A US Coast Guard ship involved the seizure operation of a Russian flagged oil tanker is now berthed in Aberdeen. The US accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran. The ship, previously known as Bella 1, was boarded while south of Iceland last week in an operation supported by British armed forces.

Thanks to official imagery slowly trickling out, and new sightings by UK aviation enthusiasts, we now know some more about the assets involved in the

"What is clear is that the dark fleet is at a turning point. It is ageing, increasingly visible, and operating in a far less forgiving regulatory environment," Kourmpelis explained.

The captain of a cargo ship waited "much too long" to avoid crashing into an oil tanker in the North Sea in an incident which left one of his crew members dead, a trial has heard.

This episode explores the main types of tanker ships that move the world’s liquid cargo. From massive crude oil carriers and refined product tankers to chemical and liquefied gas ships, we break down how each class is designed for its specific role.

China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co has signed its first newbuilding contract for the year. The CSSC-controlled shipyard has signed a newbuilding contract with a European shipowner for up two firm 114,

A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.