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Houthis seize Mocha port, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandeb
Offshore & Energy

Houthis seize Mocha port, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandeb

Houthi forces in Yemen have seized control of Mocha, tightening their hold over the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait and posing a threat to global.

12 Sep 2026
Fujin Sailor Named as World’s First LNG Carrier with Two Wind Sails Offshore & Energy

Fujin Sailor Named as World’s First LNG Carrier with Two Wind Sails

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines formally named and equipped its new LNG carrier Fujin Sailor with wind-assist propulsion, marking the first vessel of its kind.

12 Sep 2026
Iran claims attack on U.S. vessel in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. rejects claim Offshore & Energy

Iran claims attack on U.S. vessel in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. rejects claim

According to Marine Insight, Iran and the U.S. are at odds over an alleged strike involving unmanned vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions.

11 Sep 2026
Qatar resumes LNG exports through Hormuz Strait after six-week hiatus Offshore & Energy

Qatar resumes LNG exports through Hormuz Strait after six-week hiatus

Qatar has resumed LNG exports via the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first laden carrier movement in nearly six weeks and signaling potential resumption.

11 Sep 2026
Russia ships first crude from Vostok Oil project through Arctic
Offshore & Energy

Russia ships first crude from Vostok Oil project through Arctic

Rosneft begins shipments via new Sever Bay terminal, marking milestone in Russian Arctic oil exports.

11 Sep 2026
UK launches alternative fuels coalition to accelerate shipping decarbonisation
Offshore & Energy

UK launches alternative fuels coalition to accelerate shipping decarbonisation

The UK Chamber of Shipping and CLIA have launched the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, aiming to address key challenges in maritime decarbonisation.

09 Sep 2026
Iran warns of wider exclusion zone around Hormuz as tanker strikes escalate
Offshore & Energy

Iran warns of wider exclusion zone around Hormuz as tanker strikes escalate

The Strait of Hormuz faces new threats with Iran threatening an expanded exclusion zone, while US strikes on Iranian tankers heighten regional tensions.

09 Sep 2026
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Seeks $1B Damages from Hanwha Ocean
Offshore & Energy

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Seeks $1B Damages from Hanwha Ocean

The Novatek-led project files arbitration against South Korean shipbuilder over terminated tanker orders, adding to ongoing disputes amid sanctions.

09 Sep 2026
AFRY Wins Major Technical Role for Vietnam's Thai Binh LNG-to-Power Project
Offshore & Energy

AFRY Wins Major Technical Role for Vietnam's Thai Binh LNG-to-Power Project

Swedish firm AFRY has been selected as the international technical advisor for the 1.5 GW Thai Binh LNG-to-Power project in Vietnam, including work.

08 Sep 2026
Wison Integrates Shell's Liquefaction Technology into FLNG Offerings
Offshore & Energy

Wison Integrates Shell's Liquefaction Technology into FLNG Offerings

Wison New Energies and Shell have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate Shell’s DMR liquefaction technology into Wison’s FLNG solutions, expanding.

07 Sep 2026
Cheniere Ships 5,000th LNG Cargo as Corpus Christi Expansion Completes
Offshore & Energy

Cheniere Ships 5,000th LNG Cargo as Corpus Christi Expansion Completes

A milestone LNG shipment marks the completion of Cheniere's latest capacity expansion at its Texas export terminal, the company says.

04 Sep 2026
TotalEnergies completes sale of Arctic LNG 2 stake to NordLine
Offshore & Energy

TotalEnergies completes sale of Arctic LNG 2 stake to NordLine

French energy giant TotalEnergies has fully divested its interest in Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, transferring a 10% share to Novatek’s subsidiary.

30 Aug 2026
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