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EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap, Adds Over 100 Ships to Sanctions List

EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap, Adds Over 100 Ships to Sanctions List

The EU has unveiled its new sanctions package against Russia, cutting the oil price cap to $47.6/bbl and blacklisting over 100 more vessels, including for the first time an Indian refinery linked to Rosneft.
  1. 22Jul
    Two maritime projects in Alaska and one project in Pennsylvania have been awarded funding. Read in Full
  2. 21Jul
    Meanwhile, Poland lays claim to a massive oil and gas deposit. Read in Full
  3. 21Jul
    Lila Global has joined Tankers International's VLCC pool with its vessel Lila Kochi, expanding the pool to 29 ships. Read in Full
  4. 21Jul
    The rebranding of RMK Maritime as EA Gibson Capital marks a strategic step in strengthening Gibson's maritime finance and advisory capabilities. Read in Full
  5. 21Jul
    The 8,500 dwt ship has been built by Turkey's Atlas Shipyard. Read in Full
  6. 21Jul
    With the new order, Van Oord will grow its subsea installation vessel fleet to five. Read in Full
  7. 21Jul
    OrbitMI has agreed to acquire Canadian AI firm AuQub to enhance real-time decision-making and automate maritime workflows. Read in Full
  8. 21Jul
    Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at its lowest level since June 12 on Friday. Read in Full
  9. 21Jul
    Each vessel will be chartered on a three-year contract to an unnamed container line. Read in Full
  10. 18Jul
    But Iraq's output disruptions are stoking tightness fears. Read in Full
  11. 18Jul
    Anemoi has developed an in-service performance verification process for wind-assisted propulsion systems. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 351.50 4.50 723.50 9.00 749.50 9.50
Rotterdam 289.00 29.00 594.50 59.50 616.50 61.50
Houston 303.00 2.00 623.50 4.50 646.00 4.00
Fujairah 227.50 5.00 468.00 10.50 485.00 11.00

Top Stories More

  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'
    Jul 17
    CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees a return to stronger profitability 'in the near future', she tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. Bunker Holding Hires Head of New Global Supply Organisation
    Jun 26
    Mikkel Kannegaard has joined Bunker Holding as head of its newly established global supply organisation as of this month.
  4. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'
    Jul 17
    CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees a return to stronger profitability 'in the near future', she tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. HSFO Demand Lifts Rotterdam Q2 Bunker Sales as VLSFO Shrinks
    Jul 16
    Rotterdam's bunker sales grew marginally in Q2.
  3. ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Drop in 1H 2025 on Lower VLSFO Demand
    Jul 15
    About 26.73 million mt of bunker fuel was sold in the first half of 2025, down by 0.9% from last year.
  4. Panama Bunker Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in June
    Jul 14
    About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month.
  5. VIEWPOINT: Long Non-Compete Clauses Unfairly Victimise Older Employees
    Jul 09
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the use of non-compete clauses in the bunker trader job market.
  6. VPS: A Stack of Reasons for Continuous Emissions Monitors in Shipping
    Jul 08
    Chris Briggs of VPS Emsys discusses the growing need for continuous emissions monitoring systems in the shipping industry.
  7. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  8. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.
  9. Real Power Versus Corporate Titles: A Dichotomy?
    Jun 24
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses where power really lies in a bunker organisation.
  10. Jun 23
    Stanley George of VPS discusses how the use of biofuels can affect engine lubrication.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Houthi Strikes Lead to Second Ship Sinking in Red Sea This Week
    Jul 10
    15 crew members are missing from the bulk carrier, with some reportedly being kidnapped by the Houthis.
  2. IMO Chief Urges Dialogue as Red Sea Attacks Reignite After Lull
    Jul 09
    Arsenio Dominguez calls for intensified diplomatic efforts after strikes on Magic Seas and Eternity C mark the first Red Sea attacks since October.
  3. Houthis Claim Attacked Bulk Carrier Has Sunk in Red Sea
    Jul 08
    Houthis say they will continue to attack ships with any links to Israel.
  4. UK Reports New Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Jul 07
    The ship came under attack 51 nautical miles west of Al Hudaydah at 4:34 PM UTC on Monday.
  5. Ship Abandoned in Red Sea After Attack Causes Fire on Board
    Jul 06
    The ship came under attack about 51 nautical miles south-west of Al Hudaydah in Yemen at about 11:25 AM UTC on Sunday.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. US Approves $35 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Projects
    Jul 22
    Two maritime projects in Alaska and one project in Pennsylvania have been awarded funding.
  2. Dutch Firm Longship Takes Delivery of Fourth Diesel-Electric Ship
    Jul 21
    The 8,500 dwt ship has been built by Turkey's Atlas Shipyard.
  3. Van Oord Orders Methanol-Powered Vessel Pair
    Jul 21
    With the new order, Van Oord will grow its subsea installation vessel fleet to five.
  4. Norway's MPCC Orders Four Alt-Fuel Ready Boxships
    Jul 21
    Each vessel will be chartered on a three-year contract to an unnamed container line.
  5. K Line Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled Car Carrier
    Jul 18
    The 75,259 gross tonne vessel can carry around 6,900 vehicles.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 508.50 2.00 722.00 1.50 427.50 0.50
Global 20 Ports Average 550.00 0.50 775.00 1.50 467.00 0.00
Global Average Bunker Price 588.00 0.00 818.50 2.50 479.50 0.50
Singapore 516.50 3.00 692.50 3.50 421.00 3.50
Rotterdam 506.00 1.50 713.50 14.00 438.50 1.50
Fujairah 511.00 3.00 750.00 2.50 404.00 4.50
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Hong Kong 533.00 0.50 695.00 14.00 440.00 2.50
Istanbul 680.00 8.00 839.50 6.00 568.50 4.00
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