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Trafigura emerges with fresh VLCC pair under construction in China

Trafigura emerges with fresh VLCC pair under construction in China

20 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The commodity giant has also been linked in recent weeks to acquisitions of modern VLCCs on the secondhand market
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Alafouzos’ OET set to acquire two Suezmax newbuilding resales

Alafouzos’ OET set to acquire two Suezmax newbuilding resales

20 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The US- and Oslo-listed Greek owner has completed a share offering to finance the deal
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Tanker held by Iran released, crew reported safe

Tanker held by Iran released, crew reported safe

19 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy detained the vessel, citing unspecified violations
Safety & Incidents
Emarat Maritime linked to newbuilding return with six-Aframax order at Hengli

Emarat Maritime linked to newbuilding return with six-Aframax order at Hengli

18 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The Dubai-based owner has recently wrapped up an extensive dry bulk newbuilding programme
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Vafias-led Stealth Maritime splashes over US$320M on new tanker orders

Vafias-led Stealth Maritime splashes over US$320M on new tanker orders

18 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Harry Vafias-led private shipping company has chosen South Korea to build two Suezmaxes and two Aframaxes
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Vintage tonnage drives tanker S&P amid rising grey fleet demand

Vintage tonnage drives tanker S&P amid rising grey fleet demand

18 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Tankers over 15 years old accounted for roughly 78% of all secondhand sales between January and October 2025
Business & Finance
Safe Bulkers affiliate emerges with a pair of MR tankers under construction in China

Safe Bulkers affiliate emerges with a pair of MR tankers under construction in China

14 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Greece-based Safety Management Overseas is reported to have two 50,000-dwt vessels on order at COSCO Guangdong
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Greek tanker newcomer Venergy Maritime weighing two-Aframax order at Chinese yard

Greek tanker newcomer Venergy Maritime weighing two-Aframax order at Chinese yard

12 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Vyron Vasileiadis-led shipowner had previously focused its expansion drive exclusively on MR tankers
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Suezmaxes, VLCCs capture 77% of Greek tanker orders in 2025

Suezmaxes, VLCCs capture 77% of Greek tanker orders in 2025

12 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Analysts attribute the surge in crude tanker orders to an ageing fleet and a favourable freight market
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
US-China port fee truce official, Beijing pauses measures against Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries

US-China port fee truce official, Beijing pauses measures against Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries

10 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Effective 10 November, all measures from both sides are suspended for one year
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Latsco tanker liberated by naval forces off Somalia

Latsco tanker liberated by naval forces off Somalia

07 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The incident occurred while Hellas Aphrodite was en route from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa, approximately 500 nautical miles off the Somali coast
PiracySafety & Incidents
AET signs US$200M contract with SHI for two LNG dual-fuel Suezmaxes

AET signs US$200M contract with SHI for two LNG dual-fuel Suezmaxes

07 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The tanker specialist noted with this order, its dual-fuel fleet will grow to 18 ships
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design

Opinion

offshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Wind PolicyPorts & Terminals

A transition losing its energy

Port of Aberdeen CEO Bob Sanguinetti calls for government to create a stable, supportive environment for oil and gas and work to accelerate slow-developing offshore wind
Int. Tug & SalvageLNG Shipping & TerminalsLNG TerminalsNew Ship Orders/ChartersPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

LNG terminal investments drive demand for newbuild tugs in the Americas

28 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

Net-Zero Framework: giant leap of faith or commercial suicide?

14 Oct 2025by John Snyder
offshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Support Vessels

Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

30 Sep 2025by John Snyder
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryShipbuilding & DesignShipyards

US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

05 Sep 2025by Garrett Rice
Batteries & Electrical SystemsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvagePorts & TerminalsPropulsionTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
AccidentsInsuranceInt. Tug & SalvageMooring Equipment Guidelines (fourth edition 2018) MEG4Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsSOLASTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham
AccidentsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachinerySafety & Incidents

When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder
Offshore WindOffshore Wind Equipment & ServicesOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind PolicyPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & Design

No ships, no ports: no transition

13 Aug 2025by David Foxwell

Events

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Maritime Navigation Innovation Webinar Week

Maritime Navigation Innovation Webinar Week

24 Nov 2025GMT - ONLINE
Beginning Monday 24 November, Riviera will be holding a three-day series of webinars focused on the future of maritime navigation: from S-100 integration and autonomous ship operations, to advanced ...
Closing the Perception Gap: Safer Navigation in Busy Waters

Closing the Perception Gap: Safer Navigation in Busy Waters

25 Nov 2025
Satellite jamming. AIS spoofing. Dark fleet activity. Increasingly congested sea lanes. Poor visibility from heavy weather or nighttime conditions.
Maritime navigation has never been more complex — ...
Floating energy: promise, peril, and what comes after

Floating energy: promise, peril, and what comes after

04 Dec 2025
Floating energy solutions carry great promise in unlocking offshore potential — but they also come with risk. This session will explore the current state of floating energy projects, the barriers ...
Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

09 Dec 2025DUBAI
Part of Riviera’s OSJ series, the Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East is a must-attend event focusing on the regional offshore industry. OSJ ME will bring together shipowners, ...
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