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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's official plane flew in circles off the Israeli coast after strikes on Tehran, while U.S. fuel tankers were deployed in the region.

The US is seeking the seizure of the Motor Tanker Skipper and approximately 1.8 million barrels of crude oil linked to Venezuela's state company PDVSA due to alleged illegal activities.

Capital Tankers Corp. completed an unprecedented public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking it as one of the largest capital raises in maritime history.

Capital Tankers Corp. has successfully completed a historic IPO, raising a record amount for a shipping company on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Capital Tankers Corp. successfully completed its public share offering, raising approximately USD 2.3 billion, setting a record for the Oslo Stock Exchange and for shipping companies worldwide.

Capital Tankers Corp. has completed the largest capital raise in history for a shipping company on the Oslo Stock Exchange, attracting significantly high demand from investors.

Top Ships Inc. and Rubico Inc. have finalized plans to construct ten medium-range tankers financed through Chinese leasing companies.

Tensions between Moscow and the West have intensified recently, particularly concerning maritime activities and military operations in Europe.

Capital Tankers, led by Vangelis Marinakis, is planning to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange and aims to raise $345 million through a private placement.

The costs of chartering large oil tankers to transport crude oil from the Middle East to Asia have surged above $200,000 for the first time since 2020 due to escalating risks in the region.

Euroholdings Ltd., controlled by the Latsis family, is expanding its presence in the product tankers market with plans to acquire a new MR product tanker.

Russian-operated shadow tankers moving through NATO waters are raising concerns of military confrontation due to sanctions and escalating tensions.

The report discusses how international sanctions have left a significant volume of Russian oil trapped in tankers without buyers, creating a disruption in the oil market.

The U.S. government has imposed new economic sanctions aimed at Iranian individuals, companies, and oil tankers to reduce Tehran's revenue ahead of upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva.

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on four individuals, various entities, and oil tankers associated with Iran.

Capital Tankers, part of Evangelos Marinakis' group, is seeking to raise $345 million through a private placement and plans to list its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Security experts warn about the risks of militarized confrontation in the English Channel due to sanctioned oil tankers potentially funding the war against Ukraine.

Top Ships and Rubico have finalized the construction of 10 new medium-range tankers with support from Chinese financing.

The U.S. military has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated U.S. oil sanctions after tracking it from the Caribbean.

Greek shipowners are driving record high charter rates for super tankers, with daily freights surpassing $200,000.

Sky News reports on the presence of Russian oil tankers in the English Channel that defy Western sanctions, suggesting a potential militarised confrontation at sea.

High freight rates significantly boost cash flows for listed shipping companies, with analysts optimistic about their stock performance.

The article discusses the recent intensified efforts by the USA to target shadow tankers in response to multi-layered sanctions imposed by Western countries.

Newly announced port fees by US authorities may significantly increase costs for super tankers, potentially hindering trade flow.

The number of abandoned oil tankers and commercial vessels has surged globally, raising concerns about the conditions faced by stranded crews.

EU ambassadors could not agree on a proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia, particularly concerning a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has reported significant growth in revenue and profitability for the fourth quarter and the entire year, indicating its strong performance in the tanker market.

Geopolitical tensions are driving up freight rates for super tankers, with VLCC spot market rates exceeding $160,000 per day.

A controversial water tanker contract in Johannesburg persists despite a court ruling declaring it invalid, leaving residents increasingly reliant on private water tankers amid a municipal water crisis.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp reported significant revenue growth and improved liquidity in Q4 2025, showcasing the company's strength in the tanker market.

Remy Osman is a British photographer documenting the secret oil tankers operating off the coast of Singapore, helping to expose Iran and Russia's covert oil exports.

Russian tankers are increasingly navigating the Baltic Sea, raising concerns about a potential oil disaster on the Finnish coast.

Russia's nationalist politician warns the West of significant military repercussions if Western forces continue their actions against Russian cargo ships.

India's coast guard has arrested three tankers allegedly involved in illegal oil transfers in support of U.S. sanctions.

Ecuador's recent Carnival celebrations descended into chaos in various provinces, leading to viral videos of controversial behavior and raising discussions about safety and public conduct.

Finland is experiencing its largest ice coverage in over a decade, potentially disrupting maritime traffic and increasing the risk of oil spills from older Russian tankers.

Tsakos Energy Navigation has officially received the delivery of a new MR product/chemical tanker, M/T DION, as part of its fleet renewal efforts.

Pantheon Tankers is expanding its fleet by ordering two new Suezmax tankers with a capacity of 157,000 tons from COSCO in China.

The Indian Coast Guard has seized three suspicious oil tankers involved in a significant smuggling operation, while Iran denies any connection to the vessels.

The Iranian National Oil Company stated that three tankers halted by India do not belong to them, according to Fars News Agency.

Iran's national oil company denies any link to three oil tankers seized by India during February, amidst allegations they were under U.S. sanctions related to Iran.

India has seized three tankers connected to Iran and subject to US sanctions, boosting its maritime patrols to combat illegal trade.

Pantheon Tankers, led by Anna Angelikoussi, has expanded its shipbuilding program by ordering two Suezmax tankers from COSCO's shipyards in China.

Shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis has ordered 10 product tankers from China, marking a strategic shift for his company.

The US intercepted an oil tanker named Veronica III in the Indian Ocean that had tried to evade a blockade against ships linked to Venezuela.

The UK and Northern Baltic countries are considering plans to seize oil tankers linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', following discussions among defense officials.

European nations are considering the seizure of oil tankers associated with Russia's shadow fleet to diminish funding for its war against Ukraine.

Shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis is strategically shifting his focus to China by ordering 10 MR product tankers through Central Group, marking a significant investment of approximately $500 million.

The shipbreaking industry in India is experiencing a resurgence as more U.S.-sanctioned tankers arrive at its shores, despite the sector facing previous downturns.

Ukraine has announced sanctions on 91 tanker vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet used for circumventing international oil sanctions.