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WinGD’s first ammonia-fuelled engine installed on Exmar vessels. September 10, 2025
WinGD claims methanol and ammonia engines ready for commercial deployment as regulatory clarity awaited  

Engine designer says zero-emission fuels have moved from pilots to practice.
HD Hyundai Mipo awarded Approval in Principle (AiP). September 10, 2025
ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design  

Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations.
Visual representation of maritime decarbonisation. September 10, 2025
EDF and LR propose financing solutions for trillion-dollar decarbonisation gap  

New report outlines three innovative concepts to unlock capital for clean fuels and infrastructure.
Formal recognition with an Approval in Principle (AiP) ceremony. September 10, 2025
LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design  

Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand.
Martin White, CEO of Stream Marine Group. September 10, 2025
Smaller ship owners face 'very challenging' methanol procurement landscape, warns Stream Marine  

Green methanol procurement creates complex barriers for smaller operators navigating new supply chains.
Keel laying of Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon-class cruise ship at Meyer Turku. September 9, 2025
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship  

Vessel is latest addition to Royal Caribbean's fleet of LNG-fuelled cruise ships.
Windea Clausius Naming Ceremony. September 9, 2025
BS Offshore takes delivery of methanol-ready CSOV  

Vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and TWIN X-STERN design for enhanced fuel efficiency.
Helena Kosan LPGC with bound4blue eSAIL system. September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system  

Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026.
Ammonia-fueled LPG/NH₃ carrier design approved by ClassNK. September 9, 2025
ClassNK grants approval in principle for ammonia-fueled LPG carrier design  

Japanese classification society approves Kawasaki Heavy Industries and MITSUI E&S ammonia-fueled vessel concept.
MOL LNG carriers equipped with four Wind Challenger hard sail systems. September 9, 2025
MOL secures approval for LNG carriers with four wind-assisted propulsion systems  

Japanese shipping company claims new design could cut fuel consumption by up to 30%.
Hydrogen battery development. September 8, 2025
GES and RINA partner to develop hydrogen battery prototype for marine applications  

Italian energy storage company secures €61.5m EU funding for hybrid technology development.
India’s first fully electric tug. September 8, 2025
Kongsberg Maritime wins contract for India's first fully electric tug  

Norwegian technology firm to supply complete equipment package under India's Green Tug Transition Programme.
Steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde vessel. September 8, 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship  

Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route.
Dan-Bunkering's parental leave policy. September 8, 2025
Dan-Bunkering highlights 20-week paid parental leave for all employees globally  

Marine fuel company's parental leave is regardless of gender, role, or location.
Hormuz Marine GCC recognition ceremony Kuwait. September 8, 2025
Hormuz Marine receives GCC recognition as bunkering provider  

Company honoured at Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Kuwait.
Nordic Energy Partners logo. September 5, 2025
Nordic Energy Partners expands to Singapore with new operations hire  

Marine fuel trader appoints Bernard Cheah as operations executive in Asia-Pacific expansion move.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) headquarters. September 5, 2025
Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus  

New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation.
IceChem Tankers methanol-ready chemical tankers. September 5, 2025
IceChem Tankers orders four methanol-ready chemical tankers for North Atlantic trades  

Partners TB Marine and Ektank to deliver 22,000 dwt vessels between fall 2026 and summer 2027.
Jeffrey Siow and Sarbananda Sonowal, MoU signing. September 5, 2025
Singapore and India formalise green shipping corridor collaboration  

MoU signed to develop zero-emission marine fuels infrastructure and digital technologies.
Ard-Jan Kooren, Ali Gürün and KOTUG vessel. September 5, 2025
Sanmar advances construction of world's largest methanol-powered escort tug  

Vessel destined for Canadian operations, setting new benchmark for sustainable towage operations.
Typewriter job application. September 4, 2025
Koch Minerals & Trading offers bunker procurement internship in Singapore  

Koch subsidiary seeks intern for hands-on experience in marine fuel trading and operations.
VPS: Global pandemic of high cat fines. September 4, 2025
Global spike in cat fines contamination hits marine fuel supplies across major ports  

VPS testing reveals elevated aluminium and silicon levels in VLSFO across six major bunkering hubs.
Sleipner RoRo dual-fuel concept. September 4, 2025
New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled  

Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.
LNG bunkering of Lake Travis by Gas Agility. September 4, 2025
Le Havre conducts first STS LNG bunkering operation at RoRo terminal  

French facility completes ship-to-ship operation weeks after receiving LNG Ready Terminal certification.
Well-to-tank emissions assessment 2025 September 4, 2025
Rystad Energy study finds LNG marine fuel emissions 25% lower than EU default  

New analysis shows global well-to-tank emissions at 13.9g CO2e/MJ, challenging FuelEU Maritime assumptions.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces. September 3, 2025
Experienced bunker trader sought for Singapore expansion  

International energy trading firm looks to strengthen marine fuels operations across Asia.
CMA CGM Mercury. September 3, 2025
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership  

CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme.
Moonghee Yu and Jungsik Park. September 3, 2025
WinGD and Hanwha deliver world's first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology  

Technology enables engine to adjust its compression ratio and potentially improve fuel efficiency.
Ship with Samsung branding. September 3, 2025
Wärtsilä wins repeat order for ethane carrier systems from Samsung Heavy  

Finnish group to provide cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for five vessels bound for Thailand route.
Chris Todd, Eleven Energy. September 3, 2025
Saudi-backed Eleven Energy opens Rotterdam office, hires industry veterans  

Marine fuel trader appoints Gert and Yolanda Nell to new Netherlands operation.
Japan Engine Corporation staff and world's first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine. September 2, 2025
J-ENG completes world's first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine  

Dual-fuel engine achieves 90% greenhouse gas reduction in testing ahead of 2026 vessel deployment.
Harry S. Banga, The Caravel Group. September 2, 2025
Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels  

Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
Donsö Sweden. September 2, 2025
Malik opens Swedish office following Yngve Höglund Trading acquisition  

Bunker supplier expands into Sweden through acquisition of commercial rights from Donsö-based company.
Moored vessel at night. September 2, 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia secures dual-fuel vessels in Navigator Amon deal  

Long-term charter agreement aims to strengthen position in low-emission ammonia market.
Oman flag. September 2, 2025
Oman reserves MGO supply to local SMEs under new bunkering rules  

Ministry amends port regulations to require minimum two licensed bunker suppliers per port.
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas. September 1, 2025
Royal Caribbean launches LNG-powered cruise ship at Finnish shipyard  

Newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, enters water for first time at Meyer Turku facility.
Seaspan Jakarta containership. September 1, 2025
Seaspan orders twelve LNG-ready container vessels from Chinese shipyards  

Vessels scheduled for delivery by end of 2028 under long-term charter agreement.
REAM bunkering operation. September 1, 2025
REAM resumes bunkering operations at Vila do Conde  

Brazilian refiner restarts marine fuel supply service at Pará port.
Grimaldi's Grande Shanghai. September 1, 2025
Grimaldi takes delivery of 9,000 CEU car carrier with 50% fuel reduction  

Grande Shanghai is second ammonia-ready vessel in Italian shipping group's fleet.
Atlantic Shrike platform supply vessel. September 1, 2025
Atlantic Shrike achieves 11% fuel reduction with Vard Electro battery retrofit  

Platform supply vessel records 362 tonnes of CO2 savings following energy storage system installation.
Torben Østergaard-Nielsen. September 1, 2025
USTC files press complaint against Ekstra Bladet over Nordic Waste coverage  

Danish shipping group claims tabloid used 'problematic journalistic method' with personal attacks.
Furetank vessel August 29, 2025
Furetank launches emissions trading company to capitalize on FuelEU Maritime regulation  

Swedish shipping company creates new venture to trade greenhouse gas emission reductions under EU rules.
Furetank tanker vessel with gas tank on deck. August 29, 2025
Furetank switches EU fleet to biomethane under new FuelEU regulations  

Swedish tanker operator claims 150-200% emissions reduction through mass-balanced biogas agreement.
Resume clipboard and laptop. August 29, 2025
Supplier seeks senior bunker trader for London role  

Recruitment firm covers new position at international supplier expanding EMEA operations.
Aurora Botnia leaving harbor. August 28, 2025
Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry  

Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
Tsuneishi  5,900 TEU container carrier. August 28, 2025
Tsuneishi launches methanol-fuelled boxship as part of carbon neutrality push  

5,900 TEU vessel is the Japanese shipbuilder's largest container carrier to date.
Norwegian Prima August 28, 2025
Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends  

Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025.
Gasum barge and Viking Line vessel. August 27, 2025
Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool  

Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
Cosulich Marine Energy vessel and logo August 27, 2025
Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker  

7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology.
Gasum trucks alongside vessel August 27, 2025
Gasum completes first LNG bunkering operation at Tolkkinen, Finland  

Energy company extends LNG supply services to vessels calling at ports in Porvoo region.