EMEA News

Fujairah Bunker Sales Rebound in July After Months of Slump
Fujairah Bunker Sales Rebound in July After Months of Slump
Bunker sales were higher month on month, but continued to lag last year's levels amid subdued Hormuz traffic.
17 Aug 2026
Tanker Hit by Drone in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Tanker Hit by Drone in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
The vessel sustained minor damage, while the crew was reported safe.
14 Aug 2026
MPC Container Ships Christens Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxship
MPC Container Ships Christens Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxship
The 1,250 TEU capacity vessel will be deployed in Northern Europe.
14 Aug 2026
Germany Opens Funding for Low- and Zero-Emission Inland Vessels
Germany Opens Funding for Low- and Zero-Emission Inland Vessels
Germany has opened a €70 million funding programme for low- and zero-emission inland vessels.
14 Aug 2026
Gunvor Energy's Storage Terminal in Rotterdam Hit by Explosion: Reports
Gunvor Energy's Storage Terminal in Rotterdam Hit by Explosion: Reports
The incident resulted in one fatality and several injuries.
14 Aug 2026
Shell Adds Valencia to LNG Bunkering Network
Shell Adds Valencia to LNG Bunkering Network
The company recently supplied LNG to an MSC boxship using a bunker vessel.
13 Aug 2026
Alkagesta Adds EU ETS to Carbon Trading Offering
Alkagesta Adds EU ETS to Carbon Trading Offering
The company says the move will allow it to offer a wider range of carbon obligations from one desk.
13 Aug 2026
Other Insurers Join Skuld in Cancelling War Risk Cover in Red Sea Area
Other Insurers Join Skuld in Cancelling War Risk Cover in Red Sea Area
Tensions in the Red Sea have intensified following recent attacks on vessels by the Houthis.
13 Aug 2026
Maritime Insurer Skuld Cancels Certain War Risk Cover in Red Sea Area
Maritime Insurer Skuld Cancels Certain War Risk Cover in Red Sea Area
The cancellation will take effect in 72 hours from 00:01 GMT on August 16.
12 Aug 2026
IMO Urges Shipowners to Reassess Transit Risks After Latest Red Sea Attack
IMO Urges Shipowners to Reassess Transit Risks After Latest Red Sea Attack
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says innocent seafarers have died in an indefensible attack on international shipping.
12 Aug 2026
Axpo and Vitol Conduct First LNG Bunkering Operation at Italy's Civitavecchia
Axpo and Vitol Conduct First LNG Bunkering Operation at Italy's Civitavecchia
Axpo says the expansion will help strengthen LNG bunkering services in Italy.
12 Aug 2026
Leonhardt & Blumberg Fits First Newbuild with Econowind Wind Propulsion System
Leonhardt & Blumberg Fits First Newbuild with Econowind Wind Propulsion System
Leonhardt & Blumberg sees wind propulsion as a logical step forward.
12 Aug 2026
US Forces Strike Panama-Flagged Boxship For Violating Iran Blockade
US Forces Strike Panama-Flagged Boxship For Violating Iran Blockade
The US had reimposed its naval blockade against Iran last month.
12 Aug 2026
Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile Off Yemen: UKMTO
Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile Off Yemen: UKMTO
The incident resulted in the deaths of crew members, reports say.
12 Aug 2026
FuelEU Maritime May Not Enter into Force in Norway Before 2028
FuelEU Maritime May Not Enter into Force in Norway Before 2028
Norway's FuelEU Maritime rollout has been pushed back again, after the timeline moved from spring 2026 to no earlier than January 2028.
12 Aug 2026
UKMTO Reports Incident Involving Vessel in Gulf of Oman
UKMTO Reports Incident Involving Vessel in Gulf of Oman
The agency received an incident report today involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman.
11 Aug 2026
BUNKER JOBS: Arkas Bunker Seeks Senior Sales and Trade Specialist in Istanbul
BUNKER JOBS: Arkas Bunker Seeks Senior Sales and Trade Specialist in Istanbul
The company prefers candidates with a minimum of six years of experience in maritime or sales.
11 Aug 2026
ABB to Provide Propulsion Package for Allseas' Heavy Transport Newbuild
ABB to Provide Propulsion Package for Allseas' Heavy Transport Newbuild
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support the offshore wind industry in Europe.
11 Aug 2026
BUNKER JOBS: Hoegh Autoliners Seeks Bunker Purchaser in Norway
BUNKER JOBS: Hoegh Autoliners Seeks Bunker Purchaser in Norway
The company is looking for candidates with a bachelor's degree in maritime studies or a related field.
11 Aug 2026
Grounded Sanctioned Tanker Off Oman Leaves 400-Sq-Km Oil Slick
Grounded Sanctioned Tanker Off Oman Leaves 400-Sq-Km Oil Slick
The grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi is under UK government sanctions over its links to Russia's shadow fleet.
11 Aug 2026