EMEA News

'No Legal Basis' to Impose Tolls on Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait: IMO Chief

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says fees on international straits lack a legal basis as thousands of seafarers remain trapped.

28 Apr 2026

EU Sanctions Expand to 632 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

The latest sanction package adds 46 ships and tightens maritime restrictions to curb Russian oil flows.

28 Apr 2026

Vard Launches Hybrid-Battery Vessel

The vessel is designed to allow future conversion to methanol propulsion.

28 Apr 2026

Malik Supply Appoints New Bunker Trader

Thomas Bondesen has joined the firm this month as a bunker trader.

27 Apr 2026

Spliethoff Group Hires Fuel Procurement Manager in Amsterdam

The new hire previously worked for Oldendorff Carriers from 2016 to last month.

24 Apr 2026

Port of Klaipeda Starts Shore Power Testing

Initial rollout will allow ferries to switch off engines at berth and cut emissions.

24 Apr 2026

Klaipeda Port Set to Start Green Hydrogen Production in Coming Weeks

The hydrogen produced from the facility will power the port's electric-hydrogen vessel.

23 Apr 2026

Monjasa Sees Increased Bunker Demand in West Africa Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Monjasa says it maintains stable fuel availability despite rising demand in West Africa.

23 Apr 2026

Danish Shipping CEO Survey Points to Worsening Market Outlook

Executives warn of a deteriorating outlook and rising costs as conflicts and trade tensions disrupt global shipping.

23 Apr 2026

BUNKER JOBS: BP Seeks Marine Fuel Technical Specialist in London or Rotterdam

The company is seeking candidates with proven hands-on experience in fuel oil analysis, laboratory testing and marine fuel quality evaluation.

23 Apr 2026

Situation in Persian Gulf 'Remains Extremely Volatile': IMO Secretary-General

Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says nearly 20,000 seafarers are stuck for more than seven weeks.

23 Apr 2026

Balearia Begins Sea Trials of LNG Dual-Fuel Fast Ferry

Spanish ferry operator moves closer to adding its third dual-fuel catamaran.

23 Apr 2026

INSIGHT: As Shipping Watches Strait of Hormuz, UK ETS Draws Closer

EmissionLink's Philippos Ioulianou discusses the impending extension of the UK ETS to cover domestic shipping from July.

22 Apr 2026 · Philippos Ioulianou, MD, EmissionLink

Furetank Scales Up Bio-LNG Use in 2025 Under FuelEU Rules

The company says its EU-based dual-fuel fleet has shifted to bio-LNG.

22 Apr 2026

Iran Fires on Second Vessel in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO

The ship came under attack about eight nautical miles west of Iran on its way out of the strait at 6:38 AM UTC on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026

Iranian Forces Cause 'Heavy Damage' to Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO

The boxship was fired upon by Iranian forces about 15 nautical miles north-east of Oman at 3:55 AM UTC on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026

KK Group to Acquire Shore Power Firm PowerCon

The deal is expected to be closed in the second quarter and is subject to approvals.

22 Apr 2026

Portland Port Adds LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer Capability

The STS transfers can be conducted either alongside berth or at anchor within the port's inner and outer harbour areas.

21 Apr 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Bunge Seeks Bunker Purchaser in Rotterdam

The company is looking for candidates with 0-2 years of experience or a recently completed bachelor's or master's degree.

21 Apr 2026

Bunker One Adds ULSFO Barge Supply in Northern Germany

Bunker One says LSMGO has long been the default 0.10% sulfur fuel in the region, with ULSFO barge supply now offering an alternative.

21 Apr 2026