EMEA News

Tanker Attacked by Two Projectiles Off Qatar

One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate.

1 Apr 2026

Shipping and Workers Groups Urge Gulf States to Protect Seafarers

ICS and ITF held talks with Gulf representatives on seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

31 Mar 2026

Aurelia Plans Zero-Emission Retrofit of 1956-Built Tugboat

Aurelia will preserve the original hull as part of a zero-emission retrofit of a 1956-built tugboat.

31 Mar 2026

Corvus Energy and Beyonder Team Up on Maritime Battery Development

Both firms will explore the development of next-generation battery systems for shipping.

31 Mar 2026

Finnlines Adds Temporary Bunker Surcharge Amid Fuel Price Hike

The firm says the surcharge will remain in place until Brent crude averages below $70/bbl.

31 Mar 2026

Oil Spill Warning as Laden VLCC Attacked Near Dubai: Report

The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack at Dubai Port's anchorage late on Monday.

31 Mar 2026

Algeciras Says It is Europe's Third-Largest LNG Bunkering Port

The Spanish port supplied 333,833 m3 of LNG to ships in 2025.

31 Mar 2026

Yanbu Crude Exports Surge as Just 13 Tankers Transited Hormuz Last Week

Clarksons Research says only 13 tankers transited the Hormuz Strait last week, up from 10 a week before but down from usual level of 250.

30 Mar 2026

Titan Signs E-Methane Offtake Deal with Producer TURN2X

Titan will provide mass-balanced e-methane, sourced from TURN2X, starting in 2028.

30 Mar 2026

Avenir and Anew Climate Execute First Joint Bio-LNG Bunkering in Europe

The bio-LNG was transported to Sweden for use by vessels operated by ferry firm Destination Gotland.

30 Mar 2026

Belgian Trading & Bunkering Offers DMA 0.89 Gasoil Grade in ARA

The company is now offering DMA gasoil grade with a maximum density of 0.89 via trucks.

30 Mar 2026

UECC Sees Sharp Drop in CO2 Emissions on Bio-LNG Use

The company says bio-LNG's share of LNG usage jumped to 71% in 2025 from 31% a year earlier.

27 Mar 2026

HyOrc Joins OnEnergy on Bulgaria Waste-to-Methanol Project

The proposed facility aims to produce 38-42 mt/day of methanol.

27 Mar 2026

Glocal Green Signs Green Methanol Supply Deal with Heidelberg Materials

They plan to establish a bunkering facility at Brevik to support Heidelberg's methanol-fuelled cement carrier in 2028.

27 Mar 2026

European Industry Groups Call for Support to Scale-Up Biomethane Supply

Industry groups say biomethane can support sectors such as shipping but warn that policy gaps are slowing progress.

27 Mar 2026

Drone Attack Hits Suezmax Tanker in Turkish Waters: Report

The tanker Altura was hit by an unmanned marine vehicle 15 miles from the Bosphorus in the Black Sea on Thursday morning.

26 Mar 2026

Laskaridis Explores Wind Propulsion Use Across Fleet

The project will assess suction sail technology using real data and independent validation.

26 Mar 2026

Alkagesta Signs Antwerp Biofuel Storage Deal

Alkagesta adds Antwerp storage as it builds on its 700,000 m3 European capacity.

26 Mar 2026

Acta Marine Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol Vessel

The vessel will be under long-term charter with Vestas.

25 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Halts Maritime License Requirements Amid Gulf Crisis

The measure will apply for an initial 30-day period, with the option to extend if needed.

24 Mar 2026