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Sing Fuels logo. October 30, 2026
Sing Fuels seeks Asia-based supply trader to bolster bunker procurement team  

Singapore bunkering firm is recruiting a supply trader to manage marine fuel purchasing across Asia.
MOL joint naming ceremony. October 30, 2026
MOL names world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulk carriers  

Naming of Ruri Mirai, Ruri Sekai and Ruri Hikari signals ammonia's arrival as a marine fuel for large bulk carriers.
Washington State Hybrid-Electric 160-Auto Ferry vessel render. October 30, 2026
ABB wins Washington State Ferries' third hybrid-electric vessel order  

ABB extends its role in the US ferry operator's electrification programme, which targets emission-free operations by 2050.
Aurora Borealis vessel. October 30, 2026
Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivers LPG-fuelled carrier Aurora Borealis  

Ship could also be modified in future to allow for ammonia-fuelled operation.
Rendering of Estonia's first shore-charged electric ferry. October 30, 2026
Estonian State Fleet's shore-charged electric ferry completes model testing in Germany  

Hull and propulsion tests show the vessel's energy consumption remains within contracted limits with room to spare.
Kypros Island vessel. October 30, 2026
Tsuneishi delivers first methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier from Chinese yard  

Shipbuilder claims progress towards establishing a mass-production system for vessels designed to reduce environmental impact.
ZIM LNG container vessel. October 29, 2026
Los Angeles and Long Beach identify LNG and methanol as key near-term marine fuels  

Joint feasibility study maps out demand projections and infrastructure needs to support cleaner shipping fuels at San Pedro Bay
Alexander Treff, Christiania Energy, October 29, 2026
Christiania Energy welcomes student assistant to Copenhagen office  

Alexander Treff joins marine fuels firm while studying international business at Copenhagen Business School.
Carlotta Cosulich vessel. October 29, 2026
Cosulich Marine Energy takes delivery of third methanol-ready bunker tanker  

Carlotta Cosulich joins the group’s fleet, bringing its four-vessel bunkering programme closer to completion.
Rendering of a Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel October 29, 2026
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four dual-fuel PCTCs, extends fleet renewal programme  

Shipping firm signs for LNG-fuelled car carriers with options for eight more, with deliveries from 2030.
Maizuru Kazenomai vessel. October 29, 2026
MOL takes delivery of Wind Challenger-equipped LNG dual-fuel coal carrier  

LNG dual-fuel coal carrier with wind-assisted propulsion expected to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 30%.
Farrie Russ vessel. October 28, 2026
Ernst Russ takes delivery of second methanol-ready tanker  

Farrie Russ joins Ernst Russ’s fleet as the shipowner diversifies into tanker shipping.
Aerial view of the Port of Valencia. October 28, 2026
Valenciaport launches tender for second substation to double port's power capacity  

The Port of València's new €18.7m substation will support onshore power supply systems and growing terminal electricity demand.
Aerial view of harbour in Karaikal, Puducherry, India October 28, 2026
Study maps phased pathway for India to build a regional alternative marine fuel hub  

India could compete regionally across biofuels, methanol and ammonia if ports improve efficiency and reduce costs, study finds.
SEA-LNG and MAMII sign MoU. October 28, 2026
SEA-LNG and MAMII formalise technical partnership ahead of IMO methane talks  

Two organisations sign MoU to strengthen evidence-based input on methane emissions at the IMO.
China Zorrilla vessel. October 28, 2026
Battery-powered ferry China Zorrilla enters service in South America  

Ro-pax vessel now operating between Argentina and Uruguay, powered by more than 41 MWh of Corvus Energy battery systems.
Monjasa logo. October 27, 2026
Monjasa shuffles leadership across Asia and West Africa trading desks  

Morten Jacobsen steps down as managing director for Asia, with Simone Piredda relocating from Dubai to take the helm in Singapore
Tue Jensen, Burando Energies. October 27, 2026
Burando Energies appoints Tue Jensen as head of market risk  

Dutch marine fuels specialist bolsters its risk function amid international growth plans.
Anna Nash, Explora Journeys. October 27, 2026
Fincantieri floats out Explora V and marks coin ceremony for Explora VI  

Two ceremonies at Sestri Ponente shipyard advance construction of MSC's six-ship Explora Journeys fleet.
BP logo. October 27, 2026
BP advertises for senior physical bunker trader to oversee Europe and Africa marine business  

London-based trader is required to manage pricing, accounts and strategy across its marine fuels operation.
Ammonia fuel supply chain project signing. October 27, 2026
Seven Japanese firms join forces on ammonia-fuelled car carrier project  

NYK, K Line and five other companies plan to build four ammonia-fuelled car carriers alongside a dedicated bunkering vessel and supply chain.
EmissionLink logo. October 27, 2026
EmissionLink urges EU to channel ETS revenues into shipping carbon capture trials  

Maritime emissions specialist says regulation alone will not make onboard carbon capture commercially viable for shipowners.
Benny Hilstrom, WinGD. October 27, 2026
WinGD signs long-term service deals covering 14 LNG carriers with three shipowners  

Engine designer secures lifecycle support contracts with COSCO, NYK and TMS Cardiff Gas for dual-fuel LNG vessels.
KEYS Azalea vessel. October 26, 2026
KEYS Azalea completes 100th LNG bunkering operation in western Japan  

LNG bunkering vessel reaches landmark delivery in two and a half years.
STS bunkering operation at Port of Santos. October 26, 2026
Port of Santos moves to regular ethanol bunkering for ships  

CMA CGM, Copersucar and Bunker One expand July pilot into a commercial supply chain for ethanol as a marine fuel in Brazil.
Balearia's electric fast ferry. October 26, 2026
Baleària floats first fully electric fast ferry for Tarifa–Tangier route  

Spanish operator's new catamaran, built at Armón's Gijón yard, will enter service in summer 2027.
Tsurugidake vessel. October 26, 2026
Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivers fourth LNG-fuelled VLCC  

The 309,000-tonne Tsurugidake, built at a joint-venture shipyard in Dalian, is designed to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 30% when running on LNG.
KRISO and KOMSA sign MoU. October 26, 2026
South Korean agencies link up on green shipping data and monitoring tech  

KRISO and KOMSA sign an MOU to share demonstration data and remote monitoring capabilities for eco-friendly vessels.
Peninsula logo. October 26, 2026
Peninsula seeks sales trader for Singapore bunker fuel desk  

Role suited to candidates with prior sales or trading experience, ideally within the maritime or energy sector.
Titan Optimus alongside Peony Leader vessel. October 23, 2026
FuelEU pooling drives surge in bio-LNG demand, Titan analysis finds  

Clean fuel supplier's modelling shows pooling mechanism turning overcompliance into tradable value for LNG-fuelled ships.
Keith Johnstone, Lloyd’s Register. October 23, 2026
Ports told to prepare now for advanced nuclear power  

Joint paper sets out a readiness pathway for ports facing nuclear-powered vessels, floating reactors and small modular units
Terra Clove vessel. October 23, 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping takes delivery of first ammonia dual-fuel VLAC  

Terra Clove powered by first Everllence B&W 6G60ME-C10.5-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel two-stroke engine.
BV grants type approval to WinGD. October 23, 2026
Bureau Veritas approves WinGD's variable compression ratio technology for dual-fuel engines  

Classification society grants type approval to engine technology enabling compression ratio adjustment across different marine fuels.
Joe Kramek, WSC. October 23, 2026
Dual-fuel fleet passes 500 ships as investment tops $200bn  

World Shipping Council data shows dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers growing fast, with IMO rules uncertain.
VPS Carbon Reduction seminar in Athens graphic. October 23, 2026
VPS to host Athens seminar on fuel efficiency and carbon reduction  

VPS's final European round table of 2026 will cover marine fuels, lubricants and decarbonisation in Athens.
Aurora Botnia vessel. October 23, 2026
Wasaline secures locally produced biogas supply from St1 Biokraft for Vaasa–Umeå ferry  

Agreement will supply 42 GWh of liquefied biogas annually, with deliveries due to start in January 2028.
Kypros Island delivery ceremony. October 23, 2026
Safe Bulkers takes delivery of first dual-fuel methanol Kamsarmax newbuild  

Kypros Island becomes the first dual-fuel bulker to enter the Cyprus Registry.
Port of Riga and Ecomethanol sign MoU. October 22, 2026
Port of Riga and South Korea's Ecomethanol sign MoU on green methanol production  

Partnership aims to build a green methanol supply chain linking Europe and Asia via the Northern Sea Route.
Singapore waterfront skyline. October 22, 2026
PetroChina seeks LNG bunker trader to expand Asian marine fuel business  

Role requires five to ten years of commercial experience in LNG, bunker trading, marine fuels, commodities, or energy trading.
Shanghai–Melbourne Green Shipping Corridor (GSC). October 22, 2026
Shanghai and Melbourne ports move green shipping corridor into delivery phase  

Ports launch implementation plan targeting green methanol, biofuels and shore power by 2035.
Dominik Schneiter, WinGD. October 22, 2026
WinGD CEO warns of mounting cost due to Net Zero Framework delay  

Dominik Schneiter says shipping's fossil-fuelled newbuild boom shows the cost of the IMO's delayed climate policy.
Jessie Maersk vessel. October 22, 2026
Maersk Tankers names second gas carrier in South Korea  

Jessie Maersk, built to carry LPG and ammonia, joins a ten-ship series as the company expands its gas-shipping business.
Rudi Holtbecker, WinGD. October 22, 2026
WinGD signs ten-year service deal for six COSCO LNG carriers  

Swiss firm to provide global service and maintenance support for six LNG carriers powered by its 6X72DF dual-fuel engines.
MPA and CCS sign MoU. October 22, 2026
Singapore and China Classification Society deepen maritime ties with renewed decarbonisation pact  

MPA and China Classification Society renew MOU, widening cooperation on green fuels, smart ships and talent development.
HMM and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) contract signing. October 21, 2026
HMM orders eight LNG dual-fuel container ships in newbuild push  

South Korean carrier commissions 13,000-TEU vessels from HD Hyundai, with deliveries due to begin in 2029.
Keel-laying ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. S1125. October 21, 2026
CIMC SOE advances construction on three LNG bunker vessels  

Chinese shipbuilder progresses three bunker vessel projects in the same week.
Verde Marine Energy (VME) logo. October 21, 2026
Verde Marine Energy adds two staff as it expands bunkering operations in ARA region  

Dutch bunker supplier hires former Melroh Trading employees and launches RMG 380 3.5% HSFO barge service following Sunoco Marine tie-up.
Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET) signing ceremony. October 21, 2026
Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies finances first wind-assisted propulsion projects with Eastern Pacific Shipping  

GCMD and AIM Horizon Investments link verified fuel savings to financing for two EPS vessels fitted with wind-assisted propulsion.
Launching ceremony of Yacht Prime and Yacht Star. October 21, 2026
Pinnacle Marine launches two B100-compatible utility boats for Excelessel Offshore  

Singapore shipbuilder nears completion of six-vessel B100 series.
Maersk Torino vessel. October 21, 2026
BSM takes over methanol-fuelled Maersk Torino, building alternative fuel experience  

Ship manager adds methanol-fuelled container vessel to its fleet, citing growing expertise in alternative fuel operations.
Albert Park vessel. October 20, 2026
Bureau Veritas marks naming of Union Maritime's wind-assisted Aframax tanker  

Albert Park, fitted with three WindWings sails, is Chinese yard's first wind-assisted Aframax product tanker.
Maersk Halifax ship-to-ship (STS) ethanol bunkering operation. October 20, 2026
Singapore completes world's largest ethanol bunkering operation  

Maersk, Golden Island and PSA perform ethanol bunkering in Singapore, drawing on methanol handling experience and safety protocols.
WinGD Global Service personnel. October 20, 2026
WinGD signs five-year service deal for NYK LNG carrier fleet  

Swiss engine designer WinGD will support ten dual-fuel engines across five Japanese-operated LNG carriers.
Steel-cutting ceremony for vessel with builder's hull no. N1036. October 20, 2026
Steel cut for third methanol-ready chemical tanker in ROC-Essberger series  

Chemical tanker series is designed with provisions for methanol fuel and wind-assisted propulsion systems.
Tangier Maersk vessel. October 20, 2026
WinGD engine completes first in-service ethanol voyage on Maersk container ship  

Tangier Maersk sails from Houston to New York using 100% bioethanol in WinGD's X-DF-M/E engine.
Platform supply vessel (PSV) render. October 20, 2026
Breeze Ship Design wins contract for Union Vega Offshore's battery-hybrid PSVs  

Two battery-hybrid platform supply vessels, with options for four more, will be built in China.
GRSE and ONGC contract signing. October 19, 2026
GRSE signs contract with ONGC to build four hybrid platform supply vessels  

Indian shipbuilder adds offshore support vessels to its portfolio with hybrid propulsion contract for state oil firm.
Felicitas vessel. October 19, 2026
AMS Barging christens methanol-ready tanker as fleet reaches 17 vessels  

Dutch inland shipping company adds 9,000-cbm diesel-electric tanker Felicitas, designed for future conversion to methanol bunkering.
Rendering of Estonia's first shore-charged electric ferry. October 19, 2026
Steerprop to supply next-generation CRP units for Estonia's first electric ferry  

Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop will equip a CRIST-built electric ferry with upgraded contra-rotating propeller technology for the Estonian State Fleet.
BGN and HD HHI contract signing. October 19, 2026
BGN orders four more dual-fuel LPG carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries  

New contract brings BGN's 2026 orders with HD HHI to 10 vessels and will increase its owned VLGC fleet to 23 ships.
Shenghang Yongle ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. October 19, 2026
World's first ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation completed in China  

Shenghang Yongle supplied 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia to CMB.Tech's Mineral Europa, connecting the fuel's full supply chain.
CMA CGM Lorenzaccio naming ceremony. October 19, 2026
15,000-TEU methanol-powered boxship named CMA CGM Lorenzaccio  

French carrier adds literature-inspired vessel to its methanol-powered fleet for deployment on the REX2 service.
China Zorrilla vessel. October 19, 2026
Battery-electric ferries grow in scale as aluminium multihulls gain market share  

DNV highlights the rise of battery-electric aluminium ferries, spotlighting the delivery of the world's largest such vessel.
Bjorn Hauschild, IBT Bunkering & Trading. October 16, 2026
IBT Bunkering & Trading appoints Sales Support Specialist  

Björn Hauschild joins from shipyard broker CombiTrade.
Haiyang Shiyou 301 ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. October 16, 2026
CLPe and CNOOC complete Hong Kong's first LNG bunkering of a pure car and truck carrier  

Ship-to-ship operation delivered around 2,600 cbm of LNG to dual-fuel vessel AICC Fenghuang.
Mercuria logo. October 16, 2026
Mercuria seeks senior sales and account manager for bunker delivery platform  

Role can be based either remotely or at one of its offices in London, Geneva, Athens or Las Palmas.
Molgas Energy logo. October 16, 2026
Molgas Energy Group appoints Riaan van Kralingen as head of clean fuels  

Van Kralingen will oversee the company's liquefied biomethane and EU allowance portfolios, succeeding Caspar Gooren.
GT Wings manufacturing facility. October 16, 2026
GT Wings launches compact AirWing S Jet Sail for smaller vessels  

Wind propulsion developer adds lightweight unit to AirWing range as first customer-ordered AirWing20 units near completion.
Cargo ship bow in dry dock. October 16, 2026
LR publishes retrofit guidance covering alternative fuels and energy-saving devices in one framework  

New Guidance Notes address LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion and air lubrication retrofits for existing ships.
Spirit of Toulouse fitted with rotor sails. October 16, 2026
LD Armateurs' Spirit of Toulouse fitted with six Norsepower rotor sails  

Six 35m rotor sails installed on the first of three methanol-capable ro-ro ships chartered by Airbus.
Avenir Allegiance vessel. October 15, 2026
Avenir LNG launches second newbuild vessel at Chinese shipyard  

Avenir Allegiance enters the water in Qidong, marking progress in Avenir LNG’s fleet expansion programme.
Steel-cutting ceremony for bunker vessel. October 15, 2026
Maritima holds steel-cutting ceremony for Cap Morgiou, first of two Petroineos bunker vessels  

Construction starts on bunker vessel able to carry conventional and low-carbon marine fuels, with delivery expected in early 2028.
MPA and SIBCON 2026 logos. October 15, 2026
Singapore launches series of measures at SIBCON 2026  

MPA announces LNG storage licences, digital bunkering grants and electric harbour craft incentives at 24th conference.
SIBCON 2026 pre-conference event. October 15, 2026
VPS outlines marine fuel standards and quality data at SIBCON 2026  

VPS's Rahul Choudhuri addresses Singapore's evolving fuel standards and the quality of conventional fuels and biofuels.
MPA and Enterprise Singapore logos. October 15, 2026
Singapore launches ammonia bunkering code and new standards for fuel sampling and polymer testing  

MPA and Enterprise Singapore introduce one standard and two technical references at SIBCON.
MPA, CMA CGM and SLNG sign MoU. October 15, 2026
MPA, CMA CGM and SLNG sign MoU to explore liquefied biomethane as a marine fuel in Singapore  

Three-way agreement will examine certification, supply and bunkering of LBM using Singapore's existing LNG infrastructure.
ROC logo. October 15, 2026
ROC wins order for PSVs featuring replaceable containerised battery system  

Nantong Rainbow Offshore secures 1+1 contract for 4,000 DWT platform supply vessels.
Alisios vessel. October 14, 2026
Axpo completes first LNG bunkering in Valencia, with over half bio-LNG  

Ship-to-ship transfer to a container vessel makes Valencia the company's fourth Spanish port for LNG bunkering.
Christening ceremony of Makua vessel. October 14, 2026
Matson christens Makua, first of three LNG-ready Aloha Class container ships  

Dual-fuel vessel, due for delivery in early 2027, is the first of three ships worth around $1bn.
CMB.Tech logo. October 14, 2026
CMB.Tech seeks Singapore-based ammonia operations manager for Asia Pacific  

New hire will oversee ammonia chartering and bunkering and liaise with Far East partners.
Lumi Aurora vessel. October 14, 2026
IINO Lines deploys first Ice Class IB VLGC on long-term charter to Borouge International  

LPG-fuelled Lumi Aurora will carry North American gas to Borouge International's Porvoo plant in Finland.
Abelina Wagenborg vessel launch. October 14, 2026
Wagenborg launches first EasyMax 2.0 vessel, prepared for methanol, ammonia and LNG  

Abelina Wagenborg, built at Niestern Sander, is the first of a new generation designed for multiple alternative fuels.
NYK and MISC joint venture signing. October 14, 2026
NYK–MISC joint venture signs charter for 18,700-cbm LNG carrier with Malaysia LNG  

Asia LNG Transport will operate the dual-fuel diesel-electric newbuild, due from Hudong-Zhonghua in 2028, on routes to Japan.
Tsuneishi logo. October 14, 2026
Study finds methanol dual-fuel retrofit of Kamsarmax bulk carrier would take about 75 days  

Report by Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center, involving Tsuneishi, puts conversion costs at 25–30% of the cost of a conventionally fuelled newbuilding.
LR, Shell and GTT joint development project (JDP) launch. October 14, 2026
Lloyd's Register, Shell and GTT launch joint project on hybrid-electric 200,000-cbm LNG carrier  

Partners to develop a concept combining hybrid-electric propulsion with GTT NEXT1 cargo containment technology for larger LNG carriers.
ClearMariner homepage. October 13, 2026
ClearMariner expands maritime sanctions screening with ESG, emissions and API support  

Online service now combines sanctions checks with voyage CO₂, CII, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime estimates.
Long Jing Xin, Flex Commodities. October 13, 2026
Flex Commodities adds Long Jing Xin to Singapore marine fuels team  

Company appoints associate for marine fuels as part of plan for regional expansion.
CMA CGM logo. October 13, 2026
CMA CGM recruiting risk manager to oversee oil, gas and CO₂ exposure in energy and bunkering unit  

Container line seeks senior hire for hedging, stress testing and fuel purchasing performance oversight.
Mineral Europa vessel. October 13, 2026
CMB.Tech's Mineral Europa starts maiden voyage as first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel  

Ship is bound for Australia, with 21 ammonia-powered vessels due to join its fleet by 2029.
Launching ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. 0330006. October 13, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding launches 299,500-DWT LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker  

Sixth vessel in series launched in Jiangsu province, China.
Closing ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. 0208123. October 13, 2026
LNG dual-fuel boxship handed over to Eastern Pacific Shipping  

Closing ceremony held for 8,400-TEU vessel in Jiangsu province.
Keel-laying ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2085. October 13, 2026
Changhong International lays keel of third 3,100-TEU boxship for Costamare Shipping  

Feeder vessel to feature scrubber system, supporting the use of high-sulphur fuel oil.
Launching ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB3015. October 13, 2026
Changhong International launches fifth 115,000-tonne product tanker for Navios  

Vessel is designed for future methanol or LNG use and includes provision for medium-voltage shore power.
ABS and DOE sign MoU. October 13, 2026
ABS and US Department of Energy sign MoU on maritime nuclear applications  

Agreement covers floating nuclear power, nuclear-powered vessels and the port and shipyard infrastructure needed to support them.
NMSSC visits Golden Centaurus. October 12, 2026
Singapore safety council inspects methanol bunker tanker Golden Centaurus  

NMSSC members 'encouraged' by integration of structural and operational safety into newly commissioned IMO Type II vessel.
Vivit Asia LNG vessel. October 12, 2026
Vitol to start LNG bunkering in Asia from late 2026 after vessel sea trials  

12,500-cbm Vivit Asia LNG completes trials, with regional operations due to begin later this year.
PetroChina Petroineos Trading logo. October 12, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker sales manager to grow European marine fuels business  

The state oil major’s trading arm is hiring in Rotterdam or London to expand bunker sales across the ARA region.
Jurgen Gerdes, WinGD. October 9, 2026
WinGD signs global service agreement for TMS Cardiff Gas LNG carrier newbuilds  

WinGD will support six dual-fuel engines on three new LNG carriers for the Athens-based operator throughout their operational lives.
Yangze LNG 01 vessel. October 9, 2026
Yangzijiang Xinfu delivers first 175,000-cbm LNG carrier built by Chinese private shipyard  

Vessel features two dual-fuel MAN B&W 5G70ME-C10.5-GA-EGR engines fitted with cryogenic units.
Kaguya 200th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. October 9, 2026
LNG bunkering vessel Kaguya completes 200th ship-to-ship operation in Japan  

K Line’s joint venture vessel reaches milestone in Mikawa Bay.
MFM Nicole vessel. October 9, 2026
Synergy Marine adds dual-fuel LPG carrier to managed fleet  

MFM Nicole joins Synergy’s gas carrier portfolio as owners weigh fuel choices ahead of MEPC 85 negotiations.
CMA CGM Notre Dame vessel. October 9, 2026
DSV to use CMA CGM’s ACT+ solution to slash shipping emissions  

Danish firm targets 12,000-tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions over two years through the use of UCOME-based biofuels.
Peninsula 2026 graduate cohort. October 8, 2026
Peninsula welcomes 2026 graduate cohort across global bunkering network  

Bunker firm brings new graduates into roles spanning Houston, Singapore, Gibraltar, Monaco and Las Palmas.
Mathias Krogsgard, Malik Supply. October 8, 2026
Malik Supply appoints Mathias Krogsgård as bunker trader  

Danish bunker firm adds trader with export and technology background to growing team.
Jeroen De Vos, Peninsula. October 8, 2026
Biofuel adoption in shipping shifts from debate to delivery, says Peninsula's Jeroen de Vos  

Marine biofuels have moved from pilot projects to routine fuel strategy, argues IBIA vice-chair.
KEPCO E&C and KR signing. October 8, 2026
KEPCO E&C and Korean Register of Shipping to collaborate on marine SMR development  

Korean firms to develop technical standards and certification pathways for the BANDI offshore small modular reactor.
Ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Sagunto. October 8, 2026
Peninsula completes first LNG bunkering operation at Sagunto  

Levante LNG bunkering vessel supplies K Line car carrier in landmark delivery.
Person signing a document. October 8, 2026
India and EU sign letter of intent for green shipping corridor coalition  

India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and EU partners have agreed to develop green ammonia and methanol trade links.
CMA CGM Gold naming ceremony. October 8, 2026
CMA CGM takes delivery of methanol dual-fuel newbuild  

13,000-TEU CMA CGM Gold uses conventional fuels as well as alternative fuels, including biomethanol and e-methanol.
Mass flow meter (MFM) system installation on Storholmen vessel. October 8, 2026
TFG Marine meets 2026 target to equip 90% of bunkering fleet with mass flow meters  

Installation aboard the Storholmen takes MFM deployment across its global fleet to more than 90%.
World Fuel logo. October 7, 2026
World Fuel seeks marine fuel sales executive in Singapore  

Role requires more than five years' experience in bunkering, trading, energy or commodities.
Th'ailib vessel. October 7, 2026
MISC names first of three new LNG carriers for QatarEnergy charter deal  

Th'ailib, chartered to QatarEnergy for 15 years, extends MISC's long-term LNG fleet partnership with the energy producer.
Svitzer TRAnsverse tug render. October 7, 2026
AYK Energy to supply batteries for Kongsberg Maritime’s electric Svitzer tugs  

Battery maker AYK Energy expands its workboat portfolio with a deal to power four fully electric Svitzer TRAnsverse tugs.
Wartsila 34DF engine render. October 7, 2026
Wärtsilä to supply dual-fuel engines for 12 CMA CGM container ships  

Wärtsilä will deliver 36 LNG dual-fuel engines for a dozen new 18,000-TEU container vessels being built for CMA CGM.
Keel-laying ceremony of Disney Believe. October 7, 2026
Keel-laying ceremony held for LNG-powered Disney Believe at Meyer Werft  

Construction starts on second gigablock of Disney Believe, the fourth vessel in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish class.
RINA and PTT MoU signing. October 7, 2026
RINA and Thailand’s PTT sign MoUs to collaborate on decarbonisation technologies  

Agreements establish a research and knowledge-sharing framework covering alternative fuels, hydrogen readiness and vessel electrification across the energy and maritime sectors.
IBIA logo. October 6, 2026
IBIA to host ethanol marine fuel workshop in New York  

Limited-capacity session will examine ethanol’s commercial, technical and regulatory prospects as a shipping fuel.
Blue Whale NxtGen Energy battery system. October 6, 2026
Corvus Energy’s Blue Whale NxtGen battery system gains DNV type approval  

DNV approval confirms the safety and performance of Corvus Energy’s large-scale battery system for ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels.
Jessie Ng, PMG Energies. October 6, 2026
PMG Energies appoints Jessie Ng as bunker trader in Singapore  

Bunker firm adds experienced trader to Singapore team.
Hapag-Lloyd vessel Seaspan Amazon during a bunkering operation. October 6, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd completes simultaneous-operations biomethanol bunkering in Busan  

Container line bunkers ISCC EU-certified biomethanol from Goldwind during SIMOPS, advancing its 2024 supply agreement.
Launching ceremony of Baraka-9. October 6, 2026
Pinnacle Marine launches B100-compatible harbour craft Baraka-9 for Trans Wave  

Singapore shipbuilder adds another biodiesel-ready vessel to a fleet renewal programme aimed at harbour craft decarbonisation.
Rune G. Kongstein, Glander International Bunkering. October 6, 2026
Glander International Bunkering creates European commercial director role, appoints Rune Kongstein  

Marine fuels firm is aligning its European operations under a single commercial leadership structure.
VPS logo. October 6, 2026
VPS to run marine fuel management course in the Netherlands this November  

Two-day training programme covers fuel quality, handling and decarbonisation regulations.
Lamin Bara, Kenneth Henriks and Bijan Shahbaz. October 5, 2026
Blue Energy Partners secures multimillion-dollar financing deal  

Company agrees two financing arrangements to support its expanding international operations.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) logo. October 5, 2026
Wind-assisted propulsion 'no longer just a concept', ICS panel says  

Shipowners weigh wind power as a practical, low-risk route towards decarbonisation targets.
Hoegh Starlight vessel connected to shore power. October 5, 2026
Höegh Autoliners vessel connects to shore power for the first time in Europe  

Höegh Starlight used 11 kV shore power in Zeebrugge, allowing it to switch off its auxiliary engines while alongside.
ROC logo. October 5, 2026
Chinese shipbuilder ROC signs deal for up to eight methanol-ready CSOVs  

Contract signed with European shipowner for vessels designed for offshore wind farm maintenance work.
MOLOB and Vale contract signing ceremony. October 5, 2026
MOL and Vale sign 25-year deal for tri-fuel ore carriers  

New vessels will be able to run on ethanol, methanol or heavy fuel oil, offering fuel flexibility.
Lars Malmbratt, ScanOcean. October 5, 2026
ScanOcean appoints Lars Malmbratt as senior commercial manager  

Swedish firm strengthens commercial team with experienced industry executive based in Gothenburg.
Sea Horizon vessel. October 2, 2026
Pinnacle Marine launches second B100-compatible harbour craft for Les Star  

Sea Horizon joins Singapore’s harbour craft fleet.
Ocean Breeze vessel. October 2, 2026
Sallaum Lines orders LNG-fuelled, ammonia-ready PCTCs from Chinese yards  

Operator signs shipbuilding agreements for new generation of 8,600-CEU vessels, taking its newbuild investment past $1bn.
Energy North vessel. October 2, 2026
Nakilat takes delivery of dual-fuel carrier in South Korea  

Ammonia-ready design positions vessel to play key role in future low-carbon energy supply chains, says Qatari firm.
Acta Hercules naming ceremony. October 2, 2026
Acta Marine christens methanol dual-fuel vessel Acta Hercules in IJmuiden  

Dutch operator marks the christening of its second newbuild CSOV.
Maran Melina vessel. October 1, 2026
Angelicoussis Group takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel Suezmax tanker  

Maran Tankers Management adds the 155,500-DWT Maran Melina to its fleet.
CMA CGM Orsay naming ceremony. October 1, 2026
CMA CGM takes delivery of LNG-powered Orsay for Asia-Europe trade  

24,212-TEU vessel joins 10-ship series, adding capacity to the carrier's FAL3 route.
Titan Unikum vessel. October 1, 2026
Titan Clean Fuels completes 15-year survey on LNG bunkering vessel Titan Unikum  

Multi-gas carrier has undergone dry-docking work at a Chinese yard, preparing it for future upgrades.
Aesen 116H vessel. October 1, 2026
Lehmann Marine’s CUBE battery system debuts in China aboard hybrid crew boat  

German battery maker’s first Chinese installation targets fuel savings on a Cheoy Lee-built vessel for a Singapore operator.
Person signing a document. October 1, 2026
Iino Lines secures transition loan from Mizuho Bank for LPG dual-fuel VLGC  

Japanese shipowner finances the acquisition of Lumi Aurora through a green transition finance framework aligned with ICMA guidelines.
ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens MoU signing. October 1, 2026
ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens partner on digital twin technology for ammonia-fuelled ship safety  

Three firms will combine CFD analysis and digital twin technology to assess ammonia leak scenarios in vessel design.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) logo. October 1, 2026
Nuclear-powered LNG carriers cost more upfront but cut lifetime fuel bills, ABS-backed study finds  

Joint study with Blossom Energy examines the economics of a 174,000-cbm LNG carrier powered by a small reactor.
Christos Doulaveris, Flex Commodities. September 30, 2026
Flex Commodities appoints Christos Doulaveris as general manager for Greece  

Bunker trader strengthens its Greek operations with a new leadership appointment.
Chang Ping Yuan vessel. September 30, 2026
China delivers first domestically built VLGC under Chinese flag  

Cosco Shipping’s new 88,000-cbm gas carrier features an LPG dual-fuel main engine.
IMO, GreenVoyage2050 and Republic of Türkiye MoTI logos. September 30, 2026
Electric and hybrid ferries could cut Sea of Marmara emissions by 63%, IMO study finds  

A GreenVoyage2050 study finds that electrification could slash emissions, avoid €492 million in damage costs and support jobs.
Study visit to Hamburg, Germany, on sustainable port development. September 30, 2026
Batumi Sea Port officials study decarbonisation practices in Hamburg  

Georgian port representatives visited Hamburg to study emissions accounting, hydrogen technology and automation ahead of their 2026 recertification audit.
Nave Harmony vessel. September 30, 2026
Navios Partners takes delivery of methanol-ready MR2 tanker Nave Harmony  

Shipowner adds 49,998-DWT newbuild product tanker equipped with methanol-ready technology.
RS Atlantico vessel. September 30, 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping delivers LNG dual-fuel PCTC to Suardiaz  

RS Atlantico is the first mid-sized 5,500-CEU car carrier built through the EPS–Suardiaz partnership.
Tangier Maersk vessel. September 29, 2026
Maersk completes first US ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container ship  

Shipper tests US-produced corn ethanol as a marine fuel aboard the Tangier Maersk.
CMA CGM Alceste naming ceremony. September 29, 2026
CMA CGM names methanol-powered vessel after Molière’s Alceste  

Ship features a MAN B&W 8G85ME two-stroke engine configured to run on conventional marine fuel and methanol.
Cutaway illustration of a battery-electric ship. September 29, 2026
Why batteries still cannot power ships across oceans  

Battery-electric ships dominate short-sea routes, but energy-density and infrastructure constraints keep deep-sea propulsion out of reach.
VPS logo. September 29, 2026
VPS to run marine fuel management course in Singapore  

Two-day programme in November covers fuel handling, testing and decarbonisation rules, including a laboratory tour.
Rio de Janeiro aerial view. September 29, 2026
Petrobras launches HSFO bunker sales in Rio de Janeiro  

Brazilian supplier begins prompt HSFO deliveries in Rio, pricing the fuel more than $80 per tonne below VLSFO.
Launching ceremony of MSC Alina X. September 29, 2026
Changhong International launches eighth LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC  

10,300-TEU vessel is designed to meet ammonia- and methanol-ready specifications.
Kokuryu Maru vessel. September 29, 2026
Japan completes first methanol-fuelled coastal vessel and conducts inaugural bunkering  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Kokuka Sangyo and Hanshin Diesel Works mark the completion of methanol-fuelled chemical tanker Kokuryu Maru.
Eleven Energy logo. September 28, 2026
Eleven Energy recruiting trader for new Singapore office  

Saudi bunkering firm looking to hire in Asian city-state ahead of planned January 2027 start date.
Singapore skyline. September 28, 2026
VPS advertises for bunker surveyor role in Singapore  

Testing and inspection firm seeks candidate to conduct bunker fuel surveys under Singapore Standards SS 648 and SS 600.
RCL vessels naming ceremony. September 28, 2026
RCL names first three of eight dual-fuel-ready 4,488-TEU vessels in China  

Regional Container Lines takes delivery of Anitta Bhum on day of naming ceremony.
Peak Skarv 4 vessel. September 28, 2026
Skarv Shipping completes newbuilding programme with delivery of ammonia-ready Peak Skarv 4  

Short-sea operator takes delivery of fourth vessel from Huanghai Shipyard, with ammonia-fuelled vessel next.
Diamond Gas Nexus vessel. September 28, 2026
NYK names dual-fuel LNG carrier for Cameron LNG project  

New vessel to support LNG transportation for US project in which Mitsubishi Corporation and NYK participate.
ULSTEIN SX222 offshore wind vessel render. September 28, 2026
PaxOcean signs design contract with Ulstein for methanol-ready offshore wind vessel  

PaxOcean and Ulstein agree design contract for an SX222 service operation vessel, prepared for methanol and electric operations.
NYK and IMO officials. September 28, 2026
NYK shares two years of ammonia-fuelled tugboat data with IMO  

Shipping company presents operational insights from Sakigake and updates on its ammonia-fuelled gas carrier at IMO session.
Type approval test (TAT) for H35CDF engine. September 28, 2026
HD Hyundai completes type approval test for new LNG dual-fuel engine  

Latest HiMSEN engine is claimed to offer reduced methane slip compared with previous models.
Flag of Brazil. September 25, 2026
Petrobras resumes bunkering operations at Rio Grande Terminal after power restoration  

Brazilian supplier restarts marine fuel supply after completing an inspection following an electricity outage.
Stena E-Flexer vessel render. September 25, 2026
Stena RoRo orders battery-ready E-Flexer 2.0 ferries from Chinese yard  

Vessels include diesel engines capable of running on biodiesel and are methanol-ready.
BW Gemini vessel. September 25, 2026
Nord Gas Solutions to supply cargo and fuel systems for eight BW LPG VLGCs  

Gas-handling systems specialist awarded contract for new 90,000-cbm vessels.
Kingston Trader vessel. September 25, 2026
TFG Marine fits mass flow meter to Jamaica-bound bunker barge  

Kingston Trader becomes the first Caribbean bunkering vessel with mass flow metering as TFG Marine’s fleet coverage nears 90%.
Sebastian Vasquez and Camilo Angulo Ferrand, Monjasa. September 25, 2026
Monjasa announces full-chain marine fuel operations in Cartagena  

Monjasa says it now covers the entire marine fuel supply chain in Colombia, from oil wells to ship-side deliveries.
Steel-cutting ceremony for vessel with builder's hull no. H619. September 25, 2026
Ceremonies held for Van Oord’s methanol-hybrid rock installation vessels  

Two ships advance through parallel construction at China’s CIMC Raffles shipyard.
WK NatPower and AREL MoU signing. September 25, 2026
Wah Kwong NatPower signs MoU to explore Hong Kong marine electrification  

Venture will examine shore power, vessel charging and electric vessel deployment around Aberdeen’s waterfront.
Vard 4 39 design render. September 24, 2026
Dong Fang Offshore orders CSOV with battery-hybrid propulsion  

Vard secures fifth newbuild contract from Taiwanese firm, with delivery scheduled for 2028.
Rock Star vessel. September 24, 2026
CSL and OWL launch first subsea rock installation vessel for offshore wind  

MV Rock Star can run on MGO and methanol and is designed to support scour protection and cable burial for offshore wind projects.
François Michel and Andy McKeran. September 24, 2026
Lloyd’s Register study backs 200,000-cbm LNG carriers for fleet renewal  

Analysis finds larger LNG carriers could cut transport costs while retaining access to most major terminals.
Rendering of Van Oord's vessels Vindnes and Vestnes. September 24, 2026
Van Oord names new fallpipe vessels with multi-fuel engines  

Dutch marine contractor unveils two purpose-built subsea rock installation vessels due for delivery in 2028 and 2029.
Hoegh Autoliners and CMG contract signing. September 24, 2026
Höegh Autoliners signs contract for six dual-fuel LNG vessels  

Aurora Class ships are designed to be converted to run on alternative fuels in the future.
IMO Strengthening seafarers competence for alternative fuels and new technologies event. September 24, 2026
IMO and EMSA gather maritime experts to address seafarer training for alternative fuels  

Experts examine how training frameworks must evolve as shipping adopts ammonia, methanol, hydrogen and other new technologies.
Shore power illustration. September 23, 2026
Portsmouth port publishes white paper on UK’s first multi-berth shore power system  

UK port shares lessons from five-year project in bid to spur nationwide uptake of the technology.
IMO Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel. September 23, 2026
IMO seminar examines technical hurdles facing ammonia as a marine fuel  

Technical seminar under the Future Fuels and Technology Project attracts over 800 participants.
Wind-assisted vessel illustration. September 23, 2026
ICS to host webinar on wind-assisted propulsion for shipping  

Event to bring together panel of industry experts to discuss wind propulsion as a decarbonisation option.
Mike Sellers, Christophe Mathieu and Steve Pitt. September 23, 2026
Portsmouth switches on UK’s first multi-berth shore power system  

ABB technology enables Portsmouth to offer high-voltage shore power across three berths simultaneously.
H2SITE logo. September 23, 2026
H2SITE lands €3.4m in Norwegian funding to scale up onboard ammonia-to-power system  

Enova backing will support the development of a 700 kW ammonia-cracking system for commercial maritime auxiliary-power applications.
VPS Carbon Reduction seminar in Hamburg graphic. September 23, 2026
VPS to host Hamburg seminar on fuel quality and decarbonisation  

European Round Table Meeting will address marine fuel strategy, lubricants and the multi-fuel transition.
Sadie Ann vessel. September 23, 2026
Battery-hybrid vessel enters service as a floating classroom for research students  

Hybrid research vessel Sadie Ann delivered for Lake Superior education programme.
Olivier Josse, Peter Grunwaldt and Gaetan Perret, Seascale Energy. September 22, 2026
Gaetan Perret to succeed Olivier Josse as Seascale Energy co-CEO  

Josse will step down after 36 years, with Gaetan Perret set to become co-CEO in December.
Anne Mai Hatlem and Prof Lynn Loo. September 22, 2026
GCMD and Equinor sign five-year partnership on alternative fuels and carbon storage  

Singapore-based centre and Norwegian energy company to combine expertise in maritime pilots and low-carbon fuel supply.
Petrobras logo. September 22, 2026
Petrobras suspends bunker deliveries at Rio Grande after tropical storm  

Storm damage and power outage leave resumption timeline unclear.
Grande Egitto vessel. September 22, 2026
Grimaldi adds fourteenth ammonia-ready car carrier to fleet  

Grande Egitto, built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, will operate on the Asia–East Africa trade route.
ABS awards AiP to HD HHI and HD KSOE for ammonia bunkering vessel design. September 22, 2026
ABS grants design approval for ammonia bunkering vessel from HD HHI and HD KSOE  

Approval in principle covers a 22,000-cbm multi-purpose vessel intended to supply ammonia as marine fuel.
Trenching vessel render. September 22, 2026
Jan De Nul exercises option for alternative-fuel-capable trenching vessel  

Belgian marine contractor confirms option for a second subsea trenching vessel built on Ulstein's customised design platform.
ABS issues NTQ approval to MODEC and Eld Energy. September 22, 2026
ABS grants technology qualification approval for FPSO fuel cell system  

MODEC and Eld Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell system moves towards offshore trials after clearing initial ABS review stages.
IMO CCC 12th Session. September 22, 2026
IMO sub-committee finalises revised methanol fuel safety guidelines  

CCC 12 completes revision of interim methanol fuel guidelines while advancing work on carbon capture and low-flashpoint fuel rules.
Volare Shipping logo. September 22, 2026
Trafigura spins off VLCC fleet into new listed shipping company  

Volare Shipping established, with eight ammonia-ready vessels on order.
Ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering operation. September 22, 2026
Japan completes world's first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering to ammonia-fuelled vessel  

Ammonia fuel transferred between ships at Ariake Shipyard ahead of gas carrier’s sea trials.
Lilac Cove vessel. September 21, 2026
Jiangnan delivers second LPG dual-fuel VLAC in series to Singapore’s EPS  

Lilac Cove, the world’s largest liquid ammonia carrier, joins Ivy Cove as Jiangnan advances its six-ship VLAC programme.
MSC Clelia X naming ceremony. September 21, 2026
MSC LNG dual-fuel container ship delivered almost a year early  

Chinese shipbuilder hands over sixth 10,300-TEU vessel in series to MSC ahead of contract schedule.
Icebreaking research vessel render. September 21, 2026
Steel cutting marks start of construction on dual-fuel icebreaking research vessel  

Hanwha Ocean begins building a dual-fuel LNG/MGO icebreaker for the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, due for delivery in 2030.
Starnav Elektra vessel. September 21, 2026
Petrobras christens first vessel under Mar Aberto fleet renewal programme  

Platform supply vessel Starnav Elektra, built in Santa Catarina with an all-female crew, marks the first delivery under the fleet initiative.
KR and Hanwha Ocean sign MoU. September 21, 2026
KR and Hanwha Ocean agree to develop 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel designs  

Pair will jointly explore two design concepts for a new LNG bunkering vessel.
J-ENG 6UEC35LSGH hydrogen-fuelled engine unveiling. September 18, 2026
Japan Engine completes land-based testing of landmark hydrogen-fuelled engine for large vessels  

Hydrogen co-firing rate of at least 95% achieved during factory testing.
Aerial view of tanker vessel at sea. September 18, 2026
Ethanol edges into shipping’s fuel mix as methanol crossover eases adoption barriers  

Rising interest from cargo owners, shared technology with methanol and Brazilian production growth push ethanol beyond regional niche status.
AiP award ceremony for multi-purpose fuel tank and FGSS design. September 18, 2026
ABS grants Hanwha Ocean approval for dual-fuel tank enabling LNG-to-ammonia switch  

In-principle approval awarded for fuel tank and supply system enabling LNG carriers to convert to ammonia without replacement.
Lloyd's Register issues Factual Statement (FS) for PureMetrics CEMS. September 18, 2026
Lloyd's Register confirms suitability of Daphne Technology's emissions monitoring system  

Factual Statement validates the PureMetrics design for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from marine engines.
IMO building with national flags. September 18, 2026
IMO issues shipboard biofuel blend checklist developed by IBIA  

Checklist for FAME-based biofuels formally incorporated into IMO document, supporting crews handling biofuel blends for the first time.
YM Weight naming ceremony. September 18, 2026
Yang Ming names fourth LNG dual-fuel container vessel YM Weight  

Newbuild features high-pressure dual-fuel main engines capable of running on either LNG or low-sulphur fuel oil.
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to SDARI. September 18, 2026
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to SDARI’s LNG dual-fuel liquefied CO₂ carrier design  

Classification society approves 85,000-cbm vessel concept designed to support the growing carbon capture and storage sector.
Houston skyline at night. September 17, 2026
JuWonOil looking to strengthen with two Houston hires  

Texas-based firm is recruiting a marine lubricants sales executive and a marine fuels and distillates trader.
Lloyd's Register (LR), Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable JDP launch. September 17, 2026
Four firms partner to trial continuous emissions monitoring on LNG carrier  

LR, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable will test onboard CO₂ monitoring against engine data and default emissions factors.
Bunker Holding logo. September 17, 2026
Bunker Holding reshuffles commercial leadership across brand portfolio  

Appointments announced across KPI OceanConnect, Glander International Bunkering and its digital sales operations.
Design Appraisal (DA) awarding ceremony for an LNG carrier design. September 17, 2026
Lloyd's Register grants design appraisal for wind-powered LNG carrier concept  

Vessel design featuring four Wind Challenger sails moves closer to commercial deployment.
Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) logo. September 17, 2026
SGMF publishes first ISO-compliant life cycle assessment of methanol as a marine fuel  

Study evaluating 15 production pathways completes organisation’s suite of LCAs covering LNG, ammonia and methanol.
AiP award ceremony for 271,000-cbm LNG carrier (LNGC) design. September 17, 2026
DNV grants approval in principle for HD HHI’s 271,000-cbm LNG carrier design  

Classification society backs Hyundai’s largest LNG carrier design yet, featuring five membrane tanks and dual-fuel propulsion.
GTT logo. September 17, 2026
GTT Energy launches new LNG fuel tank design for container ships  

'Next-generation' LNG fuel containment system features 2 barg technology.
Hanwha Power receives ABS AiP for LNG bunkering vessel design. September 16, 2026
Hanwha Power secures ABS approval for 22,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel design  

Concept design supports LNG and ammonia cargoes, completing Hanwha Power’s bunkering vessel lineup from 7,500 to 22,000 cbm.
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.