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Record February LPG flows lift butane trade

Record February LPG flows lift butane trade

26 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
Butane-led flows to India, southeast Asia and the Mediterranean keep February LPG trade elevated
Business & Finance
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting 12 vessels, focuses on LPG trade

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting 12 vessels, focuses on LPG trade

26 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
OFAC has blacklisted six LPG carriers, four crude oil tankers, and two small product tankers
Safety & Incidents
Dorian LPG bullish on 2026 amid strong VLGC market

Dorian LPG bullish on 2026 amid strong VLGC market

06 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
John C Hadjipateras-led US-listed owner is upbeat on the market following stronger earnings
Business & Finance
NYK names dual-fuel LPG carrier at Japanese yard

NYK names dual-fuel LPG carrier at Japanese yard

20 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
NYK held a naming ceremony for its seventh LPG-fuelled very large gas carrier, destined for charter to UAE trader BGN
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Naphtha swaps threaten Q1 LPG flows outlook

Naphtha swaps threaten Q1 LPG flows outlook

12 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
LPG flows stayed high, but pro-naphtha swaps, softer China intake and soft VLGC fundamentals shaped the Q1 2026 risk picture
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsPorts & Terminals
LPG carrier owners advocate capital discipline

LPG carrier owners advocate capital discipline

23 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
Three LPG owners shared their views on natural gas liquids growth, fleet renewal, ship supply and how they weigh debt reduction against dividends and buybacks
Business & FinanceFuels & Lubricants
PascoGas doubles down on LPG carrier acquisitions with second deal in a month

PascoGas doubles down on LPG carrier acquisitions with second deal in a month

28 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The owner has reportedly spent around US$44M for two vessels built in 2005 and 2007
Business & Finance
StealthGas reports higher profit on strong period coverage amid lower geopolitical volatility

StealthGas reports higher profit on strong period coverage amid lower geopolitical volatility

26 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Harry Vafias-led shipowner has continued divesting older LPG carriers
Business & Finance
HMM launches LPG carrier JV with BGN, strengthening market comeback

HMM launches LPG carrier JV with BGN, strengthening market comeback

20 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The joint venture plans to operate two newbuild VLGCs, each with a capacity of 88,000 m³
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
LPG carrier market sees strong gains on Panama Canal congestion

LPG carrier market sees strong gains on Panama Canal congestion

12 Aug 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Shipbrokers noted many owners may increasingly opt for the Cape of Good Hope route if congestion persists
Business & Finance
LNG still leads Greek owners’ gradual shift to alternative fuels

LNG still leads Greek owners’ gradual shift to alternative fuels

24 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou
More than half of the tonnage in the Greek orderbook is designed to run on alternative fuels
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime launch joint venture with order for two ammonia carriers

Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime launch joint venture with order for two ammonia carriers

18 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The Norwegian joint venture has signed contracts for the construction of two 51,530-m³ vessels
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design

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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
Ballast Water Management ConventionBallast Water Management SystemsBallast Water TreatmentBallast Water Treatment TechnologyContainer ShipsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceMaritime Environmental ProtectionMARPOLRegulations & Compliance

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBridge EquipmentBridge SystemsCommunicationsDigital TwinsDigitalisationECDISFloating LNGHomeMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationPortsSatellite CommunicationsVessel OptimisationVoyage PlanningVSAT

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

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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