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Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more vessels

Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 27, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Tankers, WASP

Chemical tanker operator Chemship has returned to Dutch wind propulsion specialist Econowind for the installation of VentoFoils on two additional tankers. In the second half of 2026, Chemical Contender and Chemical Fighter will be fitted with four 16-metre ATEX-proof...
VT Group acquires Rotterdam-based peer Fluvia

VT Group acquires Rotterdam-based peer Fluvia

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 5, 2026 | Inland navigation, Marine fuels, News, Shipping, Tankers

Rotterdam-based Verenigde Tankrederij (VT Group) has acquired all shares in industry peer Fluvia from the existing shareholders with immediate effect. Through the acquisition, VT Group adds nineteen transport vessels to its fleet, including ten stainless-steel tankers...
Another enclosed space fatality on tanker

Another enclosed space fatality on tanker

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 24, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime, Tankers

A cascade of safety failures has led to another enclosed space fatality, this time on an oil/chemical tanker. The Nautical Institute describes the accident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It then...
EU imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

EU imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 19, 2025 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipping, Tankers

On 15 December, the European Union (EU) adopted new sanctions against Russia, primarily aimed at the Russian shadow fleet. Additional individuals and companies have also been added to the sanctions list. The Russian shadow fleet consists of hundreds of oil tankers...
Chemship to implement MMT vessel optimisation

Chemship to implement MMT vessel optimisation

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 27, 2025 | Digitalisation, Emissions, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, Tankers

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) will install its automated propulsion optimisation system, FuelOpt, across nine vessels in the Chemship fleet. This is to help the chemical tanker operator reduce fuel emissions. The new deal is the result of a successful trial in which...
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