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Centrofin tied to US$143M deal for Enesel's LR2 vessel pair

17 Feb 2025by Georgios Georgiou

A reported all-Greek tanker deal has made headlines, as Enesel offloads two modern LR2 tankers, with Centrofin linked to the purchase

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Sinogas bolsters gas carrier fleet with VLGC pair

13 Feb 2025by Georgios Georgiou

In what appears to be a resale deal, Sinogas has expanded its gas carrier portfolio with two newly built VLGCs

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Finland investigates tanker after cable damage

30 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

Authorities suspect Eagle S tanker of damaging subsea cables with its anchor in the Gulf of Finland

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Strong Greek interest in Petrobras' new shuttle tanker tender

17 Sep 2024by Georgios Georgiou

Shipbuilding sources tell Riviera several Greek shipowners are keen to participate in the tender

Business & Finance Shipbuilding & Design

Update: Oman calls off search and rescue efforts for six missing crew from capsized tanker

24 Jul 2024by Jamey Bergman

Nine members of a 16-person crew, made up of 13 Indian and three Sri Lankan nationals, have been rescued with one crewmember found deceased and six still missing after a small tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Oman

Safety & Incidents

Societe Generale: financing CO2 shipping

26 Jun 2024by Craig Jallal

Societe Generale global head of maritime industries Paul Taylor highlights the importance of transparency, accountability and consistency in carbon shipping financing decisions

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Carbon Capture & Storage

New tanker deliveries reflect industry innovations, trends

26 Jun 2024by Craig Jallal

Recent newbuildings and industry awards highlight the maritime sector’s dedication to environmental responsibility and market stability amid evolving global dynamics

Business & Finance Shipbuilding & Design

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Stena Immaculate crew praised for bravery; Solong is carrying plastics found in marine environment

UK ship collision: Solong captain charged with manslaughter; salvors board vessels

UK vessel fires: search called off for missing sailor, response turns to pollution mitigation

Finland releases tanker suspected of undersea cable damage

Centrofin tied to US$143M deal for Enesel's LR2 vessel pair

Sinogas bolsters gas carrier fleet with VLGC pair

Finland investigates tanker after cable damage

Strong Greek interest in Petrobras' new shuttle tanker tender

Update: Oman calls off search and rescue efforts for six missing crew from capsized tanker

Societe Generale: financing CO2 shipping

New tanker deliveries reflect industry innovations, trends

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AI will be a gamechanger for tugs, salvage

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

The strait that changed everything

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

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