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

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

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

Business & Finance

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

Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants Shipbuilding & Design

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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Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

WFW’s Valentina Keys discusses how the EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan reaffirms the European Commission’s commitment to supporting maritime decarbonisation

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Floating LNG LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy

2026 in the offshore wind industry: the beginning of a much-needed reset

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell

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2025 in marine environmental protection: politics stall progress on net zero

29 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

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