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	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	September 17, 2026 GTT Energy launches new LNG fuel tank design for container ships 'Next-generation' LNG fuel containment system features 2 barg technology.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	September 8, 2026 LNG dual-fuel boxship handed over to Eastern Pacific Shipping Closing ceremony held in Jingjiang for 8,400-TEU container vessel.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	August 28, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd cuts steel for first vessel of new London Express class 16,800-TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel is first of 12 newbuildings in the class.
	August 27, 2026 NYK Cruises’ Asuka III cuts annual CO₂ emissions by 1,300 tonnes through LNG fuel use LNG-fuelled Asuka III avoided emissions equivalent to 530 households annually, says cruise firm.
	August 27, 2026 Naming ceremony held for first VLCC in Hanwha Shipping's new fleet 320,000-DWT alternative-fuel-ready Elandra K2 is first of three VLCCs built at Okpo Shipyard.
	August 27, 2026 IBIA to host marine fuels forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week Event to explore the practical and commercial realities surrounding a range of alternative fuels.
	August 26, 2026 Höegh orders six LNG-fuelled Aurora-class vessels with future-fuel provisions 9,100-CEU ships equipped with ammonia- and methanol-ready notation and designed to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil.
	August 25, 2026 CIMC SOE cuts steel on third and fourth 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy Chinese shipbuilder advances series build as two hulls enter construction simultaneously.
	August 24, 2026 Maran Tankers takes delivery of fourth dual-fuel Suezmax tanker in series Maran Myrsini, built by New Times Shipbuilding, joins Maran Tankers' growing dual-fuel fleet.
	August 20, 2026 Construction begins on 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel boxship for MSC 366-metre vessel described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	August 20, 2026 CIMC SOE signs order with European shipowner for 6,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel Vessel set to provide LNG bunkering services at European ports once deployed.
	August 19, 2026 Amazónica LNG joins SEA-LNG, extending the coalition’s reach into Latin America Colombian LNG terminal operator becomes first South American member of the multi-sector industry group.
	August 19, 2026 MacGregor wins cargo handling contract for six LNG-powered boxships at Cochin Shipyard CMA CGM container vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031.
	August 18, 2026 Yang Ming completes first LNG SIMOPS bunkering for YM Willpower in Shanghai Dual-fuel boxship receives 2,000 tonnes of LNG during simultaneous cargo operations.
	August 18, 2026 Eastern Pacific Shipping reaches 700th LNG bunkering operation Singapore-based shipowner logs nearly 3 million cbm of LNG bunkered over nearly six years.
	August 17, 2026 MOL holds naming ceremony for fourth LNG dual-fuel VLCC Vessel, named Tsurugidake, features an LNG fuel tank with a capacity exceeding 10,000 cbm.
	August 17, 2026 Carnival's CSMART seeks specialist instructor for LNG-as-fuel training in Netherlands Role focused on delivering training to through classroom instruction and simulator-based learning.
	August 17, 2026 Stabilis Solutions nears 100 LNG bunkering operations at Galveston Houston-based supplier highlights its Gulf Coast LNG bunkering record as plans advance for new liquefaction facility.
	August 14, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding delivers LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker to Capital Chinese yard hands over 155,500-dwt vessel in ceremony attended by owner’s representative.
	August 14, 2026 Shell completes maiden LNG bunkering operation in Valencia Delivery to MSC vessel facilitated by Fratelli Cosulich said to be first-ever LNG bunker supply at Spanish port.
	August 13, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel tanker for Minerva 112,500-dwt Minerva Helen launched at shipyard in Jiangsu, China.
	August 13, 2026 Axpo and Vitol launch LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia Operation marks the extension of Axpo’s LNG bunkering network to third major Italian port.
	August 11, 2026 CSSC units sign contract for four tri-fuel ore carriers Ships feature a tri-fuel propulsion system combining ethanol, methanol and fuel oil.
	August 10, 2026 LNG dual-fuel tanker delivered to Capital Ship Management Vessel one of two handed over to Greek operators on the same day.
	August 10, 2026 Navios Maritime Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready Aframax tanker 117,012-dwt Nave Orbit features alternative-fuel readiness and energy-efficiency technology.
	August 7, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of LNG carrier to serve the bunkering market Vessel to be convered into a floating transshipment unit for specialised LNG bunkering vessels to load fuel.
	August 7, 2026 Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships.
	August 5, 2026 NYK joint venture names first China-built dual-fuel LNG carrier in six-vessel CNOOC series 174,000-cbm vessel uses both fuel oil and boil-off gas as fuel.
	August 5, 2026 Anew Climate joins SEA-LNG coalition to advance bio-LNG adoption in the maritime sector North American low-carbon fuels company brings liquefied biomethane supply to the coalition.
	August 5, 2026 Peninsula outlines case for bio-LNG as near-term emissions pathway for LNG-fuelled vessels Company says bio-LNG offers operators a practical route to emissions cuts using existing infrastructure.
	August 4, 2026 Atlas Maritime takes delivery of dual-fuel LNG PCTC, secures $80,000/day charter The 7,000 RT car carrier has been placed on a two-year time charter at a rate Atlas calls record-breaking.
	August 3, 2026 PIL’s Kota Eagle helps Shanghai pass 2 million cbm LNG bunkering mark Milestone said to have been reached when boxship received 4,549 cbm of LNG from SIPG Energy’s LNG bunkering vessel.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	July 20, 2026 FueLNG completes 800th LNG bunkering operation in Singapore Marine fuel supplier completes landmark LNG delivery at world's largest bunker port.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	June 30, 2026 Deal signed to build four LNG-fuelled gas carriers Quartet of 175,000-cbm LNG vessels destined for Shell charter.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	June 19, 2026 Naming ceremony held for LNG dual-fuel VLCC Mount Vision Crude oil tanker named in ceremony held in China.
	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.
	June 17, 2026 Molgas completes first LNG bunkering operation at Palermo Spanish energy firm carries out maiden LNG delivery at Sicilian port.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	June 5, 2026 Baleària Canarias christens EUR 128m dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto for inter-island routes The catamaran will connect Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura with six daily departures.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	May 28, 2026 Molgas completes LNG cool-down and bunkering for Northern Pathliner at Northern Lights terminal in Norway Operation carried out at Øygarden facility, with K Line and Integr8 Fuels in the supply chain.
	May 28, 2026 LNG-powered CMA CGM Adventure makes first call at the Port of Mombasa Kenya Ports Authority receives its first large LNG-fuelled container vessel.
	May 27, 2026 Axpo completes first LNG bunkering of cruise ship at port of Naples Sun Princess bunkered at Naples, marking the first LNG operation on a cruise vessel at the Italian port.
	May 27, 2026 CMA CGM Notre Dame sets sail as world’s largest LNG-powered container ship The 24,212-teu vessel leads a series of ten next-generation French-flagged ships.
	May 27, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding delivers LNG dual-fuel tanker to Capital Chinese shipyard hands over 112,500-dwt vessel capable of running on LNG or conventional fuel.
	May 26, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready boxship The 7,900-teu Navios Cyan is the first of four newbuildings in the series.
	May 26, 2026 PIL completes first LNG bunkering at Shanghai’s Mingdong Terminal Kota Ocean took on 4,300-cbm of LNG during simultaneous cargo operations.
	May 25, 2026 Construction begins on 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel for GSX Energy Chinese shipbuilder starts work on upgraded dual-fuel vessel with enhanced economy and energy efficiency features.
	May 25, 2026 James Fisher dual-fuel tankers named at Chinese yard FKAB-designed newbuilds are part of four-vessel FKAB T68 series and include LNG and LBG capability.
	May 22, 2026 MSC Cruises achieves flag state recognition for verified methane emissions data Bureau Veritas certifies actual methane slip values for two LNG-fuelled cruise ships.
	May 21, 2026 MOL signs first annual LNG bunkering contract for car carriers in Vancouver Japanese shipping company secures year-round fuel supply with Seaspan Energy at Canadian port.
	May 21, 2026 Gasum's maritime bio-LNG sales surge from 0.8% to 12.3% in 2025 Nordic energy company attributes growth to FuelEU Maritime regulation introduced in 2025.
	May 21, 2026 Valenciaport gives LNG bunkering go-ahead to Shell and Axpo Iberia Port authority approves two LNG bunkering authorisations as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
	May 21, 2026 BSM enters LCO₂ carrier segment with management of dual-fuel Northern Purpose Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement takes over first liquefied carbon dioxide carrier for Northern Lights project.
	May 21, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of dual-fuel-ready Aframax tanker Nave Equator is equipped with LNG- and methanol-ready capability plus shore power connectivity.
	May 20, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards.
	May 20, 2026 Construction begins on fourth 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is said to be the largest LNG dual-fuel container ship under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	May 20, 2026 Everllence reports more than 160 orders for Mk10.7 two-stroke engine platform Modular engine design allows shipowners to switch between conventional and alternative fuels.
	May 15, 2026 Keel laid for MSC 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Vessel CHB2047 is being built at Changhong International’s Daishan facility in Zhoushan.
	May 15, 2026 NYK achieves over 90% methane oxidation in LNG engine catalyst trial Japanese shipping company reports results from onboard test of system designed to reduce methane slip.
	May 13, 2026 Peninsula implements energy efficiency measures across bunker supply fleet Marine fuel supplier focusing on data-driven upgrades and operational measures to cut consumption.
	May 13, 2026 Centrica Energy gains ISCC certification to trade certified bio-LNG The energy trading arm of Centrica plc can now trade certified bio-LNG with customers.
	May 12, 2026 Titan charters 8,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel for ZARA region operations United LNG I to deliver LNG and bio-LNG across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports.
	May 11, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel VLCC in China Chinese yard launches fifth 298,000-dwt crude oil tanker with dual-fuel capability.
	May 11, 2026 Gasum pools 642 vessels under FuelEU Maritime compliance scheme Energy company manages pooling for 550 vessel owners across 190 document of compliance holders.
	May 8, 2026 Union Maritime takes delivery of third WindWings-equipped tanker amid IMO regulatory uncertainty LR2 tanker Monza is fitted with rigid sail technology and features LNG propulsion.
	May 8, 2026 Schottel to supply electric propulsion for two SIPG LNG bunker vessels German manufacturer wins contract for 20,000-cbm vessels under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard.
	May 8, 2026 IMO technical seminar on methane-based fuels closes registration this week Final days to register for an International Maritime Organization event covering LNG, biomethane and e-methane.
	May 7, 2026 Hanwha Philly Shipyard advances construction on two LNG-fuelled container ships for Matson Dock mounting completed for Malama while steel cutting begins on sister vessel Makena.
	May 7, 2026 Fincantieri launches bow section of LNG-powered Explora V at Palermo yard Fifth ship in Explora Journeys’ six-vessel series is scheduled to enter service in 2027.
	May 7, 2026 Wah Kwong marks steel-cutting for third dual-fuel LNG carrier at Dalian Shipyard Hong Kong shipowner’s 175,000 cbm newbuild is scheduled for delivery as fleet expansion continues.
	May 7, 2026 LNG fleet reaches 1,665 vessels as methane slip technology advances Lloyd’s Register report highlights economic viability and emissions reduction progress for marine fuel.
	May 7, 2026 Baleària's third dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto hits 38 knots in sea trials The 123-metre vessel is destined for the Canary Islands and can run on biomethane.
	May 5, 2026 OOCL orders twelve 13,600-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels from Chinese shipbuilder Hong Kong-based carrier’s first LNG-powered vessels mark entry into alternative fuel segment.
	May 5, 2026 Wärtsilä Gas Solutions secures order for LNG systems on four bunkering vessels GSX Energy orders systems for vessels being built at Chinese shipyard Nantong CIMC Sinopacific.
	May 4, 2026 MOL achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG-fuelled vessel trials Japanese shipping company exceeds target in demonstration trials aboard coal carrier operating between Japan and Australia.
	May 4, 2026 Seaside LNG expands C-suite with four industry veterans Houston-based firm appoints new leadership team as LNG bunkering market projected to reach $15bn by 2030.
	May 1, 2026 Japanese shipbuilder delivers dual-fuel LNG bulk carrier Ruri Planet The 209,000-tonne Capesize vessel can run on heavy fuel oil or LNG.
	April 29, 2026 Osaka Gas launches ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Japan Japanese energy company now offers all three primary LNG fuel supply methods for vessels.
	April 29, 2026 Meyer Turku secures Icon 6 and 7 cruise ship orders from Royal Caribbean Finnish shipyard to deliver two additional Icon Class vessels under framework agreement extending to 2036.
	April 27, 2026 Seaspan and Technolog unveil LNG feeder design with four-week ammonia conversion pathway Lloyd’s Register grants approval for a 3,370 TEU vessel concept designed for swift transition to zero-carbon fuel.
	April 27, 2026 Singapore’s MPA backs LNG as part of multi-fuel strategy for shipping decarbonisation Authority emphasises regulatory frameworks and workforce development as sector navigates geopolitical uncertainty and energy transition.
	April 27, 2026 KPI OceanConnect launches podcast series on bunker markets and geopolitical risk Marine fuel supplier debuts audio series examining commodity markets, trade route disruptions and Middle East tensions.
	April 27, 2026 AET outlines multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy at Marine Money 2026 Tanker operator highlights innovative commercial arrangements with charterers to share decarbonisation risks and rewards.
	April 24, 2026 Titan Clean Fuels completes first FuelEU Maritime pooling exercise with DNV verification Pool included several hundred vessels, with LNG and biomethane helping balance compliance deficits.
	April 24, 2026 FortisBC completes 10,000th LNG bunkering operation for marine vessels Canadian utility reaches refuelling milestone as West Coast LNG marine fuel demand grows.
	April 24, 2026 Baleària begins sea trials of dual-fuel catamaran Mercedes Pinto in Gijón Third LNG-powered fast ferry expected for delivery in May, destined for Canary Islands routes.
	April 24, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of dual-fuel-ready Aframax tanker Nave Amaryllis is equipped with LNG and methanol readiness alongside shore power capability.
	April 23, 2026 MHI Marine Machinery and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receive AiP for methane oxidation catalyst system ClassNK approves basic design of LNG engine exhaust treatment system achieving over 90% methane oxidation.
	April 22, 2026 Changhong International launches fourth LR2 tanker for Navios Chinese shipbuilder floats 115,000-tonne LR2/Aframax product tanker with methanol and LNG conversion capability.
	April 22, 2026 CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering advances two 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel projects Two sister vessels for Singapore and Luxembourg owners reach construction milestones in China.
	April 22, 2026 Portland Port receives licence for LNG ship-to-ship transfer operations UK port can now support direct LNG transfers, reducing transit times and streamlining logistics operations.
	April 21, 2026 Shipping groups urge IMO to agree global GHG rules ahead of critical meeting Seven industry associations call for unified approach to avoid overlapping regional decarbonization schemes.
	April 20, 2026 Exmar lays keel of new LNG bunkering vessel at CIMC Group in China Construction begins in Qidong for Belgian firm's marine fuel delivery newbuild.
	April 17, 2026 Changhong International delivers final LNG dual-fuel container ship 205 days early Chinese shipbuilder completes 10-vessel series for MSC with delivery of 11,500-teu MSC Migsan.
	April 17, 2026 Rotterdam bunker volumes plunge 25% in first quarter amid regulatory shifts Fossil fuel sales decline sharply while alternative fuels show modest growth in Dutch port.
	April 17, 2026 Wärtsilä boosts ammonia engine power output to match LNG equivalent Finnish technology group raises Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine output, enabling simpler vessel designs.
	April 17, 2026 Fincantieri secures order for three LNG-fuelled cruise ships from Princess Cruises Italian shipbuilder to construct vessels at Monfalcone yard, with deliveries scheduled through 2039.
	April 16, 2026 DNV says existing LNG infrastructure can support low-GHG methane transition Classification society finds biomethane and e-methane compatible with current LNG fleet and bunkering networks.
	April 16, 2026 Port of Barcelona advances shore power rollout for cruise terminals Installation of OPS systems begins at MSC and Royal Caribbean terminals as port reorganises infrastructure.
	April 15, 2026 LNG remains the most deployable decarbonisation option for cruise shipping, Lloyd’s Register report finds Classification society’s latest research examines the fuel’s role in the sector’s energy transition and pathway to net zero.
	April 15, 2026 Chinese yard launches LNG dual-fuel Suezmax Crude carrier with LNG propulsion launched in Jiangsu province.
	April 15, 2026 Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker Chinese yard begins construction on 155,500-dwt vessel with Lloyd’s Register classification.
	April 15, 2026 BW LNG vessel completes first gassing-up operation with bunker barge BW Lesmes transitions from drydock to cargo readiness using an LNG bunker barge.
	April 15, 2026 LNG marine fuel shows up to 29% emissions reduction in new SGMF study Latest life cycle assessment shows improved methane slip control, with well-to-wake reductions of up to 25%.
	April 14, 2026 Changhong International begins construction on second 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vessel CHB2060, second of 18-ship series for Oceanroutes.
	April 14, 2026 Keel laid for LNG bunkering vessel Celsius Turkish shipbuilder begins construction of dual-fuel bunkering vessel for Sirius Shipping and Gasum.
	April 13, 2026 Gasum and Wasaline extend bio-LNG supply agreement to 2027 Nordic energy company renews fuel supply contract with Finnish-Swedish ferry operator through 2027.
	April 13, 2026 MOL Techno-Trade completes Japan’s first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for foreign cruise vessel Ritz-Carlton cruise ship Luminara refuelled at Nagasaki Port using truck-to-ship method on 3 April.
	April 10, 2026 Guangzhou Shipyard secures Suezmax order, delivers vessels ahead of schedule China State Shipbuilding subsidiary reports nine vessel deliveries in the first quarter of 2026.
	April 9, 2026 Sawgrass LNG & Power completes first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering at Port Everglades Operation fuelled Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Ilma on March 26, marking expansion of marine LNG infrastructure.
	April 9, 2026 Avenir LNG completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of ferry in Klaipeda Operation marks Lithuania’s first STS LNG bunkering of a ferry, expanding Avenir’s Baltic operations.
	April 8, 2026 Changhong International begins construction of first 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship for Oceanroutes Chinese yard starts work on first of 18 vessels in order from new customer.
	April 8, 2026 MOL's 12th LNG dual-fuel car carrier makes maiden call in Singapore Lazulite Ace arrives in Singapore following delivery from Japanese shipyard in March.
	April 8, 2026 James Fisher takes delivery of first FKAB-designed LNG dual-fuel chemical tanker Orca Fisher is a 6,000-dwt vessel built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou.
	April 6, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group.
	April 6, 2026 K Line secures long-term bio-LNG supply for car carrier fleet Japanese shipping company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60,800 tonnes annually.
	April 2, 2026 Fluxys Belgium reports EUR74.9m profit as LNG flows surge and hydrogen infrastructure begins Belgian gas infrastructure operator’s 2025 net profit fell 8.8% amid hydrogen and CO₂ investments.
	April 1, 2026 LNG and methanol investments risk becoming 'dead ends' for shipping decarbonisation, UCL study finds Research warns transitional marine fuels may lock in fossil infrastructure rather than enabling an ammonia pathway.
	April 1, 2026 Wah Kwong takes delivery of first LNG-ready LR2 tanker with Bureau Veritas SMART notation Frontier Venture is first in newbuild series to achieve Group 3 'augmented ship' capabilities.
	April 1, 2026 IMO calls for expert nominations for methane fuels technical seminar in May Event to cover LNG, biomethane and e-methane production, safe use and blending.
	April 1, 2026 Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers world’s first LNG dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier Japanese shipbuilder manufactures LNG fuel tank in-house, achieving over 50% EEDI reduction.
	March 31, 2026 Avenir lays keel for new LNG carrier and bunkering vessel Marine fuel supplier has commenced construction of Hull No. S-1123 as part of its newbuild programme.
	March 31, 2026 Anew Climate and Avenir complete first joint bio-LNG bunkering in Europe Partnership delivers waste-based bio-LNG from Lithuania to Swedish ferry operator via Klaipėda terminal.
	March 30, 2026 Titan Clean Fuels signs e-methane supply deal with TURN2X for 2028 delivery Bunker supplier to receive e-methane from Spanish production plant for distribution across European ports.
	March 30, 2026 Algeciras reports record LNG bunkering volumes, claims European top-three position Spanish port says it supplied 333,833 cbm of LNG across 78 ship-to-ship operations in 2025.
	March 30, 2026 T&E: Iran conflict costing shipping industry €340m a day in fuel costs Transport & Environment analysis shows marine fuel price surge has cost the industry €4.6bn since conflict began.
	March 30, 2026 Retrofit capability expands as regulatory uncertainty slows alternative-fuel conversions Lloyd’s Register warns delayed conversions could compress demand into a narrower, costlier timeframe as the fleet ages.
	March 26, 2026 Singapore prioritises maritime resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, eyes digitalisation and green fuels MPA chief outlines the sector’s adaptation to supply chain disruptions while advancing automation and alternative fuels.
	March 25, 2026 CIMC SOE starts construction on first 9,000-cbm LNG tank project South Korean shipowner SUNBO has commissioned the tanks for 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels.
	March 25, 2026 Gulf tensions expose shipping’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, says Fuelre4m Dubai-based firm warns alternative fuel infrastructure remains fragile compared to established oil and gas systems.
	March 25, 2026 CMA CGM adds 23,000-teu containership to Asia-Europe service CMA CGM Grand Palais will operate on the FAL3 route between Asia and Europe.
	March 23, 2026 RINA awards ISCC EU certification to OLT Offshore LNG Toscana for bio-LNG supply Certification enables bio-LNG use in the EU as a renewable fuel under RED II and RED III directives.
	March 20, 2026 Bureau Veritas verifies methane emissions on Brittany Ferries’ LNG vessels Verification enables ferry operator to report measured methane slip instead of regulatory default values.
	March 17, 2026 Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% stake in Avenir LNG to NYK Line The two shipping groups will jointly own the LNG bunkering business.
	March 13, 2026 Scale Green Energy launches 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel in Spain Alisios LNG will supply marine fuel from the Huelva plant, chartered by Axpo Iberia.
	March 13, 2026 Piraeus port signs LNG-fuelled car carrier deal with MOL Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' LNG-powered vessel made inaugural call at Greek port on 10 March.
	March 12, 2026 GNV Aurora completes first LNG bunkering in Genoa GNV's second LNG-powered ferry receives fuel in Italian port, with a shore power trial scheduled.
	March 12, 2026 MOL acquires 25% stake in V.Ships France, adds LNG carriers to managed fleet Japanese shipping company takes equity position in ship manager’s French subsidiary.
	March 11, 2026 AET completes first bio-LNG trial on dual-fuel tanker Tanker operator tests renewable fuel ahead of FuelEU Maritime compliance requirements
	March 10, 2026 German ferry operator TT-Line cuts CO₂ emissions with bio-LNG switch TT-Line reports emissions reduction after operating two Baltic Sea ferries on bio-LNG throughout 2025.
	March 4, 2026 ClassNK updates EU shipping emissions guidance for LNG-fuelled vessels Japanese classification society releases revised FAQs addressing methane slip measurement procedures.
	March 2, 2026 Dalian Shipbuilding begins construction on LNG dual-fuel crude tanker Development is one of a number of milestones reported by parent company over the past few days.
	March 2, 2026 Sallaum Lines launches Blue Corridor sustainability initiative for Europe–Africa ro-ro trade Company deploys LNG-capable vessels with AI routing and eco-speed protocols on new green shipping corridor.
	March 2, 2026 North Sea Port completes risk analysis for alternative fuel bunkering operations Port authority says LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia can be safely refuelled across its facilities.
	February 20, 2026 PIL’s LNG-powered vessel makes maiden call at Jordan’s Aqaba port Kota Odyssey is Pacific International Lines’ first LNG-fuelled ship to call at the Red Sea port.
	February 20, 2026 RMK Marine to equip Celsius LNG bunker vessel with gas combustion unit Turkish shipbuilder adds specialised equipment to support cool-down and gassing-up operations for LNG vessels.
	February 20, 2026 Cochin Shipyard signs contract with CMA CGM for six LNG-fuelled container vessels Indian shipbuilder to construct vessels for French shipping company.
	February 19, 2026 Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle for five Hudong-Zhonghua gas carrier designs Approvals cover LNG and ethane carriers, an FSRU, carbon capture readiness and 3D classification.
	February 19, 2026 Wärtsilä Gas Solutions wins LNG systems order for two 20,000-cbm bunkering vessels Technology group’s systems will be installed on vessels being built at a Chinese shipyard for a Hong Kong owner.
	February 18, 2026 Capital Ship Management takes delivery of LNG-ready VLCC from Chinese yard The 307,000-dwt Aristotelis II features energy-saving devices and scrubber technology.
	February 17, 2026 IMO seminar examines biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonisation Event drew 700 in-person and virtual participants, with 1,300 more following the online broadcast.
	February 16, 2026 PIL’s LNG-powered Kota Odyssey makes maiden call at Saudi Arabian port Container vessel marks first entry into the Red Sea with call at Red Sea Gateway Terminal.
	February 16, 2026 Bilbao LNG terminal secures sustainability certification for bio-LNG services Bahía de Bizkaia Gas facility gains ISCC certification, enabling renewable fuel traceability for marine bunkers.
	February 13, 2026 Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
	February 13, 2026 Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows.
	February 13, 2026 Bahía de Bizkaia Gas launches bio-LNG loading service after ISCC certification Spanish regasification terminal begins offering renewable fuel loading for trucks and vessels in January 2026.
	February 12, 2026 CircleProcess Technologies wins Qatar grant for onboard LNG-to-hydrogen conversion project Project ReformLNG aims to convert LNG into hydrogen fuel and solid carbon onboard vessels.
	February 12, 2026 Spain nears completion of standardised LNG bunkering specifications framework Document aims to harmonise LNG and bioLNG supply procedures across Spanish port authorities.
	February 12, 2026 Synergy Marine Group takes technical management of two Yang Ming LNG dual-fuel newbuilds Singapore-based ship manager assumes responsibility for 15,500-teu container vessels delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
	February 11, 2026 CIMC SOE secures orders for three LNG bunkering vessels Chinese shipbuilder adds two 20,000 cbm and one 18,900 cbm LNG bunkering vessels to order book.
	February 11, 2026 ICS survey shows maritime leaders favour LNG as industry awaits IMO net-zero vote Barometer reveals strategic shift towards conservative fuel choices amid regulatory uncertainty over decarbonisation framework.
	February 11, 2026 Petredec invests in Carnot Engines to accelerate LPG-fuelled engine development Partnership aims to deploy high-efficiency engines across transport, maritime and power generation sectors.
	February 9, 2026 Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage in Yokohama Five-way partnership delivers methanol fuel transfer between vessels at Keihin Port using domestically produced biomethanol.
	February 9, 2026 Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle to GTT’s CUBIQ LNG fuel tank design Classification society approves CUBIQ system designed to expand membrane-type LNG fuel tanks into commercial shipping.
	February 9, 2026 PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for Rotterdam as it expands ARA marine fuel operations Chinese energy trader aims to boost alternative fuels portfolio and market share in Europe.
	February 9, 2026 Tallink Group moves towards 100% renewable fuel on Helsinki–Tallinn route Megastar and MyStar ferries to run entirely on liquefied biomethane supplied by Elenger.
	February 6, 2026 Barents NaturGass begins LNG bunkering operations for Havila Kystruten in Hammerfest Norwegian supplier completes first truck-to-ship operation using newly approved two-truck simultaneous bunkering design.
	February 6, 2026 NYK signs long-term charter deals with Cheniere for new LNG carriers Japanese shipping company partners with Ocean Yield for vessels to be delivered from 2028.
	February 6, 2026 Sallaum Lines takes delivery of LNG-powered container vessel MV Ocean Legacy Shipping company receives new dual-fuel vessel from Chinese shipyard as part of fleet modernisation programme.
	February 6, 2026 Rotterdam bio-LNG bunkering surges sixfold as alternative marine fuels gain traction Port handled 17,644 cbm of bio-LNG in 2025, while biomethanol volumes tripled year-on-year.
	February 5, 2026 TFG Marine calls for digital transformation to manage alternative fuel risks CFO says transparency and digital solutions are essential as the marine fuels sector faces volatility from diversification.
	February 5, 2026 Reganosa’s Mugardos terminal adds bio-LNG bunkering for ships and trucks Spanish facility obtains EU sustainability certification to supply renewable fuel with 92% lower emissions.
	February 4, 2026 HD Hyundai Heavy Industries receives design approval for 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle following joint development project with South Korean shipbuilder.
	February 4, 2026 LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports.
	February 4, 2026 Viking Line secures biogas supply for 2026 after tenfold increase in biofuel use Åland-based ferry operator aims to maintain 50% biogas blend throughout the year on two vessels.
	February 4, 2026 GNV takes delivery of second LNG-powered vessel Aurora from Chinese shipyard Vessel to enter service on Genoa–Palermo route in April, completing first fleet renewal phase.
	February 3, 2026 MOL secures two 12,000-cbm CO₂ carriers for Northern Lights expansion Japanese shipowner to deliver vessels in 2028 for cross-border carbon transport and storage project.
	February 3, 2026 MOL and ONGC sign 15-year charter deal for two ethane carriers Japanese shipowner expands fleet to 16 vessels with newbuildings scheduled for delivery in 2028.
	February 2, 2026 Lloyd’s Register publishes first guidance notes for onboard hydrogen generation systems Classification society addresses regulatory gap as shipowners explore producing hydrogen from alternative fuels onboard.
	February 2, 2026 Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
	February 2, 2026 Jiangnan Shipyard secures order for four LNG carriers from Shell Chinese yard to build 175,000-cbm vessels for delivery between 2028 and 2029.
	January 30, 2026 Valencia and Santos ports establish green corridor to decarbonise transatlantic trade Ports sign agreement to promote low-emission fuels and shore power on Europe–South America route.
	January 30, 2026 Green Pearl LNG bunkering vessel enters service in Genoa The 7,500-cbm dual-fuel vessel will provide ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck LNG supply services.
	January 30, 2026 Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025 Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase.
	January 30, 2026 Galveston LNG Bunker Port signs vessel partnership with TOTE Services Agreement establishes framework for Jones Act LNG bunker vessel development on the US Gulf Coast.
	January 30, 2026 Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 550th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation Singapore operation supplied LNG to dual-fuel PCTC Lake Villarica via FueLNG Bellina bunker vessel.
	January 29, 2026 Oshima Shipbuilding receives approval for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle for 64,000-dwt vessel concept accommodating ammonia, methanol and LNG.
	January 28, 2026 Wärtsilä to supply ammonia engine for Skarv Shipping newbuild in China Norwegian operator’s vessel will be the first newbuild to use Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution.
	January 27, 2026 CIMC Raffles delivers 7,000-car LNG-fuelled carrier 70 days ahead of schedule Norwegian Car Carriers takes delivery of dual-fuel PCTC NOCC Adriatic from Chinese shipyard.
	January 27, 2026 Keel laid for 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Construction begins on crude oil tanker for Andes Tankers I Inc.
	January 26, 2026 2025 Marine Fuel Review \| Steve Bee, VPS VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
	January 26, 2026 Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
	January 26, 2026 ICS releases deck procedures guide covering alternative fuel bunkering Publication completes trilogy of operational guides alongside bridge and engine room resources.
	January 26, 2026 Union Maritime takes delivery of world’s first LNG- and wind-powered LR2 tanker MT SPA features dual-fuel capability and WindWings technology, with second sister vessel on order.
	January 23, 2026 Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January.
	January 22, 2026 Dalian Shipbuilding's wind-assisted LNG carrier design receives Bureau Veritas approval Design combines dual-fuel propulsion with foldable wing sails to cut emissions by 2,900 tonnes annually.
	January 21, 2026 PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for London or Rotterdam role Company aims to expand sustainable marine fuel portfolio and strengthen ARA region presence.