The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have reportedly claimed that ’a ship carrying liquefied gas’ hit a naval mine, resulting in a ’massive explosion and fire’

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Global Microsoft outage disrupts maritime communications

13 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Maritime organisations have reported email and communication delays due to a global Microsoft 365 outage that began on 12 November and continued into 13 November

Cyber Security Digitalisation

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

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China eyes Europe’s last shipbuilding stronghold: mega-cruise ships

13 Nov 2026by Selwyn Parker

Adora Cruises’ domestically built Adora Flora City signals China’s intention to challenge Europe’s shipbuilding dominance of the cruise ship sector

Shipbuilding & Design

Boluda Towage expands its presence in Latin America with Cititug acquisition

13 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

The Spanish tug owner has entered the Ecuadorian towage market in the growing South American port-services sector

Ports & Terminals

Master Boat Builders launches fourth tugboat for Maritime Partners

13 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Alabama shipyard is halfway in constructing an eight-vessel series for the fleet investor

Shipbuilding & Design

Lila Global said to enter VLGC market with BW LPG vessel acquisition

13 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

Fresh from entering LNG shipping, Lila Global appears to be setting its sights on the VLGC market

Business & Finance

Chinese shipyard delivers newbuild tugs in response to Asian port-fleet investments

13 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Owners in China, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have welcomed newbuild harbour tugs to their fleets

Shipbuilding & Design

DOF reports growing backlog, earnings and demand for anchor-handlers

13 Nov 2026by David Foxwell

Backlog is at all-time high levels, with more deals in the pipeline

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Nova Scotia, Massachusetts to explore New England market offshore wind

13 Nov 2026by David Foxwell

Joint RFI seeks input on transmission options, ports, supply chains and workforce development

Offshore Wind Policy

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Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

When it comes to new tugboat construction, LNG is attracting the greatest interest in many US states and one Canadian province

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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

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Batteries & Electrical Systems Environmental Social and Governance Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports Ports & Terminals Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats Tug & Towage Services

Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Regulations & Compliance

Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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