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OET's Alafouzos casts doubt on practical return of sanctioned tankers

OET's Alafouzos casts doubt on practical return of sanctioned tankers

13 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Okeanis Eco Tankers chief has weighed in on efforts to bring sanctioned tankers back into mainstream trade
Business & Finance
Teekay makes newbuilding comeback with four vessels as VLCC strength drives spillover demand

Teekay makes newbuilding comeback with four vessels as VLCC strength drives spillover demand

12 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The US-listed owner is on track to post record earnings this year amid a strong tanker market
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Over 140 tankers drawn into Middle East shuttle trade as risks persist 

Over 140 tankers drawn into Middle East shuttle trade as risks persist 

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
VLCCs account for the majority of vessels deployed in a shuttle trade expected to endure amid ongoing Hormuz risks
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict
COSCO commits over US$1.4Bn to 10 VLCC newbuildings, lines up 14 more for charter

COSCO commits over US$1.4Bn to 10 VLCC newbuildings, lines up 14 more for charter

09 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
COSCO’s 14 bareboat charters carry a price tag of up to US$2.6Bn
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Sinokor/MSC strikes again in VLCC market with former Asyad tonnage

Sinokor/MSC strikes again in VLCC market with former Asyad tonnage

06 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
While Middle Eastern exporters scramble for tonnage, Sinokor quietly adds more VLCCs to its fleet
Business & Finance
Seafarer killed in attack on Greek-owned tanker in Middle East Gulf

Seafarer killed in attack on Greek-owned tanker in Middle East Gulf

06 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
IMO confirms attack on product tanker Velos Sapphire, leaving one seafarer dead and the vessel damaged
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Navios grows tanker, box ship orderbook as contracted revenue tops US$5Bn

Navios grows tanker, box ship orderbook as contracted revenue tops US$5Bn

05 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Angeliki Frangou-led US-listed owner reports higher revenue and profits amid strong shipping markets
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Ren Yuanlin-led Yangzijiang Maritime expands sizeable newbuilding backlog with fresh bulker, tanker deals

Ren Yuanlin-led Yangzijiang Maritime expands sizeable newbuilding backlog with fresh bulker, tanker deals

04 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Four Kamsarmax bulk carriers and seven LR2 tankers have been added to the orderbook
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Laskaridis Tankers doubles LR2 orderbook at Hengli following VLCC asset plays

Laskaridis Tankers doubles LR2 orderbook at Hengli following VLCC asset plays

03 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Athanasios Laskaridis-led shipowner has once again reached a double-digit tanker fleet and orderbook
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
China emerges as dominant force behind record US$700Bn global orderbook 

China emerges as dominant force behind record US$700Bn global orderbook 

03 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Clarksons draws parallels between 2026 and 2008, as newbuilding supercycle drives the global orderbook to an all-time high
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Attacks damage Nakilat LNG carrier in Gulf; product tanker loses power

Attacks damage Nakilat LNG carrier in Gulf; product tanker loses power

02 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
An offshore tug has also reportedly been struck, while the UAE brings an oil spill off its coast under control
Middle East ConflictOffshore Support VesselsSafety & Incidents
ADNOC LS snaps up Greek-owned VLCCs at top-dollar prices

ADNOC LS snaps up Greek-owned VLCCs at top-dollar prices

30 Oct 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Olympic Shipping and Management, Pantheon Tankers, Thenamaris and Eurotankers among latest sellers
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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine
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Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News
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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder
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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News
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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore  

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright
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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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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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