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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.
Mount Asahi vessel. July 15, 2026
CSSC delivers LNG dual-fuel bulker to Eastern Pacific nearly four months early  

210,000-tonne Mount Asahi handed over ahead of contract schedule.
Mount Vision vessel. July 15, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding delivers three LNG dual-fuel tankers in four days  

Chinese yard hands over one VLCC and two Aframax-size crude tankers within a single week.
Mercedes Pinto vessel TTS LNG bunkering. July 15, 2026
Baleària ferry completes LNG bunkering at regular berth in Las Palmas for first time  

LNG refuelling of Mercedes Pinto set to take place weekly without changing berth.
Baltic Timber vessel. July 15, 2026
Baltic Shipping Company takes delivery of wind-assisted hybrid coaster  

3,550-dwt vessel is fitted with Econowind VentoFoils and a battery package.
Pakistan flag. July 15, 2026
Vitol Bunkers launches first commercial bunkering service at Gwadar Port  

Company begins offering HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO at the Pakistani deepwater port.
Port of Singapore. July 14, 2026
Trailing 3-month bunker sales fall to lowest since April 2025 in Singapore  

Bunker volume of 13.569m tonnes sold between April and June was worst result in 14 months.
Glander International Bunkering logo. July 14, 2026
Glander International Bunkering reports $23.4m pre-tax earnings amid volatile shipping markets  

Bunker trading company says new fuels volumes doubled over the past year, driven by client demand.
Aerial view of tanker vessel at sea. July 14, 2026
ISO-compliant fuels increasingly causing operational problems, Lloyd’s Register warns  

Latest FOBAS report finds fuel quality risk shifting beyond off-specification fuels.
Bioethanol bunkering at the Port of Santos. July 14, 2026
Bunker One completes Latin America’s first bioethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel  

500,000-litre delivery at Santos marks a first for bioethanol as a marine fuel.
Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) logo. July 14, 2026
MTF issues safety management guidelines for methanol-fuelled ships  

New MTF report offers recommendations for developing and strengthening safety management systems for methanol as a fuel.
Kapitan Dranitsyn icebreaker. July 14, 2026
European shipowners call for permanent EU ETS derogations for islands, outermost regions and ice-classed vessels  

ECSA urges the European Commission to extend maritime ETS exemptions beyond 2030 ahead of directive revision.
Global Maritime Forum logo. July 14, 2026
Compliance pooling could help unlock investment in zero-emission marine fuels, says Getting to Zero Coalition  

A new insight brief argues pooling models must evolve to support long-term e-fuels offtake.
Levante LNG and Legend of the Seas STS bunkering operation. July 14, 2026
Peninsula performs maiden bio-LNG delivery in Cádiz  

Bunker firm has now supplied all three of Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon-class vessels with bio-LNG.
Shawn Ho, Oilmar. July 14, 2026
Oilmar appoints Shawn Ho as senior manager for business development and bunker trading in Singapore  

Marine fuel seller hires experienced industry professional to bolster its Singapore operations.
Island Horizon vessel. July 14, 2026
Island Oil expands fleet with acquisition of two tankers for Mediterranean operations  

Island Polaris and Island Horizon join bunker firm's fleet of vessels.
Meera naming ceremony. July 13, 2026
Naming ceremony held for LPG dual-fuel ammonia carrier  

VLAC Meera named during event held in China on 10 July.
IMO Council 137th session July 13, 2026
IMO adopts Singapore-led resolution on protection of shipping lanes  

Thirty co-sponsors back a resolution reaffirming navigational rights under international law.
TT-Line Green Ship 2.0 illustration. July 13, 2026
TT-Line orders second LNG-hybrid battery ferry for Baltic Sea operations  

German ferry operator doubles down on LNG-hybrid technology with a second next-generation newbuild.
CMA CGM Notre Dame and Gas Agility ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. July 13, 2026
CMA CGM Notre Dame receives first European bio-LNG bunkering during Rotterdam maiden call  

LNG-powered container ship takes on bio-LNG derived from agricultural waste.
Carnival Destiny steel cutting ceremony. July 13, 2026
Fincantieri marks 30 years with Carnival as steel cutting begins for new LNG-powered Carnival Destiny  

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has begun construction of the first of three new Ace-class ships for Carnival Cruise Line.
Svitzer Thames vessel. July 13, 2026
DP World and Svitzer bunker first HVO-fuelled harbour tug at London Gateway  

Carbon inset scheme expands as tug switches from marine diesel to HVO.
CM Shenzhen and Da Qing 268 ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. July 13, 2026
Venture Energy and Sinopec HK complete 'Hong Kong’s largest ever green bunkering'  

Delivery of 1,000 tonnes of methanol to ro-ro vessel hailed as new record for Hong Kong.
Soo Yong Koo, Seascale Energy. July 13, 2026
Seascale Energy appoints Soo Yong Koo as business development director  

Industry veteran hired to drive customer growth in Asia and beyond.
Arctic Tern vessel. July 10, 2026
Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes delivery of first methanol-ready Shaper Class vessel  

The dual-fuel Arctic Tern will enter service on the Asia–Europe trade almost immediately.
Al Muraykh vessel. July 10, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd signs shore power agreement with Hamburg Port Authority  

Deal commits the carrier to using onshore power supply at all Hamburg terminals.
Dorthe Karin Bendtsen, KPI OceanConnect. July 10, 2026
KPI OceanConnect reports 21% rise in pre-tax earnings for 2025/26  

Marine fuel firm delivers 13 million tonnes and expands carbon markets capabilities amid geopolitical turbulence.
VTTI logo. July 10, 2026
VTTI Dalian completes first large-scale 'green methanol' vessel loading  

Cargo to be supplied as marine fuel in Shanghai.
Steff Tan, Oilmar. July 10, 2026
Oilmar appoints Steff Tan as marine fuels trader in Singapore  

New hire's background spans bunker operations, logistics, commercial trading, marketing, and business development.
Feng Da Hai vessel. July 10, 2026
Cosco Shipping adds methanol-ready bulk carrier Feng Da Hai to fleet  

The 64,000-tonne vessel is equipped with a methanol fuel system for future low-carbon operations.
Oilmar office in Dubai. July 9, 2026
Oilmar welcomes summer intern to Dubai branch  

Arpit Aryan will rotate across the bunker fuel trading, finance and operations departments.
Aerial view of the Dubai skyline. July 9, 2026
Oilmar takes on trading and finance intern in Dubai  

New intern to rotate across trading, operations and finance teams.
Seaspan and Maersk signing. July 9, 2026
Seaspan and Maersk deepen fleet efficiency collaboration with $75m upgrade programme  

Retrofit package for four 13,000-teu vessels includes installation of shaft generator to reduce auxiliary engine fuel consumption.
European Parliament building in Brussels. July 9, 2026
EU Parliament vote on soy biofuels could expose bloc to $5.6bn a year in trade sanctions  

MEPs reject regulation that would have phased out soy biofuels, risking WTO retaliation penalties.
Peninsula and Itochu logo. July 9, 2026
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to develop ammonia bunkering in Europe  

The two companies will initially focus on major European and Mediterranean port hubs.
Khushi Vakil, Flex Commodities. July 9, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints compliance analyst with Morgan Stanley background  

Dubai-based bunker trader hires onboarding specialist to bolster compliance team.
Lyla Pathfinder naming ceremony. July 8, 2026
NYK names eighth dual-fuel LPG carrier at Kawasaki Heavy Industries yard  

Lyla Pathfinder is capable of operating on both heavy fuel oil and LPG.
Verde Marine Energy and Eleven Energy logo. July 8, 2026
Verde Marine Energy and Eleven Energy formalise strategic collaboration  

Alliance combines physical supply capabilities with an expanding international trading business.
Laura DiBella, FMC. July 8, 2026
US Federal Maritime Commission chair to keynote IBIA Convention 2026 in New York  

Laura DiBella to address marine fuel industry leaders on regulation and market direction.
VPS logo. July 8, 2026
Longer drains, lower cost: The role of oil analysis of synthetic engine oils | Joe Star, VPS  

VPS recommends robust oil analysis programme for the safe extension of drain intervals.
We are hiring graphic message with a handshake gesture. July 8, 2026
Sing Fuels seeks supply trader for Asia role  

Bunker firm looking to hire trader in role focused on marine fuel procurement and supplier relations.
Dan-Bunkering logo. July 8, 2026
Dan-Bunkering posts $36.4m pre-tax earnings as alternative fuel orders surge 50%  

Danish firm reports 5% bunker volume rise amid supply disruptions, price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
ECSA logo. July 8, 2026
Shipping contributes up to €9bn annually to EU ETS budgets, ECSA study finds  

New analysis calls for ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping’s energy transition.
Finnlines ro-ro passenger vessel render. July 8, 2026
Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for nine Grimaldi Group newbuilds  

Fuel-flexible engines, scrubbers and hybrid systems ordered for ferries across three Grimaldi fleets.
Paola Prieto, Burando Energies. July 7, 2026
Burando Energies appoints senior bunker trader to lead Latin America expansion  

Paola Prieto joins Burando Energies’ trading team with a focus on Latin American growth.
Port of Quebec aerial view. July 7, 2026
Port of Québec secures C$5.1m from provincial government for shore power electrification  

Funding will support shore power infrastructure at two wharves, targeting availability by autumn 2028.
Renewable methanol production illustration. July 7, 2026
Renewable methanol pipeline growth slows in 2026 as IMO framework delay weighs on maritime demand  

Aviation sector partially offsets maritime slowdown as the global renewable methanol pipeline reaches 61.8 million tonnes.
Priya Choudhary, Malik Supply. July 7, 2026
Malik Supply adds bunker trader to Dubai office  

Sales professional Priya Choudhary joins Danish bunker firm's UAE operation.
Modi delivery ceremony. July 7, 2026
Bureau Veritas classes tanker with biofuel-ready and LNG-prepared capabilities  

New Times Shipbuilding delivers 73,500-dwt M/T Modi for Dynacom
Electric tug render. July 6, 2026
Echandia wins battery contract for two electric tugs under India’s Green Tug Transition Programme  

Swedish battery maker secures second and third electric tug contracts in India’s port decarbonisation drive.
Grande Istanbul presentation ceremony. July 6, 2026
Grimaldi presents ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Istanbul at Turkish port ceremony  

Vessel is one of 17 next-generation PCTCs commissioned by the Italian shipping group.
Archigos vessel. July 6, 2026
Capital Ship Management takes delivery of methanol-ready Suezmax tanker Archigos  

The 157,000-dwt vessel, built in South Korea, features AI-assisted navigation and energy-saving technology.
Molgas truck-to-ship bunkering operation. July 6, 2026
Molgas secures 10-year LNG truck-to-ship licence at the Port of Bilbao  

Spanish energy group obtains decade-long operating licence for LNG bunkering operations.
CMA CGM Notre Dame vessel. July 6, 2026
CMA CGM names world’s largest LNG-powered containership in Le Havre  

The CMA CGM Notre Dame is formally welcomed into the French carrier’s fleet.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters. July 6, 2026
IMO calls for speaker nominations for ammonia-as-fuel technical seminar  

Nomination deadline for upcoming ammonia marine fuel seminar in London is 17 July.
OOCL Wisdom ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. July 6, 2026
OOCL Wisdom completes ‘first green methanol bunkering’ at Qingdao Port  

Vessel, claimed to be the world's largest methanol dual-fuel container ship, sets sail on maiden voyage to Europe.
Dubai skyline. July 3, 2026
Oilmar seeks senior bunker trader for Dubai office  

Experienced trader with proven P&L responsibility sought by UAE-headquartered firm.
CFD simulation of vessel with three eSAILs. July 3, 2026
ABS reviews bound4blue’s Pwind calculation methodology for eSAIL wind propulsion systems  

Independent review aims to ease regulatory compliance and accelerate adoption of suction sail technology.
Port of Rotterdam aerial view. July 3, 2026
Port of Rotterdam appoints new programme manager for bunkering  

Astrid Sonnevelt has a background in renewable products, business development and emissions reduction.
Merlion statue in Singapore. July 3, 2026
Oilmar seeks bunker trader for Singapore office  

Marine fuels trading role open to mid-level and senior-level candidates.
Floating hydrogen terminal render. July 3, 2026
Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions complete ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking tests in Norway  

Pilot cracker achieves 99.5% hydrogen purity, supporting floating terminal deployment plans across Europe.
Lucia Cosulich vessel. July 3, 2026
Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy takes delivery of second methanol-ready bunker tanker  

Lucia Cosulich is second of four sister vessels in the group’s fleet expansion programme.
Grimaldi ro-ro passenger vessel render. July 3, 2026
AYK Energy secures nine-vessel battery deal with Grimaldi Group  

New ro-pax vessels will feature multi-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
World Fuel logo. July 3, 2026
World Fuel hiring Korean-speaking bunker trader for Singapore hub  

Bunker trader sought to cover Korea and the wider region.
Aerial view of a container vessel. July 2, 2026
EU ETS 2026 review raises cost predictability concerns for European shippers  

European Shippers' Council warns that carbon market reforms could affect logistics planning and competitiveness.
Grande Oriente vessel. July 2, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of 12th ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Oriente  

Naples-based firm says its latest PCTC halves fuel consumption compared with earlier-generation vessels.
ONE Solidarity vessel. July 2, 2026
Ocean Network Express deploys methanol- and ammonia-ready vessel  

ONE Solidarity arrives in Shekou on maiden voyage as ONE expands MS2 service capacity.
Cornelius Larsen, Sonan Energy. July 2, 2026
Sonan Energy Panama recruits bunker trader Cornelius Larsen  

Former Monjasa trader relocates to Panama to support firm's regional growth ambitions.
BV and Shenzhen Port Group agreement signing. July 2, 2026
Bureau Veritas and Shenzhen Port Group sign agreement to develop green shipping corridor  

Partnership aims to position Shenzhen as a green maritime hub and advance decarbonisation.
Naming ceremony of the vessels Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah. July 2, 2026
K Line delivers two dual-fuel LNG carriers to Petronas LNG  

Sister vessels Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah handed over in China.
Fjord1's ferry Bergensfjord. July 1, 2026
Gasum selected as LNG supplier for Fjord1 ferries on Norway’s west coast  

Long-term agreement covers LNG delivery to ferries operating the Arsvågen–Mortavika route.
Bill Watts, Bernhard Schulte (Singapore) Pte Ltd. July 1, 2026
Shipping’s fuel transition faces $9 trillion funding gap, Singapore technical talk to hear  

Global merchant fleet said to be ordering alternative-fuel vessels faster than the fuels can be produced.
Rijkswaterstaat Power2Tow R&D phase launch. July 1, 2026
Netherlands launches R&D phase for electric emergency towing vessels with e-methanol as backup fuel  

Vessels will operate electrically wherever possible, while e-methanol will serve as fuel during emergency towing operations.
KPI OceanConnect Logo. July 1, 2026
KPI OceanConnect seeks marine fuel trading intern for China desk in Singapore  

Bunker firm is recruiting a bilingual staff member to support its China trading operations.
Philippos Ioulianou, EmissionLink. July 1, 2026
EmissionLink calls for clarity amid crowded regulatory landscape  

Emissions management firm calls for practical guidance to prevent duplicate carbon costs under overlapping regulatory regimes.
Shell flag. July 1, 2026
Shell forecasts sevenfold rise in LNG bunkering demand to 27m tonnes by 2035  

Annual LNG outlook projects global demand reaching nearly 700 million tonnes per year by 2050.
Opening ceremony of VPS Shanghai laboratory. July 1, 2026
VPS opens Shanghai lab as China’s bunker market expands  

Sixth laboratory added to global network, targeting faster fuel testing for customers in APAC region.
Heinrich Wegener & Sohn Bunkergesellschaft m.b.H. logo. June 30, 2026
Heinrich Wegener joins Global Ethanol Association  

German family-owned bunker firm joins industry body to support ethanol and methanol adoption.
Keel-laying ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2048. June 30, 2026
Second MSC ultra-large LNG dual-fuel boxship enters dry dock at Zhoushan  

Changhong International's Daishan Base receives 19,000-teu container vessel built for MSC.
175,000-cbm LNG carrier vessel render. June 30, 2026
Deal signed to build four LNG-fuelled gas carriers  

Quartet of 175,000-cbm LNG vessels destined for Shell charter.
Launching ceremony of MSC Leticia X vessel. June 30, 2026
Changhong International launches LNG container ships and tankers for MSC and Navios  

Chinese shipbuilder launches four vessels in the space of days, spanning LNG container ships and oil tankers.
Norsepower and CHIC signing. June 30, 2026
Norsepower and Cosco unit sign R&D agreement to advance rotor sail development  

Finnish wind propulsion firm and Chinese manufacturer deepen ties with dedicated research and development pact.
Andrés Galnares and Gorka Hermoso, H2SITE. June 29, 2026
H2SITE closes Series B round above €42m to scale hydrogen membrane technology  

Fresh capital secured as firm targets large-scale industrial deployment and expansion into Asian markets.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) logo. June 29, 2026
MHI study points to cost reduction potential in India-to-Singapore green ammonia value chain  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries analysis finds value chain optimisation could cut green ammonia costs.
YM Wayfinder naming ceremony. June 29, 2026
Yang Ming names third LNG dual-fuel boxship for Asia–North Europe service  

YM Wayfinder joins two sister vessels already operating on LNG on the FE3 route.
Milind Homkar, Flex Commodities. June 29, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints Milind Homkar as trade controller  

Dubai-based trader brings in finance and audit specialist to lead trade control function.
Launching ceremony of Kypros Island vessel. June 29, 2026
Safe Bulkers launches first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier at Chinese shipyard  

Greek dry bulk operator launches first methanol-powered vessel as part of its fleet renewal programme.
MAmmoSS graphic. June 26, 2026
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives order for ammonia fuel handling system  

MAmmoSS system will support shop testing of ammonia marine engines from two licensors.
Neoliner Origin vessel. June 26, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to lead EU Horizon project targeting wind-assisted propulsion at scale  

A 15-partner European consortium will use two full-scale vessel demonstrators to validate wind propulsion technology.
Petrobras logo. June 26, 2026
Petrobras warns of extended MGO and VLSFO supply suspension at Port of Itaqui  

Fuel distributor announces pipeline maintenance shutdowns affecting both MGO and VLSFO supply.
Richard Berkling, PowerCell Group. June 26, 2026
PowerCell secures SEK 50m marine fuel cell order for two liquid hydrogen cargo ships  

Swedish fuel cell maker wins contract to power two North Sea hydrogen vessels by 2028.
Wärtsilä hydrogen engine. June 26, 2026
MatH2 consortium launched to tackle hydrogen materials barriers  

New Finnish-led alliance targets materials compatibility challenges holding back hydrogen adoption.
CMA CGM Berenice vessel. June 26, 2026
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth methanol dual-fuel boxship in series from Jiangnan Shipyard  

15,000-teu vessel is the penultimate ship in a six-vessel series due for completion in September.
VeriSphere logo. June 26, 2026
VPS launches VeriSphere Webshop in push to digitise marine fuel services  

Veritas Petroleum Services unveils self-service digital platform giving customers direct access to fuel data tools.
Titus vessel. June 26, 2026
ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen complete first trial of biofuel blend made from FAME distillation residue  

Vehicle carrier bunkered in Zeebrugge with B30 VLSFO blend.
Chimbusco and Shenergy green methanol agreement signing. June 25, 2026
'China’s largest single-order green methanol procurement deal' announced  

Chimbusco and Shenergy seal agreement for 6,000 tonnes of methanol.
Moriond vessel. June 25, 2026
Exmar takes delivery of third dual-fuel LPG midsize gas carrier in newbuild programme  

Belgian shipping group Exmar takes delivery of the 41,000-cbm LPG carrier Moriond.
Hafnia logo. June 25, 2026
Hafnia Pools reaches 24 partners and 170 vessels as FuelEU compliance met through pooling mechanism  

Hafnia’s tanker pool platform adds five vessels in Q1 2026 amid volatile market conditions.
Avenir Ascension and Visby ship-to-ship (STS) bio-LNG bunkering operation. June 25, 2026
St1 Biokraft supplies liquefied biogas to Destination Gotland for summer ferry operations  

Nordic biomethane company makes its first liquefied biogas delivery to Swedish ferry operator.
Star Norge vessel. June 25, 2026
G2 Ocean launches emission reduction certificates for supply chain decarbonisation  

New certificates allow cargo owners to offset Scope 3 transport emissions via biofuel use.
World Fuel logo. June 24, 2026
World Fuel’s marine gross profit surges 86% as bunker price volatility drives Q1 results  

Higher bunker prices and volatility propel World Fuel to a strong first quarter, prompting upgraded full-year guidance.
Green Pearl and Lapis Ace ship-to-ship (STS) bio-LNG bunkering operation. June 24, 2026
Axpo completes first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering at Barcelona  

Swiss energy company supplies bio-LNG to MOL's car carrier Lapis Ace at Spanish port.
Dimitris Mertikas, Island Oil. June 24, 2026
Island Oil appoints Dimitris Mertikas as head of international trading in Dubai  

Bunker firm says hire will strengthen its trading capabilities and knowledge of the Middle Eastern and Greek markets.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) logo. June 24, 2026
LNG and biofuels seen as most viable near-term options, ICS Barometer finds  

Geopolitical instability emerges as shipping’s defining risk in ICS report.
Changhong International Shipyard aerial view. June 24, 2026
Zhoushan ship exports nearly double in five months amid decarbonisation push  

China's Zhoushan reports 93.7% surge in ship exports driven by rising demand for more advanced and environmentally friendly vessels.
Naming ceremony of Kota Elok and Kota Elan vessels. June 24, 2026
PIL names two 13,000-teu LNG dual-fuel vessels at Shanghai shipyard  

Two newbuilds are equipped to operate on LNG as well as low-sulphur fuel oil.
Deepwater offshore installation vessel (OIV) render. June 24, 2026
Contract signed to build methanol-ready deepwater installation vessel  

Chinese shipbuilder CIMC Raffles to construct vessel for Solstad-SBM joint venture.
Verde Marine Energy (VME) logo. June 23, 2026
Verde Marine Energy completes its first B100 biofuel bunkering in ARA region  

Supplier delivers B100 advanced FAME to Vertom vessel.
CMA CGM Notre Dame vessel. June 23, 2026
Bureau Veritas classes CMA CGM’s first 24,000-teu LNG dual-fuel mega boxship built by Yangzi Xinfu  

BV highlights work carried out during design, construction and commissioning of new new ultra-large container vessel.
ECSA and A4E logo. June 23, 2026
Shipping and aviation bodies urge EU to redirect ETS revenues into sustainable fuels  

ECSA and A4E say more than €11bn in annual ETS contributions must fund decarbonisation efforts.
Scotland flag. June 23, 2026
Bunker One deploys supply barge at Aberdeen South Harbour ahead of July launch  

Marine fuel supplier targets Aberdeen’s growing maritime sector with dedicated barge.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. H2840. June 23, 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard breaks ground on LPG-fuelled ammonia carrier for Jaldhi Overseas  

Constructions starts on 95,000-cbm vessel set to be world’s largest liquid ammonia carrier.
Mineral Latvija vessel. June 23, 2026
Fortescue and CMB.Tech sign charter deal for up to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers  

The agreement covers 12 Newcastlemax vessels, with three to be delivered as dual-fuel ammonia ships by end-2026.
Federal Beaufort vessel. June 22, 2026
Verra publishes new carbon methodology for alternative fuels in shipping  

VM0053 framework offers an accounting structure for emissions reductions in maritime transport.
NYK LNG-powered vessel connected to shore power. June 22, 2026
ICO launches Belgium’s first commercial shore power facility for ro-ro vessels at Zeebrugge  

NYK Group subsidiary connects pure car and truck carrier to green shore power at Belgian port.
Ocean Express ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. June 19, 2026
Dan-Bunkering completes LNG supply in China for Sallaum Lines’ newbuild PCTC  

Bunker firm delivers approximately 1,400 tonnes of LNG to Sallaum Lines’ newbuild car carrier in China.
Seaspan Lions ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. June 19, 2026
Low-GHG methane could keep LNG-capable fleet compliant as regulations tighten, DNV paper argues  

Biomethane and e-methane offer a compliance pathway for LNG-capable ships, says DNV.
HaiSea Kermode and Valencia Knutsen vessel at sea. June 19, 2026
HaiSea's fleet of electric and dual-fuel tugboats completes 100th LNG carrier escort into Kitimat  

The Haisla Nation and Seaspan joint venture marks one year of LNG carrier escort operations in British Columbia.
Mount Vision naming ceremony. June 19, 2026
Naming ceremony held for LNG dual-fuel VLCC Mount Vision  

Crude oil tanker named in ceremony held in China.
Green Pearl and Cielo Ace ship-to-ship (STS) bio-LNG bunkering operation. June 19, 2026
MOL signs bio-LNG supply deals for car carriers across Northern Europe and Mediterranean  

Japanese shipping group expands bio-LNG bunkering to Spanish ports as part of its net-zero strategy.
Dan-Bunkering logo. June 19, 2026
Dan-Bunkering launches two-year trainee programme for aspiring marine fuel traders  

Bunker firm is recruiting trainees for an August 2026 start across its European offices.
Tower Bridge, London. June 19, 2026
Chevron hiring London-based marine fuels marketer with renewable fuels remit  

Applications open until 30 June for role involving the marketing of physical bunker fuels with a focus on Europe.
Burando Energies logo. June 19, 2026
Burando Energies seeks operator to support Rotterdam bunkering activities  

New hire will be responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring operational activities across the firm's bunkering business.
Tommy Slette, Bart Vos and Koen Boerdijk. June 19, 2026
Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for two new Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels  

Norwegian battery supplier extends its partnership with Swiss river cruise operator Scylla Shipping.
Lucent Pathfinder vessel. June 19, 2026
NYK signs time-charter deal for two dual-fuel LPG-powered VLGCs  

Singapore subsidiary will provide gas carriers to carry Louisiana-produced ammonia to Japan.
Panos Mitrou and Yoshikazu Kondo. June 18, 2026
MOL wins LR technology award for wind-assisted propulsion on LNG carriers  

Lloyd’s Register honours Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for its Wind Challenger decarbonisation work.
Echandia Core marine battery system. June 18, 2026
Echandia to supply battery system for Incat’s new 78-metre hybrid ferry  

Swedish battery maker Echandia wins first order from Australian high-speed ferry builder Incat.
Martin Vorgod, Global Risk Management. June 18, 2026
Global Risk Management posts $9.4m pre-tax profit amid low-volatility energy markets  

Danish hedging firm grows client base and broadens product range despite subdued market conditions.
Lloyd's Register grants approval for BeHydro hydrogen engine. June 18, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants first type approval for 100% hydrogen marine engine  

BeHydro’s spark-ignited engine, tested in Ghent, operates entirely on hydrogen without pilot fuel.
Truck-to-ship (TTS) LNG bunkering at Port of Palermo. June 17, 2026
Molgas completes first LNG bunkering operation at Palermo  

Spanish energy firm carries out maiden LNG delivery at Sicilian port.
Maersk 5,900-teu vessel. June 17, 2026
Tsuneishi China delivers third methanol dual-fuel boxship in series  

Zhoushan shipbuilder hands over another 5,900-teu Maersk container vessel.
Type approval test (TAT) for ME-LGIA ammonia engine. June 17, 2026
Everllence completes type approval test for ammonia engine ahead of sea trials  

Eight classification societies oversee testing of ME-LGIA ammonia engine at Copenhagen research centre.
Zhong Ran 23 vessel. June 17, 2026
CPN bunker barge becomes first vessel listed under Hong Kong’s new quality bunkering scheme  

Zhong Ran 23 achieves listing under the Marine Department’s voluntary mass flow metering initiative.
Peder Moller, Bunker Holding. June 17, 2026
Bunker Holding posts $73m pre-tax profit amid geopolitical headwinds and board overhaul  

Marine fuels exceeds its own expectations despite 4% revenue decline.
Oilmar Board of Directors graphic. June 17, 2026
Oilmar formalises governance structure with establishment of board of directors  

Dubai-based marine fuels trader Oilmar appoints three-member board.
Henrik Andersen, Vestas Wind Systems A/S. June 17, 2026
Vestas Wind Systems CEO appointed vice chair of Bunker Holding  

Henrik Andersen joins the board of the marine fuels group with more than two decades of international business experience.
Tina Revsbech, Maersk Tankers. June 17, 2026
Maersk Tankers CEO Tina Revsbech joins Bunker Holding board  

Danish USTC Group appoints shipping veteran to subsidiary’s board of directors.
Yampu vessel. June 16, 2026
CSL delivers world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier  

MV Yampu will transport limestone for Adbri in Australia, with full electric operation targeted by 2031.
Illustration of hydrogen fuel cell system. June 16, 2026
NYK, Yanmar and Eneos to install hydrogen fuel cell system on new Tokyo dining cruise vessel  

Three Japanese companies are collaborating to bring hydrogen propulsion to a dining cruise ship due to enter service in 2027.
Signing ceremony for 8,600-ceu dual-fuel PCTCs. June 16, 2026
Sallaum Lines orders four 8,600-ceu dual-fuel PCTCs from Chinese yard — its largest vessels to date  

Ammonia-ready car carriers ordered from XSI mark the next phase of Sallaum Lines’ fleet renewal.
Factory acceptance test (FAT) for X72DF-A ammonia engine. June 16, 2026
WinGD completes factory acceptance test on X72DF-A ammonia engine destined for CMB.Tech bulker  

Swiss engine maker WinGD has completed factory acceptance testing of its ammonia-fuelled X72DF-A engine in China.
Everllence B&W S60ME-C10.5-GI-EcoEGR engine render. June 16, 2026
Everllence secures world’s first order for ME-GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel engine  

Norwegian car-carrier operator GCC selects next-generation methane engine for four newbuilds.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) and CMA CGM logos. June 15, 2026
Capital Clean Energy Carriers and CMA CGM form joint venture to build $82.8m LNG bunkering vessel  

The 20,000-cbm dual-fuel vessel is due for delivery in the third quarter of 2028.
Hong Kong flag. June 15, 2026
Hong Kong launches port dues and vessel registration incentives to boost green fuel bunkering  

Two new schemes offer financial concessions to attract green fuel vessels and grow the Hong Kong fleet.
Mein Schiff Flow vessel. June 15, 2026
Fincantieri delivers LNG-ready cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises  

The 160,000 gross-tonne vessel is the second of two InTUItion-class dual-fuel ships.
Monjasa logo. June 15, 2026
Monjasa seeks trader for Fredericia-based Northwest Europe desk  

Bunker firm is recruiting a trader to join its Northwest Europe team.
Port of Barcelona and Port of Shanghai signing ceremony. June 15, 2026
Barcelona and Shanghai sign strategic port cooperation agreement targeting green fuels and digital corridors  

Ports formalise a 'sister ports' relationship covering green shipping, digitalisation and intermodality.
Capital's LNG-powered vessel. June 12, 2026
Chinese shipbuilder delivers 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker  

Vessel handed over to Capital Ship Management Corp in China.
Glovis Lighthouse vessel. June 12, 2026
Seaspan takes delivery of first 10,800-ceu dual-fuel LNG car carrier  

Glovis Lighthouse enters service as one of a handful of vessels globally to exceed 10,000 CEU capacity.
Port of Rotterdam, Maersk, Core Power and Lloyd's Register logos. June 12, 2026
Rotterdam study maps pathway for nuclear-powered commercial ship port calls  

A joint study by Lloyd's Register, the Port of Rotterdam, Core Power and Maersk examines the feasibility of nuclear vessel port calls.
Hakata waterfront. June 12, 2026
Kinkai Yusen conducts first biofuel demonstration on domestic ro-ro vessel at Hakata Port  

Japanese shipping company to trial B24 biofuel blend aboard the vessel Nanotsu on 16 June.
Norwegian Energy Trading (NET) AS logo. June 12, 2026
Norwegian Energy Trading renews ISCC certification for biofuel trading  

Norwegian bunker trader says renewal reflects growing biofuel volumes and commitment to verifiable sustainability standards.
Ivy Cove vessel. June 12, 2026
Jiangnan delivers VLAC with LPG dual-fuel main engine  

Vessel is claimed to be the world’s first 93,000 cbm very large ammonia carrier.
BIMCO logo. June 12, 2026
BIMCO adopts biofuel clause for time charter parties  

Shipping body has introduced a new contractual clause to govern the use of biofuels under time charter agreements.
Prince Madog hydrogen fuel cell retrofit receives LR certification. June 12, 2026
UK research vessel Prince Madog wins LR certification for hydrogen fuel cell retrofit  

Lloyd’s Register certifies what is claimed to be the first sea-going, manned hydrogen retrofit of its kind.
World Fuel logo. June 11, 2026
World Fuel seeks marine lube operations and sales executive in Greece  

US firm is recruiting for a commercial role focused on marine lubricants, based out of its Glyfada office.
ECSA Parliamentary Breakfast event. June 11, 2026
European Shipowners calls for fuel supplier mandates and ETS revenue investment ahead of policy revision  

Industry body urges EU policymakers to redirect carbon revenues into clean marine fuel production.
Coral Energy vessel at Klaipeda LNG terminal. June 11, 2026
Gasum secures LNG terminal capacity at Klaipėda through 2040  

Nordic energy company locks in long-term LNG supply access to serve northwestern European markets.
Torm Corrido vessel. June 11, 2026
Chimbusco Pan Nation extends B100 biodiesel bunkering to oil tankers as quarterly volumes triple  

Hong Kong bunker supplier CPN says Q2 B100 deliveries have exceeded Q1 totals by more than 300%.
TMD Energy Limited logo. June 11, 2026
TMD Energy extends bioenergy MOA with Double Corporate by two years  

Malaysian bunkering firm seeks to advance waste-to-energy marine fuel collaboration in EU and Asian markets.
Antwerpen vessel. June 11, 2026
Exmar takes delivery of world’s first dual-fuel ammonia oceangoing vessel  

Belgian shipowner Exmar has taken delivery of what it says is the first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine.
Seaglider vessel render. June 11, 2026
MOL and JAL partner with Lloyd’s Register and REGENT to advance Seaglider certification in Japan  

Four organisations join forces to establish regulatory pathways for electric wing-in-ground craft ahead of a targeted 2030 commercial launch.
Geoff Wagner and Byung-Hun Kwon. June 11, 2026
ABS and HD Hyundai entities secure battery hybrid approval for 16,000-teu container vessel  

Approval in principle issued for electrical design of ultra-large container ship at Posidonia.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. H1955A. June 11, 2026
Keel laid for world’s largest LNG carrier at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard  

Construction begins on a 271,000-cbm QC-Max vessel, the largest LNG carrier ever built.
Mercedes Pinto vessel truck-to-ship (TTS) bunkering. June 11, 2026
Port of Las Palmas completes first LNG bunkering operation  

Baleària Canarias’ new fast ferry receives LNG via tanker truck in milestone delivery.
IBIA Annual Convention 2026 graphic. June 11, 2026
IBIA opens registration for 2026 annual convention in New York  

Bunker industry body opens delegate registration and sponsorship for its November convention.
Spirit of Mobile vessel. June 10, 2026
LD Armateurs launches second low-emission ro-ro vessel for Airbus charter fleet  

French shipowner LD Armateurs has launched its second methanol-capable, rotor sail-equipped ro-ro vessel at a Chinese shipyard.
Verde Marine Energy (VME) logo. June 10, 2026
Verde Marine Energy renews ISCC EU certification and achieves RED III compliance  

Dutch bunker supplier Verde Marine Energy says it is now fully compliant with the EU's updated renewable energy rules.
bound4blue receives DNV Type Approval. June 10, 2026
Bound4blue wins DNV type approval for its largest installed eSAIL suction sail  

DNV certification of the Model 3-24 eSAIL is said to support wider adoption of wind-assisted propulsion.
BGN and HD HHI signing ceremony. June 10, 2026
BGN expands owned LPG fleet with two additional VLGCs from HD HHI  

BGN signs a new shipbuilding contract, bringing its owned VLGC fleet to 19 vessels.
Medium-range (MR) tanker with Rotor Sails render. June 10, 2026
Anemoi and partners win DNV approval in principle for rotor sail integration on MR tankers  

DNV issues approval in principle for EX-rated rotor sail design on medium-range product tankers.
TMS Tankers logo. June 9, 2026
Lloyd’s Register delivers fleet-wide energy transition roadmap for TMS Tankers  

LR Advisory maps vessel-level compliance risk and decarbonisation pathways across the Greek owner’s tanker fleet.
Dr Prapisala Thepsithar, GCMD. June 9, 2026
GCMD shares biofuel assurance and green finance insights at Hong Kong shipping decarbonisation forum  

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation presented pilot findings on biofuels and energy efficiency financing.
Laura Maersk ethanol bunkering graphic. June 9, 2026
Maersk conducts large-scale ethanol bunkering trial on Laura Maersk in Rotterdam  

A.P. Moller – Maersk has conducted a barge-delivered ethanol bunkering operation as part of ongoing fuel trials.
Luminara vessel truck-to-ship bunkering. June 9, 2026
MOL Techno-Trade completes first LNG bunkering for international cruise ship in Hokkaido  

Truck-to-ship LNG operation at Hakodate marks first such supply to an international cruise vessel in Hokkaido.
Acta Gemini vessel. June 9, 2026
Acta Marine takes delivery of methanol dual-fuel CSOV Acta Gemini for RWE wind farm charter  

The vessel will support operations at the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Dogger Bank.
Yeva Wood and Kirsten Møller Jørgensen. June 9, 2026
Malik Supply expands Danish team with bunker trader and finance hire  

Danish bunker supplier Malik Supply adds two new staff across its Fredericia and Aalborg offices.
AiP award ceremony for a 10,000-teu biofuel-powered container ship. June 9, 2026
HJSC wins AiP for 10,000-teu biofuel-powered container ship design  

South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction receives classification society approval for its biofuel vessel design at Posidonia.
Active vessel. June 9, 2026
Capital Clean Energy Carriers takes delivery of LNG carrier and dual-fuel gas carrier, secures five new charters  

Athens-based CCEC expands its fleet and pushes contracted revenue backlog to $3.1bn.
VPS logo. June 8, 2026
Fuel quality management for vessels in extended idle: Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and adjacent anchorages | Rahul Choudhuri, VPS  

Managing fuel quality deterioration following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Person signing a document. June 8, 2026
Agastya Green Fuels signs 250,000 t/yr e-methanol offtake deal with Sri Lanka’s SAR Group  

Indian producer and Sri Lankan maritime firm agree long-term green methanol supply partnership.
Bunker Holding logo. June 8, 2026
Bunker Holding seeks risk specialist for Copenhagen internal pricing desk  

Danish bunker group is expanding its internal pricing team to meet growing demand for fixed-price solutions.
Global biofuels demand chart. June 8, 2026
Biofuel demand could surge 70% by 2030 as food price fears mount  

T&E warns governments risk trading an oil crisis for a food crisis as biofuel targets strain vegetable oil and fertiliser markets.
Shore power illustration. June 8, 2026
Shore power shifts from voluntary measure to compliance requirement, DNV white paper finds  

Shore power is moving from an optional emissions tool to a regulatory obligation for shipowners in key trades.
Giosuè Vezzuto and Ahmed Eldemerdash. June 8, 2026
Baker Hughes’ NovaLT 16 gas turbine receives RINA type approval for marine propulsion on hydrogen and natural gas  

Certification covers operation on natural gas and blends up to 100% hydrogen for marine use.
AiP award ceremony for nuclear reactor integration in cargo vessel design. June 8, 2026
ABS grants approval in principle for nuclear reactor integration in cargo vessel design  

ABS, HD KSOE, Capital Maritime Group and MIT have received approval in principle for a nuclear-powered cargo vessel propulsion system.
Green e-fuel export corridor consortium partners logos. June 8, 2026
Green e-fuel export corridor between Brazil and Belgium advances to feasibility stage  

A consortium has been formed to develop a green e-fuel corridor linking Porto do Açu to Antwerp-Bruges.
Naming ceremony of Ocean Express and Ocean Navigator vessels. June 8, 2026
Sallaum Lines takes delivery of two LNG-fuelled PCTCs in simultaneous handover ceremony  

RoRo carrier receives MV Ocean Express and MV Ocean Navigator from Chinese shipyard.
Person signing a document. June 8, 2026
Agastya Group signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh government for 1 MTPA green methanol hub at Mulapeta Port  

India-based Agastya Group plans a $6.5bn green methanol export facility on the country's east coast.
Delivery ceremony of Maran Myrto vessel. June 5, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding cuts steel on two crude tankers and delivers LNG dual-fuel vessel  

Chinese yard marks a busy 4 June with steel-cutting ceremonies and a tanker delivery to Maran.
Christening ceremony of Mercedes Pinto vessel. June 5, 2026
Baleària Canarias christens €128m dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto for inter-island routes  

The catamaran will connect Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura with six daily departures.
AiP award ceremony for LPG dual-fuel 1,400-teu container vessel design. June 5, 2026
DNV awards AiP to HHI for LPG dual-fuel container vessel design  

Approval in principle granted for ship design targeting the underserved smaller container segment.
Olivier Josse, Alberto Pérez Espinosa and Luke Shu. June 5, 2026
Seascale Energy partners with Lloyd’s Register Advisory to build decarbonisation expertise  

The bunker firm has launched a knowledge partnership covering low-carbon fuels and maritime regulations.
CSL Kuleana vessel. June 5, 2026
CSL takes delivery of methanol-ready Kamsarmax as fleet renewal programme advances  

MV CSL Kuleana departs on maiden voyage, equipped with Tier III engines.
Peter Keller, SEA-LNG. June 5, 2026
LNG orderbook share hits 90% as methane pathway investment holds firm  

LNG bunkering volumes surge and biomethane uptake grows six-fold, despite geopolitical headwinds.
Vessel at sea with Graphyte and NYK Line logos. June 4, 2026
NYK to offset ship emissions with CDR credits from Loblolly project  

Japanese shipping group turns to biomass-based carbon sequestration to address residual maritime emissions.
Close-up view of a KESS vessel. June 4, 2026
K Line orders four LNG dual-fuel car carriers for European short-sea operations  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha contracts quartet of 1,380-vehicle vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.
Bunge logo. June 4, 2026
Bunge seeks bunker purchaser for Rotterdam operation  

Agribusiness is looking for candidates with experience in marine fuel procurement.
Launching ceremony of a 38,000-dwt chemical tanker with hull no. XY169. June 4, 2026
First vessel in NYK Stolt Tankers’ newbuild series launched in China  

FKAB-designed 38,000 DWT chemical tanker launched at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard, China.
Damen Combi Freighter (CF) series vessel render. June 4, 2026
Damen expands biofuel-compatible Combi Freighter series with CF 6000 and CF 7000 designs  

Damen Shipyards Group adds two larger variants to its Combi Freighter series, offering up to 40% more cargo capacity.
JDP signing ceremony for WAPS-equipped LR1 tanker. June 4, 2026
K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and Bureau Veritas launch joint project for wind-assisted LR1 tanker  

The three partners are collaborating on a 74,000-dwt LR1 tanker design incorporating wind-assisted propulsion.
Seaspan Yangtze vessel. June 4, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan complete first methanol retrofit under five-ship programme  

The Seaspan Yangtze has been converted to dual-fuel methanol operation as part of a $120m programme.
MPA and MSC sign MoU. June 4, 2026
MPA and MSC sign MoU covering decarbonisation, digitalisation and talent development in Singapore  

The agreement marks 30 years of MSC’s presence in Singapore and covers alternative fuels adoption.
AiP award ceremony for SMR Powered PCTC. June 4, 2026
Lloyd’s Register backs nuclear car carrier concept with Korean partners at Posidonia 2026  

LR and Korean partners receive approval in principle for SMR-powered pure car and truck carrier concept.
AiP award ceremony for an 88,000 cubic metre dual-fuel VLGC. June 4, 2026
Lloyd’s Register expands Korean shipyard partnerships at Posidonia 2026  

A series of agreements covering alternative fuels and emerging technologies was announced at the Athens exhibition.
Christian Ludwig and Zhifeng Ni. June 4, 2026
Everllence marks 2,000th dual-fuel engine order with Cosco container ship deal  

Engine maker Everllence has reached its 2,000th dual-fuel engine order, placed by Cosco Shipping Lines.
Berge Lyngor alongside Sea Prosperity vessel. June 3, 2026
BHP and GCMD trial multi-feedstock B100 biofuel blend on bulk carrier voyage  

A pilot project tests blending used cooking oil and waste animal fats to broaden the supply base for marine biofuels.
IWSA logo. June 3, 2026
Wind-powered cargo ships pass 100-vessel mark as deployment accelerates  

The global fleet of wind-propelled commercial vessels has crossed the 100-ship threshold, with numbers doubling year-on-year.
Eirini Pasanta, Island Oil. June 3, 2026
Island Oil appoints Eirini Pasanta as communications manager  

Bunker firm strengthens its communications function with new appointment.
VBunkers logo. June 3, 2026
VBunkers seeks marine superintendent for Singapore bunker tanker operations  

Vitol's bunker tanker business is recruiting a marine superintendent to oversee its Singapore fleet.
Carnival Jubilee ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation. June 3, 2026
First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation conducted in Roatán, Honduras aboard Carnival Jubilee  

Carnival Cruise Line engineer describes how milestone operation was conducted.
NYK Line car carrier render. June 2, 2026
NYK begins one-year B100 biofuel trial on car carrier  

Japanese shipping company NYK Line launches continuous 100% biofuel trial to assess long-term operational safety.
Caroline Yang, Hong Lam Marine. June 2, 2026
IBIA names Caroline Yang as chair of Asia regional board  

Hong Lam Marine CEO takes over from Capt. Rahul Choudhuri in leadership transition at the bunkering association.
Koki Harada, MOL. June 2, 2026
MOL outlines biomethane strategy and calls for cross-sector collaboration at Asia renewable gas conference  

Japanese shipping company MOL presents its bio-LNG approach and decarbonisation pathway at industry forum.
Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) logo. June 2, 2026
MTF issues safety management guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems  

New guidelines aim to help shipping companies integrate WAPS into safety management systems.
MSC Maria Renata vessel. June 2, 2026
Changhong International delivers LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC 159 days ahead of schedule  

The 10,300-teu MSC Maria Renata is designed to meet ammonia-ready and methanol-ready requirements.
Birjo II vessel. June 2, 2026
Sunoil and BFT convert Dutch inland barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel  

Dutch barge Birjo II has been converted to operate on B100, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90%.
Renewable and low-carbon methanol project pipeline chart as of May 2026. June 2, 2026
Global renewable methanol pipeline reaches 61.6 MMT as China construction accelerates  

Gena's latest tracker shows 282 projects in development, with China and Europe dominating the pipeline.
Steel cutting ceremony for Green Handy vessel. June 2, 2026
ESL Shipping cuts steel on first methanol-powered Green Handy vessel in Nanjing  

Finnish dry bulk carrier begins construction of four new handysize ships in China.
CMA CGM Notre Dame vessel at Singapore Port. June 2, 2026
World’s largest LNG-powered container ship makes maiden Singapore call  

CMA CGM Notre Dame arrives in Singapore on her first Asia-Europe voyage.
Singapore waterfront skyline. June 1, 2026
Uni-Fuels seeks bunker trader in Singapore as Nasdaq-listed firm expands team  

Role includes managing end-to-end transactions, identifying opportunities and optimizing margins.
Dubai skyline. June 1, 2026
BlackCoral Energy seeks junior bunker trader for Dubai office  

Bunker firm targets fresh graduates and early-career professionals.
Mazlum Unutmaz, Christiania Energy. June 1, 2026
Christiania Energy appoints bunkers and lubricants specialist in Denmark  

Mazlum Unutmaz joins the Danish firm’s global bunker pool operations team in Odense.
Aerial view of the Dubai skyline. June 1, 2026
Peninsula seeks junior cargo trader for Dubai supply and trading role  

Marine fuels supplier Peninsula is recruiting a junior cargo trader in Dubai to manage procurement and supply.
Tema Maersk vessel. June 1, 2026
Maersk names third midsized dual-fuel vessel at Chinese shipyard  

Tema Maersk joins fleet following the addition of Tangier Maersk and Tauranga Maersk.
WinGD 12X92DF engine. June 1, 2026
WinGD’s X-DF dual-fuel engine passes 1,000 orders  

Swiss manufacturer reaches milestone 13 years after commercial launch of engine.
Vectis Progress vessel. June 1, 2026
GT Wings gains RINA approval for wind propulsion performance assessment tool  

RINA has granted approval in principle for a new tool assessing GT Wings’ AirWing Jet Sail system.
Aderco 2055G+ programme graphic. June 1, 2026
Aderco launches 2055G+ programme linking fuel treatment to verified carbon credits  

Aderco's new programme connects fuel additive technology with verified emissions data and Gold Standard carbon credits.