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COSCO box ships turn back from Hormuz; data indicates countries with access

COSCO box ships turn back from Hormuz; data indicates countries with access

27 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Sanctioned Iran‑linked vessels, alongside Greek, Chinese and Indian ships, are dominating traffic through the strategic waterway
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict
From fertiliser to coal and steel: the impact of Middle East turmoil on dry bulk

From fertiliser to coal and steel: the impact of Middle East turmoil on dry bulk

27 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
While energy flows remain the central Gulf story, the dry bulk sector is also feeling the impact
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict
Laskaridis Shipping dives into wind propulsion with suction sails on board bulker

Laskaridis Shipping dives into wind propulsion with suction sails on board bulker

24 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Greek owner has signed a JDP agreement with bound4blue and Bureau Veritas to assess eSAILs’ integration
Business & FinancePropulsion
Semiramis Paliou hits back at Genco rejection, moves to reshape board

Semiramis Paliou hits back at Genco rejection, moves to reshape board

23 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Diana chief executive said Genco management prioritises entrenchment over shareholder value
Business & Finance
Genco rejects Diana’s revised bid as undervaluing the company, open to talks

Genco rejects Diana’s revised bid as undervaluing the company, open to talks

20 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Genco has also pushed back against the proposed Diana-Star Bulk S&P deal
Business & Finance
IMO moves to start immediate talks on humanitarian corridor for stranded Gulf seafarers

IMO moves to start immediate talks on humanitarian corridor for stranded Gulf seafarers

19 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
IMO also called on member states to ensure trapped ships have water, food, fuel, and other essentials
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
20,000 seafarers trapped in Gulf as US urges Hormuz reopening, IMO weighs evacuation corridor

20,000 seafarers trapped in Gulf as US urges Hormuz reopening, IMO weighs evacuation corridor

18 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
More than 90 countries condemn Iran’s attacks, as Tehran points to US and Israeli actions for worsening maritime security
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Fredriksen's Seatankers linked to Newcastlemax order at expanding Chinese yard

Fredriksen's Seatankers linked to Newcastlemax order at expanding Chinese yard

17 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Dajin Heavy Industry’s expansion into mainstream commercial shipping began with an earlier order from Greece’s Danaos
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Escalating attacks on commercial vessels in Middle East leave three seafarers missing

Escalating attacks on commercial vessels in Middle East leave three seafarers missing

11 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Two bulk carriers and one container vessel have been targeted in attacks on 11 March, with three seafarers missing from one of the attacked vessels
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Bulker market weighs war impact as orderbook hits 10-year high, China's demand in focus

Bulker market weighs war impact as orderbook hits 10-year high, China's demand in focus

11 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
According to Howe Robinson, around 280 bulk carriers are trapped inside the Arabian Gulf
Business & Finance
Iran war: Trump could ease sanctions; French plan naval mission; bulker targeted near Abu Dhabi

Iran war: Trump could ease sanctions; French plan naval mission; bulker targeted near Abu Dhabi

10 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
According to IMO records, 10 vessels have been targeted in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz between 1 and 7 March
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Diana renews Genco takeover bid with higher offer and Star Bulk backing

Diana renews Genco takeover bid with higher offer and Star Bulk backing

09 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Semiramis Paliou has joined forces with Petros Pappas, while Genco said it will take time to review the offer
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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions
4-stroke EnginesFuels & LubricantsHomeHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipbuilding & DesignTerminalsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos
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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsAlternative FuelsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

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

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys
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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
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2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Alternative FuelsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvageIoTLNG as a fuelMarine PropulsionMethanolPortsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / WorkboatsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...
Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...
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