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Tankers continue Hormuz passage despite stalled diplomacy
Offshore & Energy

Tankers continue Hormuz passage despite stalled diplomacy

Despite US-Iran talks faltering and ongoing tensions, tankers are still navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.

15 Aug 2026
Drone attack sparks fire at Ust-Luga port Offshore & Energy

Drone attack sparks fire at Ust-Luga port

Firefighters battle flames at Russia’s major energy exports hub, part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian oil and grain shipments.

14 Aug 2026
Russian shipping adopts new measures to counter drone attacks Offshore & Energy

Russian shipping adopts new measures to counter drone attacks

Russia-linked vessels are implementing anti-drone cages and convoy proposals in response to Ukraine's expanding maritime campaign, according to TankerTrackers.com.

14 Aug 2026
Egypt refloats drone-damaged LNG FSRU after 14-hour operation Offshore & Energy

Egypt refloats drone-damaged LNG FSRU after 14-hour operation

Egypt's Damietta Port Authority successfully refloated the Energos Winter FSRU following a drone strike, moving it to a safe anchorage.

14 Aug 2026
Ambrey Tapped for Salvage of Grounded Russian Oil Tanker
Offshore & Energy

Ambrey Tapped for Salvage of Grounded Russian Oil Tanker

British maritime security firm Ambrey has been contracted to salvage the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman, as oil spill concerns grow amid.

14 Aug 2026
Seatrium and Golar ink LOI for FLNG Conversion Project
Offshore & Energy

Seatrium and Golar ink LOI for FLNG Conversion Project

Seatrium and Golar enter into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to advance a third Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) conversion project, continuing their.

13 Aug 2026
Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian Black Sea oil tankers
Offshore & Energy

Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian Black Sea oil tankers

Ukraine has paused attacks on oil tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port after a US request, aiming to stabilize oil markets and protect international.

13 Aug 2026
Hard-line Iran dashes hopes of imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening
Offshore & Energy

Hard-line Iran dashes hopes of imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening

According to multiple sources, Iran has outlined several conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including sanctions lifting and compensation.

13 Aug 2026
Technip Energies secures contract for Malaysian LNG terminal
Offshore & Energy

Technip Energies secures contract for Malaysian LNG terminal

French engineering firm awarded FEED work on Yan offshore regasification project, boosting Malaysia’s natural gas supply infrastructure.

12 Aug 2026
Axpo Italia completes first LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia
Offshore & Energy

Axpo Italia completes first LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia

Axpo Italia and Vitol have completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunker delivery in Italy’s largest cruise port, marking a significant expansion.

12 Aug 2026
OEG wins major contract for Gennaker wind farm corrosion protection
Offshore & Energy

OEG wins major contract for Gennaker wind farm corrosion protection

OEG has secured a significant contract from Skyborn Renewables to provide subsea corrosion protection for the 976.

11 Aug 2026
Oil prices remain volatile amid US-Iran talks and Hormuz tensions
Offshore & Energy

Oil prices remain volatile amid US-Iran talks and Hormuz tensions

This article details the fluctuating oil market, influenced by ongoing US-Iran negotiations and recent attacks on key Middle Eastern shipping routes.

11 Aug 2026
Fault-finding on the 04:00 watch