United Arab Emirates


Map of Strait of Hermuz. March 11, 2026
Three vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters  

UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reports attacks on ships near Dubai and the Strait of Hormuz.
Peninsula logo. March 6, 2026
Peninsula highlights supply chain strength amid Strait of Hormuz closure  

Marine fuel seller emphasises reliability as geopolitical disruption reshapes global bunker markets.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces and a magnifying glass. March 4, 2026
Oilmar DMCC seeks senior bunker trader for Dubai office  

Dubai-based energy trader recruiting for Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa trade flows.
A Maersk vessel, pictured from above. March 2, 2026
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspend Strait of Hormuz transits amid Middle East security crisis  

Container carriers reroute services around the Cape of Good Hope as military conflict escalates.
Map of Middle East. March 2, 2026
Operations continue as normal at most Middle East ports  

Most facilities operating normally, with exceptions in Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Hercules Elisabeth vessel. February 23, 2026
Hercules Tanker Management takes delivery of second Ultra-Spec vessel in China  

Hercules Elisabeth is the second of 10 hybrid-ready tankers designed for alternative fuels.
Anthi S Tsigkou, Flex Commodities. February 18, 2026
FLEX Commodities appoints Anthi Tsigkou as general counsel  

Dubai-based trader brings in maritime law specialist with more than 15 years of industry experience.
Two people shaking hands with February 12, 2026
Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for Dubai operations  

Nasdaq-listed marine fuel provider advertises positions as part of team expansion in the UAE.
MV Blue Alliance vessel. February 11, 2026
Global Fuel Supply unveils Blue Alliance tanker after Dubai upgrade works  

Marine fuel supplier completes intermediate survey and technical upgrades on vessel ahead of operational service.
Akshat Agrawal, Flex Commodities. February 11, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints Akshat Agrawal as operations manager  

Dubai-based marine fuel trader adds experienced operations professional to support global expansion.
Bennett J. Pekkattil and Capt. Alok RC Sharma. February 5, 2026
TFG Marine calls for digital transformation to manage alternative fuel risks  

CFO says transparency and digital solutions are essential as the marine fuels sector faces volatility from diversification.
Varsha Sudheer, Island Oil. January 30, 2026
Island Oil appoints Varsha Sudheer as senior trader in Dubai  

Marine fuel supplier strengthens trading platform with new hire at recently established UAE hub.
Bitoil Group logo. January 30, 2026
Bitoil Group seeks bunker trader for Dubai operations  

Dubai-based company is recruiting for a senior bunker trader role to manage global fuel sales and procurement.
Hydromover 1.0 vessel. January 22, 2026
Yinson GreenTech launches upgraded electric cargo vessel in Singapore, expands to UAE  

Hydromover 2.0 offers increased energy storage capacity and can be fully recharged in under two hours, says designer.
Nildeep Dholakia, Island Oil. January 22, 2026
Island Oil appoints Nildeep Dholakia as senior trader in Dubai  

Marine fuel supplier expands Dubai team as part of regional growth strategy.
Bureau Veritas and C-Torq Marine Services sign MoU. December 30, 2025
Bureau Veritas and C-Torq Marine Services sign MoU for hydrogen energy system development  

Partnership aims to secure approval in principle for W-VOLT120 hydrogen-based maritime power system.
Vasileios Analytis, Burando Energies. December 17, 2025
Burando Energies appoints Vasileios Analytis as commercial director in Dubai  

Marine fuel trader promoted following expanded trading activity and commercial development.
Monjasa logo. December 12, 2025
Monjasa seeks trader for Dubai operations  

Marine fuel supplier recruiting for trading role covering sales, purchasing, and logistics in UAE.
SGMF executive committees. December 11, 2025
Trelleborg's Stafford appointed chair of SGMF technical committee  

Andrew Stafford to lead three-year term on gaseous fuels safety guidance body.
Nicklas Mikkelsen, Malik Supply. December 1, 2025
Malik Supply hires first trader for new Dubai office  

Nicklas Mikkelsen joins Danish bunker supplier ahead of January 2026 launch.
Vessels berthed at Fujairah storage terminal. November 24, 2025
Fujairah oil terminals add MLA securing requirement in latest revision  

Port updates pre-arrival documentation to address marine loading arm vibration during operations.
Tristar Eco Voyager vessel. November 20, 2025
TotalEnergies charters hybrid lubricants bunkering barge for Fujairah operations  

Tristar-owned vessel combines electric and biofuel power to reduce emissions by up to 35%.
Aicha Azad, Flex Commodities. November 3, 2025
Flex Commodities hires Aicha Azad as trader in Dubai  

Bunker firm appoints multilingual trader with bunker trading and cargo operations experience.
Uni-Fuels Logo. October 22, 2025
Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for Dubai operations  

Bunker firm targeting 'driven and energetic' bunker traders to join its UAE team.
Alvaro Verdu and Siddarth Bhavani join Oilmar DMCC. October 22, 2025
Oilmar DMCC expands trading operations into cargo and base oils  

Dubai-based trader hires two senior traders to launch new trading desks.
Rob Mortimer, CEO of FuelRe4m. October 17, 2025
Fuelre4m CEO warns shipping industry that LNG is "false transition model"  

Maritime fuel optimization company claims LNG benefits commercial interests rather than climate goals.
Rob Mortimer, CEO of FuelRe4m. September 24, 2025
FuelRe4m CEO calls IMO Net-Zero Framework 'tax game disguised as climate policy'  

Fuel technology firm criticizes international maritime decarbonization proposals amid US-IMO diplomatic tensions.
Bunker Partner homepage. September 17, 2025
Bunker Partner appoints trader in Dubai  

Marine fuel trading and broking company expands UAE team.
HMS Bergbau logo. September 16, 2025
German commodities trader HMS Bergbau enters marine fuels market  

Company acquires experienced team to trade bunkers and lubricants globally.
Carsten Ladekjær, CEO of Glander International Bunkering. July 10, 2025
Glander International Bunkering reports stable performance amid regulatory changes  

Bunker trader achieves $3bn turnover and $22m pre-tax earnings for fiscal 2024-25.
Image of a bunker delivery being performed by Peninsula's Hercules 8000 tanker vessel. October 7, 2024
Peninsula extends UAE coverage into Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali  

Supplier to provide 'full range of products' after securing bunker licences.