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Greek tanker specialist European Navigation makes first foray into LPG market via VLGC acquisition

Greek tanker specialist European Navigation makes first foray into LPG market via VLGC acquisition

27 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The group, led by Spyros Karnessis and his three children, has confirmed the purchase of a 2003-built Japanese vessel
Business & Finance
VLCC lands with Sinokor after being flipped twice in quick succession

VLCC lands with Sinokor after being flipped twice in quick succession

27 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
A vessel reportedly bought by Trafigura in late 2025 has now changed hands again and appears on Sinokor’s fleet
Business & Finance
Sinokor tied to secondhand Suezmax deals at eye-catching prices

Sinokor tied to secondhand Suezmax deals at eye-catching prices

24 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Shortly after an unprecedented VLCC run and a confirmed tie-up with MSC, Sinokor may now turn its focus to Suezmaxes
Business & Finance
Greek passenger shipping operator Attica Group slashes fleet age through significant S&P activity

Greek passenger shipping operator Attica Group slashes fleet age through significant S&P activity

18 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The group has sold six vessels averaging over 29.0 years, while acquiring three newer ships averaging 7.3 years
Business & Finance
Greece's Roxana Shipping emerges as new owner of young MR tanker amid soaring values

Greece's Roxana Shipping emerges as new owner of young MR tanker amid soaring values

13 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The MR tanker was sold along with a sister ship, suggesting a potential double acquisition by the Greek owner
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SAAM 2025: a record year in revenue and results

SAAM 2025: a record year in revenue and results

13 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Latin American towage group reported a 9% rise in revenues during 2025 and increasing income
Business & FinancePorts & Terminals
Tidewater chief on the benefits partnerships bring for OSV owners​

Tidewater chief on the benefits partnerships bring for OSV owners​

10 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Chief executive of the world’s largest OSV owner explains why mergers are better than ordering newbuilds
Business & FinanceOffshore Support Vessels
Ageing global OSV fleet needs renewal, but high shipyard prices deter orders

Ageing global OSV fleet needs renewal, but high shipyard prices deter orders

09 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
High prices for secondhand vessels make newbuilds a better option to expand fleets
Offshore Support VesselsShipbuilding & Design
North European owners boost workboat fleets with newbuilds

North European owners boost workboat fleets with newbuilds

05 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Damen Shipyards has delivered multipurpose vessels for Leask Marine, Gerd Stensen and WUZ Port and Maritime Services
Ports & Terminals
VLCC secondhand values hit decade highs amid freight market rally

VLCC secondhand values hit decade highs amid freight market rally

02 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Freight rates are at a six-year high, and secondhand asset values are following suit
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Cheniere adds charters, NYK-Ocean Yield JV picks up LNG carrier options

Cheniere adds charters, NYK-Ocean Yield JV picks up LNG carrier options

27 Feb 2026by Jamey Bergman
US’s largest LNG exporter extends charter deal amid continued expansion at Corpus Christi liquefaction plant, with similar plans in the works at its Sabine Pass facility
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Turkish owner Manta breaks into offshore vessel sector with ex-GEOS PSV

Turkish owner Manta breaks into offshore vessel sector with ex-GEOS PSV

24 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Manta, which operates a fleet of bulk carriers and LPG carriers, has made its first move into the offshore vessel segment
Business & FinanceOffshore Support Vessels

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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
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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
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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
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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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