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Flex Commodities logo. September 16, 2026
Flex Commodities seeks operator for bunker trading operations  

Candidates should have three to five years of relevant bunker or commodity trading operations experience
Glander International Bunkering logo. September 16, 2026
Glander International Bunkering seeks bunker trader for Valencia office  

Role open to sales professionals regardless of prior oil industry experience.
Frankie Russ vessel. September 16, 2026
TB Marine takes over technical management of methanol-ready tanker  

Newbuild MT Frankie Russ is first tanker in Ernst Russ's fleet.
AiP award ceremony for ecoAPEX cargo-handling technology. September 16, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle to Babcock LGE’s ecoAPEX cargo-handling technology  

New integrated system for gas carriers targets lower emissions and reduced reliquefaction energy consumption, with LR approval confirming its potential.
Lloyd's Register (LR) and K Shipbuilding MoU signing. September 16, 2026
K Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register to jointly develop ethanol-fuelled tanker design  

The pair will assess an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt MR tanker, targeting Approval in Principle from LR.
AiP award ceremony for methanol-fuelled catamaran concept. September 16, 2026
Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle for methanol-fuelled catamaran concept  

Classification society backs O.S. Energy and Chartwell Marine’s fuel-system design for an aluminium vessel developed under a UK decarbonisation programme.
LNG carrier render. September 16, 2026
Wind propulsion offers 'no fundamental barriers' for LNG carriers, study finds  

Bound4blue’s research with Cryosafe Services concludes that wind-assisted propulsion can be integrated into LNG carrier operations without major obstacles.
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to Hudong-Zhonghua. September 16, 2026
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to Hudong-Zhonghua for new LNG carrier and VLGC designs  

Classification society approves two gas carrier designs featuring next-generation containment systems and dual-fuel propulsion capabilities.
Guanabara Bay FSRU. September 16, 2026
Petrobras signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Sempra Infrastructure  

Brazilian state oil company will purchase 0.8 mtpa of LNG from a Texas liquefaction terminal for two decades.
Launching ceremony of Amor. September 15, 2026
LNG dual-fuel crude oil tankers launched for Maran and Capital Ship  

Two 155,500-DWT vessels launched by New Times Shipbuilding in China.
AiP award ceremony for hybrid electric LNG carrier design. September 15, 2026
LR, HHI and KSOE sign an AiP to advance hybrid electric LNG carrier design  

Partners to focus on system architecture, redundancy and battery integration for a 185,000-cbm vessel.
Bureau Veritas awards AiP to Kairong and MannTek. September 15, 2026
Bureau Veritas awards AiP to Kairong and MannTek for LNG bunkering crane system  

Integrated crane and bunkering system unveiled at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok.
AiP award ceremony for VLAC design. September 15, 2026
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to Jiangnan Shipyard's electric-propelled ammonia carrier concept  

VLAC design combines ammonia-fuelled power, fuel cells, battery storage and wind propulsion.
Closing ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. 0208122. September 15, 2026
LNG dual-fuel container ship delivered to Eastern Pacific Shipping  

8,400-TEU vessel handed over in ceremony held at yard in Jingjiang.
ABS signs MoU with Korean organisations. September 15, 2026
ABS signs MOU with Korean organisations to develop standards for hydrogen ships and smart shipyards  

Five-year framework will target ISO standards for hydrogen vessels, smart shipyards and advanced manufacturing.
Viking Astrea vessel. September 15, 2026
Fincantieri launches Viking Astrea with liquid-hydrogen propulsion at Ancona shipyard  

54,300-gt cruise ship is designed for zero-emission operation using fuel cells.
Spirit of Toulouse vessel. September 14, 2026
Norsepower installs first rotor sail aboard methanol-powered ro-ro vessel built for Airbus charter  

The Spirit of Toulouse will carry six rotor sails alongside dual-fuel methanol engines on a transatlantic route.
Mercedes Pinto truck-to-ship (TTS) bunkering at S.C. de Tenerife. September 14, 2026
Baleària Canarias completes first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for fast ferry at Tenerife  

Mercedes Pinto received around 600 MWh of LNG via two tanker trucks simultaneously.
O Bunkering logo. September 14, 2026
O Bunkering claims 15-minute marine lubricant delivery at Duqm  

Omani supplier says local stock enables rapid turnaround for vessel operators.
Shenghang Yongle vessel. September 14, 2026
World's first operational ammonia bunker vessel enters service  

Converted 5,500-cbm gas carrier has received the first ammonia bunkering class certificate.
Philippos Ioulianou, EmissionLink. September 14, 2026
Shipowners risk financial exposure by delaying EU allowance transfers, EmissionLink warns  

EmissionLink says last-minute EUA compliance habits are creating avoidable financial and commercial risk.
Vinssen and WE Tech Solutions MoU signing. September 14, 2026
South Korea’s Vinssen signs MoU with Finland’s WE Tech Solutions to target European marine electrification market  

The agreement combines hydrogen fuel cell systems with advanced power conversion and management technology.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2053. September 14, 2026
Changhong International starts building 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC  

Vessel is described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
MSC Leticia X naming and delivery ceremony. September 14, 2026
Changhong International delivers fifth MSC LNG dual-fuel boxship 324 days early  

Chinese shipyard hands over 10,300-TEU vessel to MSC well ahead of contract schedule.
Chang Ping Yuan vessel. September 11, 2026
Cosco Shipping names 88,000-cbm VLGC Chang Ping Yuan with dual-fuel LPG propulsion  

Owner claims 20% CO₂ reduction and Panama Canal compatibility across both lock systems.
World Fuel logo. September 11, 2026
World Fuel seeks senior marine fuels sales executive in London  

Position requires minimum of 10 years' experience in marine fuels, marine energy, or shipping.
Amogy and LOTTE Fine Chemical MoU signing. September 11, 2026
Amogy and LOTTE Fine Chemical sign MoU to advance ammonia solutions in South Korea  

Partnership structured around ammonia bunkering, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, and distributed ammonia-to-power generation.
WinGD X72DF-ME engine render. September 11, 2026
WinGD wins order for dual-fuel alcohol engines for Polaris Shipping Newcastlemax fleet  

Four-engine order giving shipowner methanol and ethanol fuel flexibility.
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure logo. September 11, 2026
Trelleborg and Simwave launch LNG transfer equipment training programme at Gastech 2026  

New e-learning programme aims to close crew competency gaps as LNG bunkering grows and alternative fuels enter service.
Toho Emerald vessel. September 11, 2026
K Line names dual-fuel LNG carrier Toho Emerald at Samsung Heavy Industries yard  

174,000-cbm vessel, built for a joint venture with Toho Gas, is due for delivery next month.
Fujin Sailor vessel. September 11, 2026
MOL names world’s first LNG carrier fitted with wind-assisted propulsion for Chevron charter  

Fujin Sailor is also the first vessel of any type to carry two Wind Challenger units.
Steve Esau, Sea-LNG. September 11, 2026
SEA-LNG urges EU to protect mass-balance pathway for liquefied biomethane  

Industry coalition warns regulatory missteps could undermine LBM's rapid growth in maritime.
Luxomar delivery ceremony. September 10, 2026
ESL Shipping completes Green Coaster fleet with delivery of twelfth vessel Luxomar  

Baltic dry bulk carrier has finalised a twelve-vessel plug-in hybrid coaster programme built in India.
Hybrid ro-ro vessel render. September 10, 2026
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise orders hybrid ro-ro vessel for European space cargo runs  

French shipping company commissions wind-assisted vessel with biofuel capability to serve growing European space industry.
HMM and Vale logos. September 10, 2026
HMM signs KRW 4.7 trillion long-term iron ore contract with Vale  

Latest contract backed by tri-fuel Newcastlemax newbuilds capable of operating on methanol, ethanol and conventional marine fuel.
DNV and GRSE MoU signing. September 10, 2026
DNV and India’s GRSE sign MoU on green propulsion and advanced shipbuilding  

The agreement covers alternative fuels, digital technologies and defence vessel development.
VPS Carbon Reduction seminar in Rotterdam graphic. September 10, 2026
VPS to host Dutch seminar on marine fuel quality, lubricants and decarbonisation  

Free-to-attend event will bring together speakers from VPS, DNV and SulNOx.
Seaspan Lions ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. September 10, 2026
LNG bunker fleet may need to more than double by 2030, DNV warns  

Classification society says bunkering infrastructure investment must accelerate to match LNG shipping growth.
Bunkering operation in Amoyfjorden. September 10, 2026
Burando Energies completes first physical bunker operation in Norway  

Marine fuel supplier delivers to Heerema's semi-submersible crane vessel Balder in Åmøyfjorden.
Bound4blue received Bureau Veritas (BV) Design Assessment. September 9, 2026
Bound4blue wins Bureau Veritas design assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL at SMM 2026  

Independent design assessment adds credibility as bound4blue’s suction sail fleet reaches 13 vessels.
TRAnsverse 2900 tug render. September 9, 2026
Svitzer orders six TRAnsverse 2900 biofuel-ready tugs from Cheoy Lee  

Towage provider expands next-generation TRAnsverse fleet with fresh Hong Kong order.
UK alternative maritime fuels coalition logos. September 9, 2026
UK shipping bodies launch alternative fuels coalition to drive net zero transition  

New cross-industry body aims to align fuels, infrastructure and policy for shipping decarbonisation.
mtu 12V2000M96 SCR engine. September 9, 2026
Rolls-Royce expands mtu yacht propulsion portfolio with variable-speed gensets and new SCR system  

Rolls-Royce Power Systems launches two mtu Series 2000-based systems targeting efficiency and emissions compliance.
Houston skyline. September 9, 2026
Uni-Fuels seeks senior bunker trader in Houston following general manager hire  

Bunker firm looking for candidate with proven track record in bunker trading.
Yanmar Maritime awarded DNV type approval for fuel cell system. September 8, 2026
Yanmar Maritime receives DNV type approval for hydrogen fuel cell system at SMM  

The GH-FC series certification is aimed at easing adoption of hydrogen propulsion across vessel types.
Euwyn Tan, Flex Commodities. September 8, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints senior marine fuels trader in Singapore  

Euwyn Tan joins Flex Commodities to strengthen its marine fuels trading operations in Asia.
Closing ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. 0208121. September 8, 2026
LNG dual-fuel boxship handed over to Eastern Pacific Shipping  

Closing ceremony held in Jingjiang for 8,400-TEU container vessel.
Everllence's 175D high-speed engine render. September 8, 2026
Everllence and Damen sign framework agreement for serial supply of 175D engines  

Agreement covers high-speed engine supply for Damen’s fuel-flexible tug programme and beyond.
IINO Lines and BGN signing. September 8, 2026
IINO Lines signs time charter deal with BGN for LPG dual-fuel VLGC  

Japanese shipowner’s fourth LPG dual-fuel vessel will offer rare dual-canal Panama Canal transit capability.
Lubmarine drum. September 8, 2026
TotalEnergies Lubmarine launches fuel-economy lubricant for four-stroke medium-speed marine engines  

Aurelia FE claims fuel savings of 1.5% on a standardised test cycle, with no vessel modifications required.
Sunrui and Lloyd’s Register at SMM 2026. September 8, 2026
LR validates CFD analysis for SunRui suction sail technology  

Independent verification confirms aerodynamic modelling meets recognised industry standards for wind-assisted propulsion.
Orlen and Port of Gdynia partnership signing. September 8, 2026
Orlen and Port of Gdynia partner to explore LNG and bio-LNG bunkering options  

Agreement signed to assess LNG and bio-LNG bunkering potential along the Polish coast.
North Sea Trading logo. September 8, 2026
North Sea Trading appoints head of renewable fuels and signs India green methanol MoU  

Industry veteran Robert Preston joins Bournemouth-based bunker trading firm.
Windward Hamburg vessel. September 7, 2026
VARD delivers final CSOV to Windward Offshore, completing series  

Methanol-ready Windward Hamburg joins the fleet as VARD completes delivery of four purpose-built CSOVs.
RSP and Dynamic People partnership signing. September 7, 2026
Rotterdam Shore Power partners with Dynamic People to digitalise operations  

The shore power developer is building a Microsoft-based digital platform to support its growth.
Dorian LPG logo. September 7, 2026
Dorian LPG orders three dual-fuel VLGCs from Hanwha Ocean in $345m deal, secures $368.4m credit facility  

US-listed VLGC operator has also fixed 99% of its fleet days at above $88,000 per day.
Seto Azure vessel. September 7, 2026
Osaka Gas completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Osaka Bay  

Bunkering vessel Seto Azure is used to supply an LNG-fuelled car carrier at Kobe.
EPS vessels naming ceremony. September 7, 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping takes delivery of three LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemaxes five months ahead of schedule  

EPS receives Mount Victoria, Mount Yulong and Mount Wuyi from Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.
EmissionLink logo. September 7, 2026
EmissionLink urges demand aggregation to unlock zero-emission fuel investment  

MD calls for pooled demand to unlock investment and accelerate alternative fuel availability for shipping.
Hydrogen-fuelled vessel render. September 7, 2026
GMI awards eCap Marine contract for two additional hydrogen-powered bulk carriers  

3,000-DWT newbuilds to be built in India and enter service in Norwegian waters in 2029.
Navios Turquoise vessel. September 4, 2026
Navios Partners takes delivery of second LNG- and methanol-ready boxship in newbuilding series  

Handover of 7,900-TEU Navios Turquoise follows delivery of sister ship Navios Cyan in May.
Yang Ming and Hanwha Ocean contract signing ceremony. September 4, 2026
Yang Ming orders six 13,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels from Hanwha Ocean  

Taiwanese carrier expands green fleet with ammonia-ready newbuilds due for delivery by 2029.
AiP award ceremony for 12,500-cbm LNG bunker vessel design. September 4, 2026
LR awards approval in principle to Chinese yard for 12,500-cbm LNG bunker vessel design  

Lloyd’s Register validates new LNG bunkering vessel concept by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong at SMM 2026.
Santiago I vessel. September 4, 2026
Marflet Marine becomes first Spanish merchant fleet owner to operate wind-assisted suction sails  

Spanish chemical tanker operator installs bound4blue eSAILs, targeting 10–15% energy savings.
Teunis Visser, IBIA. September 4, 2026
IBIA appoints veteran fuel industry trainer Teunis Visser as advisor  

Association brings on board specialist with nearly 40 years of oil, gas and bunker sector experience.
AiP award ceremony for a 114,000-DWT tri-fuel-ready tanker concept. September 4, 2026
Lloyd’s Register and MARIC unveil tri-fuel-ready tanker concept at SMM 2026  

New 114,000-DWT tanker design offers conversion readiness for LNG, methanol or ammonia.
TFG Marine mass flow meter (MFM). September 3, 2026
TFG Marine fits two more US Gulf Coast barges with certified mass flow meters  

TFG Marine expands its mass flow meter rollout on the US Gulf Coast, adding ISO 22192 certification to two supply barges.
Hercules Vanessa vessel. September 3, 2026
HTM’s Hercules Vanessa begins maiden voyage as Ultra-Spec tanker series expands  

Vessel is the latest addition to Hercules Tanker Management’s 10-ship next-generation fleet renewal programme.
Steel-cutting ceremony for TRAnsverse 2600e vessels. September 3, 2026
Cochin Shipyard begins construction of Svitzer’s battery-electric tugs in India  

Four TRAnsverse 2600e vessels are claimed to be among the most advanced green tugs under construction globally.
TT-Line Green Ship 2.0 illustration. September 3, 2026
MacGregor wins ro-ro equipment contract for TT-Line’s battery-hybrid LNG ferries  

Company to supply cargo handling systems for two new LNG-powered ferries destined for Baltic Sea routes.
IAEA ATLAS initiative launch. September 3, 2026
Nuclear-powered commercial shipping moves closer to reality after Washington summit  

IAEA launches ATLAS initiative to tackle regulatory and commercial barriers to maritime nuclear deployment.
Vessels equipped with K-Sail render. September 3, 2026
Norwegian consortium launches WINTEGRATE project to advance wind-assisted ship propulsion  

A NOK 68m research initiative aims to integrate wind propulsion with onboard ship systems.
Ro-Pax ferry render. September 3, 2026
ABB wins power, propulsion and automation contract for New Zealand’s new Cook Strait ferries  

Two new ro-pax ferries featuring Azipod propulsion will operate the Wellington–Picton crossing from 2029.
Everllence ME-LGIMe engine render. September 3, 2026
Everllence completes R&D testing for world's first ethanol-powered very large ore carrier engine  

G80 tri-fuel engine is bound for a Vale-chartered ore carrier, with delivery set for early 2027.
Auramarine team. September 3, 2026
Flexibility, not fuel choice, is key to energy transition, says Auramarine  

Finnish fuel supply systems company argues adaptability now outweighs commitment to any single fuel.
Way Forward render. September 3, 2026
Wallenius to fit wing sails on car carrier in first commercial wind propulsion step  

Two wing sails ordered for installation on vessel said to already hold the top CII rating.
Maersk Labrea render. September 2, 2026
Maersk and Anemoi to fit rotor sail on container ship in industry first  

35-metre rotor sail is due to be installed on an 8,700-TEU ship in mid-2027.
Verde Marine Energy (VME) logo. September 2, 2026
Verde Marine Energy expands into marine lubricants with veteran trader hire  

Dutch firm offers clients the option to manage fuel and lubricant sourcing through one point of contact.
Avenir Ascension vessel. September 2, 2026
NYK and Stolt-Nielsen complete Avenir LNG joint venture  

NYK acquires a 50% stake in Avenir LNG from Stolt-Nielsen, creating a joint ownership and operating structure for LNG bunkering.
Yuan Hai Si Lu vessel. September 2, 2026
Cosco Shipping names green methanol-capable ore carrier Yuan Hai Si Lu in Yangzhou  

325,000-DWT vessel features dual-fuel capability and what is claimed to be a world-first digital delivery system.
Onboard carbon capture and storage (oCCS) system illustration September 2, 2026
Onboard carbon capture a viable emissions pathway for shipping fleet, Lloyd’s Register report finds  

New LR report backs onboard carbon capture but flags infrastructure gaps as the key barrier.
Odfjell and bound4blue eSAIL order signing. September 2, 2026
Odfjell places repeat eSAIL order with bound4blue for second chemical tanker  

Early fuel savings reported on Bow Olympus drive second suction sail installation for Odfjell.
Titan and Sogestran long-term agreement signing. September 2, 2026
Titan and Sogestran agree long-term deal for new 6,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel in western Mediterranean  

Tie-up aims to bring LNG and LBM ship-to-ship bunkering services to Mediterranean ports.
Everllence 175DF-M engine. September 2, 2026
Everllence completes full-scale testing of dual-fuel methanol engine in Denmark  

First deliveries to superyacht customers slated for mid-2027.
Steel-cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB3019. September 2, 2026
Changhong International starts construction on 11th LR2 tanker for Navios  

Chinese shipbuilder cuts steel on latest vessel in series designed with future fuel flexibility.
DP World London vessel. September 1, 2026
DP World names first methanol dual-fuel vessel at ceremony in Aarhus  

Marine services business, Shipping Solutions, names 1,250-TEU boxship with five-cylinder main engine.
Wind of Ocean vessel. September 1, 2026
LD Armateurs launches first of two SOVs for Vattenfall at Chinese shipyard  

Wind of Ocean features hybrid-electric propulsion and a double-ended hull design.
Business handshake. September 1, 2026
Singapore and Brazil sign MoU to establish green and digital shipping corridor  

Two countries will collaborate on maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation and alternative marine fuel supply chains.
WinGD logo. September 1, 2026
WinGD modelling shows retrofit pathways to net zero can pay off, but policy support remains key  

Fuel economics and regulation — not engine technology — are the main barriers to cost-effective decarbonisation retrofits, says report.
We are hiring graphic. September 1, 2026
Arte Bunkering seeks Mandarin-speaking senior bunker trader to establish presence in China  

European trading firm is expanding into China with its first on-the-ground hire.
Empire State Building, New York. August 31, 2026
Monjasa recruiting trader for New York team  

Experience in marine fuel or shipping an advantage but not a requirement.
Maritime Bunkering course participants. August 31, 2026
SSA launches training course to prepare maritime companies for Singapore’s mandatory digital bunkering  

Course designed to help companies evaluate the impact of digitalisation on their existing workflows and business processes.
Limassol cityscape. August 31, 2026
Monjasa opens two trader roles at Cyprus base, one for Italian speaker  

Experience in shipping or sales described as a requirement.
GRSE work order handing-over ceremony. August 31, 2026
GRSE wins West Bengal orders for two hybrid diesel-electric ferries  

Indian state-owned shipbuilder expands green inland waterway portfolio with latest contracts.
New Sea Generation (NSG) logo. August 31, 2026
New Sea Generation seeks experienced bunker traders in Greece  

Bunker trading firm is offering equity and a path to partnership.
OOCL Grace vessel. August 31, 2026
OOCL names second 24,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel in China  

OOCL Grace is second of seven methanol dual-fuel vessels being built for the carrier.
Ramanda and Fure Ven vessels. August 31, 2026
Four shipowners order vessels to extend Furetank’s Vinga tanker series to 26 ships  

Swedish, Norwegian and Canadian owners back expansion of ice-class product tanker series.
Petrobras logo. August 31, 2026
Petrobras receives authorisation for export bunker sales by barge at Suape  

Brazilian energy company can now supply VLSFO and LSMGO to export-bound vessels from northeastern port.
RINA employee on board vessel. August 28, 2026
RINA unveils Mermaid propulsion concept to navigate uncertain decarbonisation landscape  

Fuel-agnostic design claims savings of more than 1,000 tonnes per year in some applications.
Adinkerke and Aalter naming ceremony. August 28, 2026
Exmar names third and fourth dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessels  

Midsize gas carriers Adinkerke and Aalter named at formal ceremony.
Professor Lynn Loo, GCMD. August 28, 2026
GCMD outlines practical approach to quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains  

New report addresses verification of both total fuel volume and renewable content in biofuel transactions.
Steel-cutting ceremony of London Express class vessel. August 28, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd cuts steel for first vessel of new London Express class  

16,800-TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel is first of 12 newbuildings in the class.
Vessels at sea. August 28, 2026
DNV report warns regulatory uncertainty complicates fleet investment decisions  

CEO urges greater clarity to provide the confidence needed for long-term investment.
Blue Whale NxtGen Energy battery system. August 28, 2026
Corvus Energy launches LFP battery system developed with BYD Energy Storage  

Blue Whale NxtGen Power targets tugs, ferries and workboats with high power demand.
Welcome ceremony of Yampu vessel. August 28, 2026
World’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier enters service in Australia  

MV Yampu connects South Australia’s limestone trade with a battery-electric propulsion system.
Skipanes vessel. August 27, 2026
E-methanol-ready ro-ro vessel delivered to Smyril Line  

190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion.
Belgium flag. August 27, 2026
Sunoil Biodiesel secures approval to supply biofuels in Belgium  

Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry.
Tacoma Maersk naming ceremony. August 27, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of dual-fuel methanol-capable Tacoma Maersk in China  

9,000-TEU vessel is one of six mid-sized dual-fuel ships joining Maersk's fleet.
Asuka III vessel. August 27, 2026
NYK Cruises’ Asuka III cuts annual CO₂ emissions by 1,300 tonnes through LNG fuel use  

LNG-fuelled Asuka III avoided emissions equivalent to 530 households annually, says cruise firm.
Elandra K2 naming ceremony. August 27, 2026
Naming ceremony held for first VLCC in Hanwha Shipping's new fleet  

320,000-DWT alternative-fuel-ready Elandra K2 is first of three VLCCs built at Okpo Shipyard.
Fourth 5,900-TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel. August 27, 2026
Tsuneishi China delivers fourth methanol dual-fuel 5,900-TEU boxship  

Zhoushan yard expands portfolio of alternative-fuelled vessels with handover of Maersk container ship.
Hong Kong skyline. August 27, 2026
IBIA to host marine fuels forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week  

Event to explore the practical and commercial realities surrounding a range of alternative fuels.
Andreas Enger, Höegh Autoliners. August 26, 2026
Höegh orders six LNG-fuelled Aurora-class vessels with future-fuel provisions  

9,100-CEU ships equipped with ammonia- and methanol-ready notation and designed to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil.
Puerto Rico flag. August 26, 2026
Puma Energy confirms bunkering operations in Puerto Rico  

The development has been known to regional industry players for several weeks.
Singapore waterfront skyline. August 26, 2026
Koch Minerals & Trading seeks bunker procurement intern in Singapore  

Successful applicant to work under the mentorship of KM&T’s senior bunker procurement coordinator.
Dan-Bunkering logo. August 26, 2026
Dan-Bunkering relocates Middelfart headquarters to Kabelbyen  

Bunker firm moves to office complex connected to parent company USTC.
Maria Topic vessel. August 26, 2026
OceanWings and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding complete rigid wingsail retrofit on bulk carrier Maria Topic  

Ultramax bulk carrier returns to commercial service fitted with a rigid, tiltable wingsail system.
Dubai Marina skyline. August 26, 2026
XPower Trading seeks senior bunker trader for 'newly established' Dubai role  

Position requires at least five years' bunker trading experience.
Flag of Brazil. August 26, 2026
Petrobras resumes VLSFO sales at Itaqui as MGO supply disruption continues  

MGO pipeline work at Brazil’s Port of Itaqui remains on track through 9 November.
Ammonia Energy Association (AEA) logo. August 25, 2026
AEA qualifies global roster of auditors for ammonia certification system  

Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV SÜD and three others cleared to verify low-emission ammonia credentials.
New York city skyline. August 25, 2026
IBIA early-bird registration deadline approaches for New York convention  

Discounted rates available for members and non-members up until the end of August.
MARAD and Core Power MOC signing. August 25, 2026
MARAD and Core Power sign cooperation framework to advance nuclear-powered merchant ships  

Agreement targets first construction from 2028 as China accelerates its own nuclear shipping ambitions.
DNV and GEA logos. August 25, 2026
GEA and DNV launch three-year ethanol data intelligence partnership  

Collaboration will integrate structured global ethanol production data into DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform.
VPS logo. August 25, 2026
Perfect storm at sea: High bunker prices meet declining fuel quality | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS highlights sharp drop in fuel quality during 2026 amid higher prices.
Koper waterfront. August 25, 2026
SUPERALFUEL to hold first alternative marine fuels training course in Koper  

The Adriatic-Ionian initiative targets hydrogen, ammonia and methanol adoption in ports and shipping.
Steel-cutting ceremony of vessels with builder's hull nos. S1159 and S1160. August 25, 2026
CIMC SOE cuts steel on third and fourth 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy  

Chinese shipbuilder advances series build as two hulls enter construction simultaneously.
Pennsylvania skyline. August 24, 2026
Sunoco seeks bunker trader in US to drive marine fuels growth  

New hire will be tasked with expanding Sunoco's bunker business in front-line commercial trading role.
Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline. August 24, 2026
Minerva Bunkering recruiting Americas sales manager as it targets regional growth  

New York-based manager is sought to build customer base across North and South America.
Marine battery container. August 24, 2026
AYK Energy to unveil swappable containerised marine battery system at SMM Hamburg  

The system claims to remove key cost and engineering barriers to marine electrification.
Birjo II vessel. August 24, 2026
Dutch inland barge Birjo II runs on B100 biodiesel after fossil-fuel conversion  

Sunoil and BFT Tanker Logistics report positive early results from switch to pure biodiesel.
Maran Myrsini vessel. August 24, 2026
Maran Tankers takes delivery of fourth dual-fuel Suezmax tanker in series  

Maran Myrsini, built by New Times Shipbuilding, joins Maran Tankers' growing dual-fuel fleet.
Marine Tina ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation August 24, 2026
Vitol and Olam Agri claim world’s first co-processed CNSL VLSFO bio-bunkering operation in Singapore  

Cashew nutshell liquid co-processed with VLSFO used on a voyage spanning China, Europe and Brazil.
Forvikbuen vessel. August 24, 2026
Damen Folla hands over hybrid-electric aquaculture vessel, concluding multi-year deal  

Shipbuilder completes seven-vessel framework agreement with final workboat delivery to Mowi Norway
Verde Marine Energy and Sunoco LP logos. August 21, 2026
Sunoco and Verde Marine Energy announce commercial collaboration in ARA and UK bunker markets  

Partnership aims to combine Sunoco's Americas reach with Verde's Northern European supply platform.
CMA CGM Berenice vessel. August 21, 2026
CMA CGM methanol dual-fuel vessel makes first call at Malta Freeport  

Berenice is fifth in a six-ship series of methanol dual-fuel vessels being introduced by the French shipping group.
Everllence 16V175D engine render. August 21, 2026
Everllence's 175D engine wins offshore tug order from Türkiye  

Sixteen gensets are bound for four Rampage 6000-DE terminal tugs destined for Guyana.
NSD 75CC vessel design render. August 21, 2026
NSD wins BioMar fish feed vessel contract with hybrid propulsion design  

The NSD 75CC will feature a hybrid system combining electric and direct diesel-mechanical propulsion.
CCS type approval for All-scenario methanol single-fuel engine August 21, 2026
CCS awards type approval to China’s first all-scenario high-pressure direct-injection methanol medium-speed marine engine  

China Classification Society certifies SMDERI’s methanol single-fuel engine.
Carnot multi-fuel engine. August 21, 2026
Carnot tests engine on biodiesel as multi-fuel development programme advances  

UK engine developer Carnot has run its engine on biodiesel, adding to prior diesel and hydrogen tests.
IBIA logo. August 21, 2026
IBIA to hold mass flow meter training course in Rotterdam as industry reflects on first months of implementation  

One-day course covers MFM technology, regulatory frameworks and practical bunkering experience.
AQUBE battery system. August 21, 2026
Sunlight Group subsidiary lands first order for AQUBE liquid-cooled battery system for DLR research vessel  

A 48-metre floating technology platform will test hydrogen, hybrid and electric propulsion systems at sea.
Fure Vasa vessel. August 21, 2026
Furetank to name LBM-fuelled Fure Vasa as Swedish-flagged fleet reaches 105 ships  

Vessel to run primarily on liquefied biomethane (LBM) within the EU and is equipped for shore power connection.
Mitsui-Everllence 7S60ME engine. August 21, 2026
Mitsui E&S completes commercialisation of ammonia dual-fuel engines and fuel supply systems  

Japanese manufacturer says it is now ready to supply ammonia propulsion systems for actual vessels.
Jacob Norgaard, Bunker Holding. August 20, 2026
Bunker Holding appoints Global Risk Management's Jacob Nørgaard as CFO  

Michael Krabbe steps down after eight years with the company.
Icon of the Seas ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. August 20, 2026
Avenir LNG vessel completes first LNG bunker delivery to Icon of the Seas in Honduras  

Avenir Advantage delivers LNG to Royal Caribbean cruise ship in operation involving Axpo.
Andrea Lazzaro, WinGD. August 20, 2026
Ethanol gains traction as a marine fuel, WinGD says, citing Shandong and Maersk  

Engine maker WinGD says ethanol is ready for maritime use as early orders and IMO recognition build momentum.
Lumi Aurora vessel. August 20, 2026
IINO Lines takes delivery of the world’s only ice-class VLGC at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo yard  

LPG dual-fuel vessel is also capable of carrying ammonia as cargo.
Clean Arctic Alliance logo. August 20, 2026
Clean Arctic Alliance warns of black carbon threat as container ships eye Northern Sea Route  

Environmental coalition urges IMO polar fuel rules as Arctic shipping activity raises climate concerns.
Steel-cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2052. August 20, 2026
Construction begins on 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel boxship for MSC  

366-metre vessel described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
CIMC SOE building. August 20, 2026
CIMC SOE signs order with European shipowner for 6,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel  

Vessel set to provide LNG bunkering services at European ports once deployed.
Flex Commodities office in Dubai. August 19, 2026
Flex Commodities moves Dubai head office to Jumeirah Lakes Towers  

UAE-based firm relocates to waterfront community popular amongst bunker companies.
Echandia Core marine battery system. August 19, 2026
Echandia: Batteries offer fuel savings by optimising generator loads on large vessels  

Marine batteries could cut auxiliary generator fuel consumption by up to 15%, according to technology firm.
Palermo LNG facility. August 19, 2026
Amazónica LNG joins SEA-LNG, extending the coalition’s reach into Latin America  

Colombian LNG terminal operator becomes first South American member of the multi-sector industry group.
Launching ceremony of Priority. August 19, 2026
Hong Lam Marine launches first of four newbuild bunkering vessels  

First ship in the series, Priority, is launched in Jiangmen, China.
CMA CGM Osmium ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. August 19, 2026
CMA CGM completes world’s largest single-batch biomethanol bunkering at Shanghai  

8,016-tonne operation said to be enough to fuel an entire transoceanic voyage.
ClassNK logo. August 19, 2026
ClassNK revises alternative fuels guidelines to address hydrogen, methanol and ethanol safety requirements  

Updated guidelines incorporate IMO hydrogen rules and new structural standards for alcohol fuel tanks.
CMA CGM containership. August 19, 2026
MacGregor wins cargo handling contract for six LNG-powered boxships at Cochin Shipyard  

CMA CGM container vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031.
KRATT vessel. August 18, 2026
Estonia launches biomethane-battery workboat for state fleet  

38-metre KRATT is said to be the first vessel of its kind in the region.
YM Willpower bunkering operation via SIMOPS. August 18, 2026
Yang Ming completes first LNG SIMOPS bunkering for YM Willpower in Shanghai  

Dual-fuel boxship receives 2,000 tonnes of LNG during simultaneous cargo operations.
Chris Kruger, AYK Energy. August 18, 2026
AYK Energy and Gebhard Electro secure two vessel electrification contracts  

A new dredger and a patrol vessel retrofit form the latest battery projects for the duo.
Pan Ke and Yang Chunhua. August 18, 2026
Everllence and Hudong-Zhonghua sign engineering design agreement for LNG carrier development  

Agreement covers 180,000-cbm LNG carrier featuring a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
Corvus Energy technicians. August 18, 2026
Corvus Energy partners with Belga Marine to support Brazil’s battery-powered offshore fleet  

Norway-based energy storage firm expands aftermarket service network into Brazil’s growing offshore market.
Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) logo. August 18, 2026
Singapore Shipping Association updates biofuels bunkering FAQ for 2026  

SSA releases latest edition of its biofuel bunkering guidance document for the Port of Singapore.
Lake Victoria 700th LNG bunkering operation graphic. August 18, 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping reaches 700th LNG bunkering operation  

Singapore-based shipowner logs nearly 3 million cbm of LNG bunkered over nearly six years.
Tsurugidake naming ceremony. August 17, 2026
MOL holds naming ceremony for fourth LNG dual-fuel VLCC  

Vessel, named Tsurugidake, features an LNG fuel tank with a capacity exceeding 10,000 cbm.
VPS Carbon Reduction seminar graphic. August 17, 2026
VPS to host Bergen seminar on marine fuel quality, lubricants and decarbonisation regulation  

Free-to-attend event on September 16 will feature speakers from VPS and DNV.
Launching ceremony of Carlotta Cosulich. August 17, 2026
Cosulich Marine Energy launches third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Carlotta Cosulich launched at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard, leaving one vessel in series still to come.
Carnival Corporation logo. August 17, 2026
Carnival's CSMART seeks specialist instructor for LNG-as-fuel training in Netherlands  

Role focused on delivering training to through classroom instruction and simulator-based learning.
Port of Galveston. August 17, 2026
Stabilis Solutions nears 100 LNG bunkering operations at Galveston  

Houston-based supplier highlights its Gulf Coast LNG bunkering record as plans advance for new liquefaction facility.
Central control room at the green methanol plant. August 17, 2026
Towngas hosts Hong Kong government delegation at Inner Mongolia green methanol plant  

Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau tours VENEX facility as green methanol capacity scales to 300,000 tonnes.
CMA CGM Notre Dame vessel at Singapore Port. August 14, 2026
Singapore 12-month bunker calls hit all-time high in July  

TTM calls at world's largest bunkering hub reach record levels despite softer sales volumes.
Cargo port in Singapore. August 14, 2026
Singapore T3M bunker sales stay below 14m tonnes for fourth month running  

Rolling three-month volumes remain subdued despite modest month-on-month recovery in July.
Shore power system launch at Port of Callao. August 14, 2026
Peru’s Port of Callao launches first shore power system in Latin America  

DP World Callao’s onshore power supply system could cut over 6,300 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Aristodimos vessel. August 14, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding delivers LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker to Capital  

Chinese yard hands over 155,500-dwt vessel in ceremony attended by owner’s representative.
MSC Sabrina and Alice Cosulich ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. August 14, 2026
Shell completes maiden LNG bunkering operation in Valencia  

Delivery to MSC vessel facilitated by Fratelli Cosulich said to be first-ever LNG bunker supply at Spanish port.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. August 14, 2026
PIL hiring senior marine fuels executive to manage global bunkering operations  

Singapore-based role includes oversight of fuel procurement and delivery operations, covering PIL's fleet of container and multi-purpose vessels.
Steel-cutting ceremony of vessels with builder's hull nos. CHB2083 and CHB2084. August 14, 2026
Changhong International Shipbuilding cuts steel on two more 3100-teu boxships for Costamare  

HSFO-fuelled vessels feature scrubbers, SCR systems and shore power connections to meet emissions requirements.
Decab Hub and MMMCZCS logos. August 13, 2026
Lloyd’s Register and Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center launch ammonia safety and training resources for shipping  

New tools aim to help operators build the safety management and competency frameworks needed for ammonia-fuelled vessels.
Kevin Dohmen, IBT Bunkering & Trading. August 13, 2026
IBT Bunkering & Trading appoints Kevin Döhmen to manage new Singapore office  

Döhmen tasked with developing IBT’s operation in the Asian city-state.
Peak Skarv 3 vessel. August 13, 2026
Peak takes delivery of third S-class vessel and cuts steel for ammonia-fuelled ship  

Norwegian operator marks two events at Chinese yard as ammonia-powered newbuild programme advances.
Launching ceremony of Minerva Helen. August 13, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel tanker for Minerva  

112,500-dwt Minerva Helen launched at shipyard in Jiangsu, China.
Hansa Drejoe vessel. August 13, 2026
Leonhardt & Blumberg equips first of four newbuilds with Econowind VentoFoils  

German shipowner installs wind-assisted propulsion technology aboard general cargo vessel Hansa Drejoe.
Green Pearl vessel at Port of Civitavecchia. August 13, 2026
Axpo and Vitol launch LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia  

Operation marks the extension of Axpo’s LNG bunkering network to third major Italian port.
Grande Pacifico vessel. August 12, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of ammonia-ready Grande Pacifico  

9,800-ceu ship is the largest PCTC in the Neapolitan Group’s fleet and the first of five sister vessels on order.
Regional seminar on alternative fuels and new technologies. August 12, 2026
IMO seminar in Trinidad and Tobago trains Caribbean maritime educators for the alternative fuels era  

A five-day regional seminar in Port of Spain addressed ammonia, methanol and hydrogen training for seafarers.
Summit Arbutus vessel. August 12, 2026
Corvus Energy wins 40 MWh battery contract for BC Ferries’ new biofuel-compatible Summit Class vessels  

Norwegian battery supplier to power four new hybrid-electric ferries for Canada’s BC Ferries.
Fleetzero Leviathan Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). August 12, 2026
ABS issues product design assessment for Fleetzero’s Leviathan battery system  

The first US-manufactured lithium iron phosphate marine battery system receives classification society approval.
Grand Tour vessel render. August 12, 2026
ABB wins power and propulsion contract for Allseas’ offshore wind support vessel  

ABB will supply an integrated propulsion package for a new semi-submersible vessel supporting Europe’s offshore wind sector.
Keel-laying ceremony for SGC 005. August 12, 2026
Pinnacle Marine lays keel for fifth B100-compatible harbour craft as Singapore fleet build-out reaches full construction phase  

All five vessels in Pinnacle Marine's B100-compatible utility boat programme are now under construction.
210,000-tonne tri-fuel ore vessel render. August 11, 2026
CSSC units sign contract for four tri-fuel ore carriers  

Ships feature a tri-fuel propulsion system combining ethanol, methanol and fuel oil.
Houston skyline. August 11, 2026
Bunker One seeks oil derivatives trader for Houston desk  

New hire to work alongside trading and sales, providing hedging solutions for physical exposure.
Lyla Pathfinder vessel. August 11, 2026
Kawasaki delivers 13th LPG-fuelled LPG/ammonia carrier  

86,700-cbm vessel is shipbuilder's 20th delivery featuring LPG-fuel propulsion.
Mein Schiff Relax ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. August 11, 2026
TUI Cruises puts both InTUItion-class ships on bio-LNG as fleet targets 50,000-tonne CO₂e saving in 2026  

German cruise operator says bio-LNG use across two newbuilds has already cut 26,000 tonnes of CO₂e.
MCE Marine Surveyors logo. August 10, 2026
MCE Marine Surveyors seeks bunker surveyor in Rotterdam amid growing demand  

Liquid bulk surveyor certificate listed as a preference, as is prior experience in a bunker surveyor role.
Athinagoras vessel. August 10, 2026
LNG dual-fuel tanker delivered to Capital Ship Management  

Vessel one of two handed over to Greek operators on the same day.
Auramarine quality specialist hiring announcement. August 10, 2026
Auramarine seeks quality specialist to unify European and Asian management systems  

Finnish fuel supply system maker is recruiting a quality specialist to harmonise its global operations.
Nave Orbit vessel. August 10, 2026
Navios Maritime Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready Aframax tanker  

117,012-dwt Nave Orbit features alternative-fuel readiness and energy-efficiency technology.
PetroChina Petroineos Trading logo. August 10, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker sales manager to drive European growth  

Chinese state-owned energy trader targets ARA expansion with new commercial hire.
CF Anja vessel. August 10, 2026
Damen delivers HVO-ready CF 3850 to Lithuania’s Juru Agentura Forsa  

CF Anja marks the first newbuild vessel in Forsa’s dry cargo fleet.
Marine Transshipment Terminal. August 10, 2026
Orlen opens marine transshipment terminal in Gdansk  

Polish refiner's new quay facility can handle up to two million tonnes of products annually.
Uni-Fuels Logo. August 7, 2026
Uni-Fuels appoints general manager for new Houston operation  

Experienced professional Robert Love aiming to expand the company’s presence in the United States.
Two people shaking hands with 'Join our team' text overlay. August 7, 2026
Sing Fuels hiring junior supply trader for Singapore operations  

Role aimed at candidates with one to two years of experience in marine fuels or the wider maritime industry.
Simaisma vessel. August 7, 2026
Exmar takes delivery of LNG carrier to serve the bunkering market  

Vessel to be convered into a floating transshipment unit for specialised LNG bunkering vessels to load fuel.
Svitzer Nobbys vessel render. August 7, 2026
Svitzer signs contract with India’s SDHI for four biofuel-ready TRAnsverse tugs  

Four 32-metre TRAnsverse 3200 tugs ordered from Gujarat-based shipbuilder.
Petrobras logo. August 7, 2026
Petrobras launches barge supply operations at the Port of Suape  

Supplier has begun VLSFO and LSMGO barge deliveries at the Brazilian port following receipt of final operational licences.
Forty-Two G vessel. August 7, 2026
Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes  

Norwegian dry bulk operator adds short-sea vessel with the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel.
MSC Stella M X naming and delivery ceremony. August 7, 2026
Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule  

Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships.
Valiant Lady connected to the shore power system. August 6, 2026
Portsmouth International Port makes first commercial shore power connection with cruise ship  

Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady plugs into Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system, with two ships connected simultaneously.
Philippos Ioulianou, EmissionLink. August 6, 2026
EmissionLink calls for fairer EU ETS expansion and greater reinvestment in maritime decarbonisation  

Emissions compliance specialist warns that broader coverage alone will not deliver practical decarbonisation.
Peninsula and Evos logo. August 6, 2026
Peninsula and Evos sign MoU to develop biofuel storage at Algeciras terminal  

Partnership aims to develop up to 60,000 cbm of dedicated biofuel storage capacity at the Strait of Gibraltar.
Bow Tanaka vessel. August 6, 2026
Odfjell names chemical tanker with wind-assisted propulsion at Japanese yard  

40,000-dwt stainless-steel supersegregator is claimed to improve energy efficiency by up to 50%.
Hong Kong skyline. August 6, 2026
Towngas calls for Hong Kong 'Energy Office' and green certification hub in five-year plan proposals  

Hong Kong’s gas utility submits eight-point plan to shape the city’s energy future to 2030.
Malik Supply logo. August 5, 2026
Malik Supply seeks bunker trader for Dubai office expansion  

Danish firm looking for experienced professionals with a minimum of two years in bunker trading.
Greenergy River vessel. August 5, 2026
NYK joint venture names first China-built dual-fuel LNG carrier in six-vessel CNOOC series  

174,000-cbm vessel uses both fuel oil and boil-off gas as fuel.
Steve Esau, Sea-LNG. August 5, 2026
Anew Climate joins SEA-LNG coalition to advance bio-LNG adoption in the maritime sector  

North American low-carbon fuels company brings liquefied biomethane supply to the coalition.
Na Hiro E Pae vessel. August 5, 2026
Wind propulsion breaks new ground on French Polynesian multipurpose vessel  

Bound4blue installs its eSAIL on what is believed to be the world’s first multipurpose vessel fitted with wind propulsion.
Levante LNG vessel. August 5, 2026
Peninsula outlines case for bio-LNG as near-term emissions pathway for LNG-fuelled vessels  

Company says bio-LNG offers operators a practical route to emissions cuts using existing infrastructure.
Saiful Haziq and David Foo. August 5, 2026
Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers receives MPA harbour craft workforce award  

Bunkering firm recognised for its support of Singapore's maritime training programme.
UK Chamber of Shipping logo. August 5, 2026
UK Chamber of Shipping publishes safety evidence base for alternative marine fuels  

New report covering five fuel pathways aims to support the industry’s safe transition to net zero.
Ammonia vessel render. August 5, 2026
Navigator Gas secures $121.8m loan for two ammonia carriers under construction in China  

Navigator Holdings and Amon Maritime joint venture locks in six-year post-delivery financing for dual-fuel vessels due in 2028.
Renewable methanol production illustration. August 5, 2026
US project cancellation marks first monthly contraction in renewable methanol pipeline in over three years  

GENA’s July 2026 data shows a 0.5 MMT pipeline contraction as North America loses ground.
Orica logo. August 5, 2026
Orica reaches FID on Australian renewable ammonia project as US mega-scale cancellation dents low-carbon pipeline  

GENA data shows project pipeline contraction as Air Products’ Louisiana complex is halted.
Uni-Fuels Logo. August 5, 2026
Uni-Fuels receives Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice  

Singapore-based bunker firm has until 25 January 2027 to regain compliance.
Athens cityscape. August 4, 2026
Angelicoussis Group seeks senior marine fuels desk lead in Athens  

Greek shipping group advertises senior bunker procurement role requiring 15 years' experience.
BP logo. August 4, 2026
BP seeks marine commercial manager in London to support global marine fuels business  

Role at BP Marine falls under BP's GDIST unit — part of its Trading & Shipping (T&S) division.
Hiroyuki Takumi and Wolfgang Dunger. August 4, 2026
Mitsui E&S completes factory acceptance test of Japan’s first WinGD methanol dual-fuel engine  

Engine set to be installed on the first of four vessels being built for a domestic shipowner.
mtu Series 2000 generator set. August 4, 2026
Rolls-Royce Power Systems to showcase variable-speed gensets and SCR systems at SMM 2026  

New mtu Series 2000 units claim up to 15% fuel and CO₂ savings over constant-speed alternatives.
CMA CGM Roi Arthur naming ceremony. August 4, 2026
CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-powered vessel Roi Arthur  

Newbuild joins the French carrier's REX2 service connecting East Asia with the Red Sea.
Quadrise and Licella logo. August 4, 2026
Quadrise and Licella update joint development agreement to advance HTL-derived marine biofuels  

Amended deal sets a clearer testing roadmap for bio-oil-based emulsion fuels for shipping.
Clean Star vessel. August 4, 2026
Atlas Maritime takes delivery of dual-fuel LNG PCTC, secures $80,000/day charter  

The 7,000 RT car carrier has been placed on a two-year time charter at a rate Atlas calls record-breaking.
Kota Eagle ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. August 3, 2026
PIL’s Kota Eagle helps Shanghai pass 2 million cbm LNG bunkering mark  

Milestone said to have been reached when boxship received 4,549 cbm of LNG from SIPG Energy’s LNG bunkering vessel.
Keel-laying ceremony for B100-compatible vessel. August 3, 2026
Pinnacle Marine lays keel for fourth B100-compatible harbour craft in Singapore newbuild programme  

Singapore operator expands its B100-compatible fleet amid strong chartering demand.
E-fuels volumes per country. July 31, 2026
Europe risks falling behind China in race to produce e-fuels for shipping  

Europe has 69 e-fuel projects but only six are operational, while China is scaling rapidly.
Hiring concept with highlighted candidate. July 31, 2026
Sing Fuels opens applications for junior bunker trader role  

Singapore-based firm seeks candidates with one to two years of experience in marine fuels or the wider maritime industry.
Eleven Energy logo. July 31, 2026
Eleven Energy eyes Athens expansion with trader hire  

Riyadh-headquartered firm looking to open its second office in Europe.
Scorpio team with representatives from Monaco's Department of Economic Development. July 31, 2026
Monaco backs Scorpio Ship Management in European hydrogen propulsion project  

Government co-finances Scorpio’s role in Project Mariner as Europe pushes to develop hydrogen propulsion technology for commercial shipping.
Arlon vessel. July 31, 2026
Exmar takes delivery of second dual-fuel ammonia carrier at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries  

Arlon is second in a planned series of four ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers.
Singapore Marina Bay skyline. July 31, 2026
IBT Bunkering & Trading launches Singapore desk to complement Hamburg operation  

German bunker firm says the move gives it round-the-clock coverage across two continents.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore logo. July 31, 2026
Singapore awards eight new LNG bunkering licences ahead of September launch  

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is expanding the city-state’s LNG bunkering capacity with eight new five-year licences.
Launching ceremony of Maran Melina. July 30, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding launches two LNG dual-fuel crude oil tankers for Maran and Capital Ship  

Two 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel tankers floated out for Greek shipping groups.
Lem Azalea and Lem Plumeria naming ceremony. July 30, 2026
Naming ceremony held for Huangpu Wenchong's first methanol dual-fuel bulkers  

Two 65,000-tonne vessels built for Limassol-based Lemissoler Navigation.
TSS Challenger vessel. July 30, 2026
Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM, prepared for future methanol operation  

The vessel, to be named TSS Challenger, is due for delivery in early 2027.
Seaspan Energy team. July 30, 2026
Seaspan Energy completes 150th LNG bunkering operation  

Canadian LNG bunker supplier reaches milestone in under two years since launching ship-to-ship operations.
Burando Energies logo. July 30, 2026
Burando Energies claims 30% share of Rotterdam biofuel bunker market in H1 2026  

Dutch bunker supplier says regulatory framework makes Rotterdam the most cost-effective port for biofuel compliance in Europe.
BGN logo. July 30, 2026
BGN launches marine bunkering business on US Gulf Coast  

Shipping company BGN enters retail marine fuels supply, partnering with Centerline Logistics to serve the US Gulf Coast.
Barge at Euromax terminal. July 30, 2026
Rotterdam bunker volumes fall 25% in first half of 2026 amid regulatory pressures and market shifts  

Fossil fuel sales slump as alternative fuels grow, with RED III cited as a key driver.
Keel-laying ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. S1124. July 29, 2026
Avenir LNG marks keel laying of newbuild LNG bunker vessel in China  

Ceremony held to signal the formal start of the vessel's construction at CIMC SOE.
World Fuel logo. July 29, 2026
World Fuel seeks operations support representative in Dubai for marine fuels role  

Company looking for detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills who is able to manage multiple priorities.
Monjasa office in Limassol. July 29, 2026
Monjasa moves to new Limassol office in regional 'commitment'  

Bunker firm relocates to third office since establishing a presence in Limassol a decade ago.
Tara Polar Station vessel. July 29, 2026
Neste supplies renewable diesel to Tara Ocean Foundation’s first Arctic drift expedition  

Finnish fuel producer Neste is supplying renewable diesel to an 18-month Arctic scientific expedition.
Construction of Amogy FAT facility. July 29, 2026
Amogy breaks ground on ammonia-to-power FAT facility in South Korea  

New FAT facility in Geoje marks a step towards commercial-scale ammonia-to-power systems.
Mike Sellers, Christophe Mathieu and Steve Pitt. July 29, 2026
Portsmouth becomes the UK’s first port to offer multi-berth shore power as system goes live  

Ferries and cruise ships are now drawing clean electricity at Portsmouth International Port.
Signing ceremony for 8,600-ceu dual-fuel PCTCs. July 29, 2026
Sallaum Lines signs 1+1 newbuilding order with China Merchants Shipyard for 8,600-ceu PCTCs  

Deal brings Sallaum Lines’ total newbuilding programme to nine vessels worth more than $850 million.
China Zorrilla vessel. July 29, 2026
World's largest battery-electric ship departs Tasmania yard ahead of South America delivery  

China Zorrilla escorted from Incat Tasmania's shipyard to Macquarie Wharf in Hobart.
RSP and RST logo. July 28, 2026
Agreement signed to bring shore power to Rotterdam shortsea terminal by 2030  

Shore power partnership at Rotterdam’s RST terminal targets AFIR compliance and reduced ship emissions at berth by end of decade.
Equatorial logo. July 28, 2026
Equatorial Marine Fuel receives dual sustainability recognitions in 2026  

Singapore-based bunker firm earns the LowCarbonSG logo and an EcoVadis Bronze Medal.
Red Sea topographic map. July 28, 2026
Red Sea diversions and Mediterranean emissions rules set to squeeze bunker supply, warns Peninsula  

Bunker supplier Peninsula warns rerouted tankers face soaring fuel costs and regulatory penalties.
Hydrogen maritime workshop. July 28, 2026
Hydrogen maritime workshop held to push early regulatory alignment  

Classification society and French maritime authority explore pathways for hydrogen deployment at sea.
Launching ceremony of MSC Licia X vessel. July 28, 2026
Changhong International undocks seventh LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC  

Vessel is part of a series fitted with ammonia-ready and methanol-ready provisions.
IBIA logo. July 28, 2026
IBIA urges further investigation into marine fuel concerns linked to shale oil components  

Industry body says evidence does not establish a direct link between shale oil and reported operational issues.
KUSPC grand opening. July 27, 2026
ABS grants AiP for LNG bunkering barge design  

Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard receive AiP for basic design under joint development.
Waalvliet vessel. July 27, 2026
ABB and Econowind combine wind propulsion with digital routing to cut ship emissions  

The partnership integrates wind-assisted propulsion with weather routing to reduce fuel consumption.
Peninsula logo. July 27, 2026
Peninsula seeks junior cargo trader for Dubai role  

Position centres on the procurement of marine fuels, blending components and associated products.
Island Oil Summer Students Programme. July 27, 2026
Island Oil opens operations to students in summer internship programme  

Cyprus-based firm gives students hands-on experience across its bunker business.
Launching ceremony of a 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel with hull no. S1129. July 27, 2026
New 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel for Somtrans Group launched at Chinese yard  

Exmar’s newbuilding supervision team oversaw the launch at CIMC Group’s shipyard in Qidong, China.
BP logo. July 27, 2026
BP seeks bunker trader for Singapore marine sales role  

Selected candidate will be responsible for key accounts, day-to-day marketing and marine trading.
Yangtze Canal widening project signing. July 27, 2026
Van Oord consortium completes first phase of Rotterdam’s Yangtze Canal widening  

The project will enable two-way traffic for container vessels of up to 24,000 TEU.
Orca Fisher vessel. July 27, 2026
James Fisher’s first LNG-capable chemical tanker named at London ceremony  

The Orca Fisher is the first of four dual-fuel FKAB T68 vessels built in China.
World Kinect Corporation logo. July 24, 2026
World Kinect marine segment posts record quarterly gross profit amid bunker price volatility  

Marine division delivers its best-ever quarterly result as the conflict in the Middle East drives bunker price swings.
Explora III vessel. July 24, 2026
Explora Journeys takes delivery of first LNG-powered ship in its fleet  

Explora III, delivered by Fincantieri in Genoa, marks the brand’s first LNG-fuelled vessel.
Patrick Ryan, Keyyong Hong and Jinyoung Cho. July 24, 2026
ABS grants approval in principle for nuclear-powered 15,000-teu containership concept  

The concept design, developed with two Korean research institutes, features a marine molten salt reactor.
Tsuneishi logo. July 24, 2026
T-SOL delivers first Japan-built methanol fuel supply system  

The system, which received ClassNK approval in principle in 2024, will be installed on a Kamsarmax bulk carrier.
Port of Rotterdam. July 24, 2026
Rotterdam records 0.4% rise in total throughput for H1 2026  

LNG throughput up 1.7% to 6.4m tonnes, with exports increase attributed partly to greater use of LNG as a marine fuel.
Steel-cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. S1151. July 24, 2026
Construction begins on LNG bunkering vessel for Shell  

Ceremony held for first of two 18,900-cbm vessels being built for Purus Marine.
Singapore skyline. July 24, 2026
Monjasa seeks supply trader in Singapore  

Role focused on developing and maintaining supplier relationships for the firm's back-to-back operations.
Panama City skyline. July 24, 2026
Monjasa hiring trader for Panama physical trading team  

Bunker firm looking for candidates with at least two years' experience in sales, trading, shipping, logistics, or similar commercial role.
CIMC SOE building. July 24, 2026
CIMC SOE and Sinopec Clean Energy sign contract for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel  

Vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will serve China’s coastal LNG bunkering network.
S-Oil B30 VLSFO supply launch. July 24, 2026
S-Oil begins supplying B30 VLSFO from Ulsan  

South Korean refiner S-Oil enters the bio-bunkering market with a vertically integrated Ulsan supply chain.
Professor Lynn Loo, GCMD. July 23, 2026
Project CAPTURED secures EU ETS recognition and IMO support for onboard carbon capture pathway  

Two regulatory developments strengthen the commercial case for onboard carbon capture and storage at sea.
Vard 9 601 design render. July 23, 2026
Vard wins €220m contract to build methanol-ready vessels for Trinity House  

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard will replace two ageing Trinity House vessels with hybrid-powered successors.
Sunoco LP logo. July 23, 2026
Sunoco seeks bunker trader for 'front-line' role to expand marine fuels business  

Professional sought with at least two years' experience in bunker trading or marine fuels commercial sector.
Seaway vessel. July 23, 2026
Royal IHC delivers methanol-ready TSHD to Boskalis  

The 31,000-cbm Seaway is among the largest trailing suction hopper dredgers in the world.
Ocean Navigator vessel. July 23, 2026
LNG-powered MV Ocean Navigator completes sea trial ahead of August delivery  

Sallaum Lines ro-ro vessel due to enter commercial service next month.
EmissionLink logo. July 23, 2026
FuelEU surplus price drop could undermine fuel transition, warns EmissionLink  

Falling compliance costs may discourage real uptake of lower-carbon fuels, the company cautions.
Port of Hamburg. July 23, 2026
Port of Hamburg moves towards ammonia bunkering readiness with new safety framework  

Hamburg and MB Energy develop risk analysis and safety concept for ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering.
CMA CGM Pantheon naming ceremony. July 23, 2026
LNG-powered boxship CMA CGM Pantheon named in ceremony  

Vessel is sister ship to CMA CGM Notre Dame and will serve the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane.
Kota Ocean vessel. July 22, 2026
PIL hiring head of marine fuel procurement in Singapore  

Role requires at least 10 years’ experience in bunkering, shipping or energy sectors.
Arctic Tern and Hai Gang Zhi Yuan STS bunkering operation. July 22, 2026
EUKOR’s new car carrier completes first biomethanol bunkering at Shanghai on maiden voyage  

EUKOR, SIPG Energy and World Fuel deliver 2,800 tonnes of waste-derived biomethanol to the first Shaper Class vessel.
Peninsula logo. July 22, 2026
Peninsula seeks bunker sales trader for Dubai office  

Firm says role would suit candidate with previous trading experience, ideally within the bunker sector or maritime industry.
Valencia waterfront. July 22, 2026
Glander International Bunkering seeks trader for Valencia office  

Marine fuels company is recruiting a sales-focused professional for its Spanish operations.
Kwan-Ho Song, Nikolas Vaporis and Joe Borg. July 22, 2026
Capital Ship Management, K Shipbuilding and LR launch wind-assisted propulsion project for MR tanker sector  

Joint development project will assess wind-assisted propulsion for 50,000-dwt product tankers.
Clare Urmston, Anemoi Marine Technologies. July 22, 2026
Bureau Veritas approvals extend classification society coverage for Anemoi Rotor Sail range  

Anemoi's full Rotor Sail portfolio is now approved by four major classification societies.
Proteus Supply and Trading and Propeller Fuels logo. July 21, 2026
Propeller Fuels and Proteus Supply and Trading form commercial partnership to expand Americas coverage  

US-based Proteus and UK-based Propeller Fuels unite operations across the Americas and beyond.
Kasif Kalkavan vessel. July 21, 2026
Turkon Line’s LNG-powered Kaşif Kalkavan makes maiden call at Marport  

Türkiye’s largest domestically built LNG-fuelled container ship has docked at Marport for the first time.
Vinoth Kumar, Flex Commodities. July 21, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints Vinoth Kumar as general accountant  

Dubai-based bunker trader strengthens finance team with new accounting hire.
Kota Elok vessel. July 21, 2026
PIL's first LNG dual-fuel boxship receives cybersecurity certification on Singapore maiden call  

Pacific International Lines' 13,000-teu vessel Kota Elok becomes the first PIL ship certified to IACS cyber-resilience standards.
Princess cruise ship. July 21, 2026
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation sign 8-year lifecycle agreement for LNG-fuelled cruise vessels  

Deal covers four vessels across the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets.
Antwerpen vessel. July 21, 2026
Exmar vessel completes first commercial voyage on ammonia dual-fuel  

Antwerpen sailed from China to India using ammonia in dual-fuel mode during commercial service.
Keel-laying ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB3016. July 20, 2026
Changhong International launches ninth LR2 tanker in Navios series  

Vessel includes future methanol and LNG conversion capability as well as shore power provision.
ECSA logo. July 20, 2026
European shipowners back EU ETS revenue earmarking but warn proposal falls short on clean technology support  

ECSA welcomes fuel support and revenue earmarking but calls for broader technology eligibility and a clear IMO withdrawal clause.
World Shipping Council logo. July 20, 2026
WSC backs EU ETS fuel revenue reinvestment but warns over port competitiveness rules  

The World Shipping Council welcomes proposed ETS fuel mechanism changes but flags concerns over neighbouring port proposals.
Green methanol bunkering vessel render. July 20, 2026
Western Baltic Engineering unveils green methanol bunkering vessel concept for Klaipėda  

Concept vessel design features an 800-tonne capacity and annual supply potential of 250,000 tonnes.
World Fuel logo. July 20, 2026
World Fuel seeks marine lubricants sales executive in Greece  

US firm is recruiting for a commercial role based in Glyfada.
Maersk Flinders and Jia Chen 17 STS bunkering operation. July 20, 2026
CCS supports first STS methanol bunkering operation for newbuild at Zhejiang yard  

Zhoushan becomes China’s second port capable of routine ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations.
FueLNG Venosa vessel. July 20, 2026
FueLNG completes 800th LNG bunkering operation in Singapore  

Marine fuel supplier completes landmark LNG delivery at world's largest bunker port.
Ardmore Shipping logo. July 17, 2026
Ardmore Shipping posts 14% fleet emissions reduction in 2025 sustainability report  

Ardmore Shipping’s annual sustainability report highlights emissions cuts, safety gains and governance rankings across its tanker fleet.
Peter Keller, SEA-LNG. July 17, 2026
SEA-LNG mid-year review points to continued growth across methane pathway as coalition marks tenth anniversary  

LNG orders, bunkering volumes and biomethane production all rise as SEA-LNG gains IMO consultative status.
Heinz vessel. July 17, 2026
Econowind receives DNV type approval for VentoFoil 3-Series wind propulsion wing  

DNV certification set to streamline integration of VentoFoils on classed vessels worldwide.
Wärtsilä ammonia engine July 17, 2026
Wärtsilä to supply ammonia engines and propulsion systems for two Navigator Amon gas carriers  

Mid-size LPG/liquid ammonia carriers will be equipped with Wärtsilä’s ammonia-fuelled auxiliary engines.
Phil Sharp and Toon Muhlheim. July 17, 2026
Genevos and Koedood Marine Group sign LOI to explore hydrogen fuel cell deployment  

Two companies to collaborate on the use of hydrogen fuel cell systems for inland and coastal maritime transport.
Samskip SeaShuttle vessel render. July 16, 2026
Samskip brings SeaShuttle project into European HyShip initiative to develop liquid hydrogen infrastructure  

Two hydrogen-powered container vessels will operate between Rotterdam and Oslo from 2027.
Antwerpen vessel. July 16, 2026
Korea Register and HD Hyundai team up to advance ammonia-fuel shipping in South Korea  

Two organisations are cooperating on eco-friendliness verification for ammonia dual-fuel vessels.
Fabio Cococcetta, WinGD. July 16, 2026
Green ammonia could become the first commercially viable zero-emission marine fuel, WinGD study suggests  

Joint report by WinGD and Envision Energy sets out the economic case for green ammonia.
Rasul Shirinov, Oilmar. July 16, 2026
Oilmar appoints junior marine fuels trader at Dubai trading desk  

UAE-headquartered bunker firm hires Rasul Shirinov, with a background in the agricultural sector.
Antonia Maersk vessel. July 16, 2026
Maersk bunkers large dual-fuel vessel with 100% ethanol in Barcelona  

Ocean carrier scales up ethanol bunkering in bid to broaden its low-emission fuel strategy.
Olyx logo. July 16, 2026
Amsterdam-based Olyx seeks renewable marine fuels broker  

Dutch energy brokerage interested in candidates with two to six years of experience in similar roles.