March, 2026
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Thu26Mar
StormGeo Says Commercial Blind Spots Undermine Voyage Optimisation
StormGeo says improved commercial alignment in voyage planning could deliver 3-8% gains in total voyage cost performance.
 StormGeo Says Commercial Blind Spots Undermine Voyage Optimisation
Thu26Mar
ABB Upgrades Propulsion Systems on CoolCo's LNG Carriers
The upgrades cover nine vessels, improving reliability and extending operational life.
 ABB Upgrades Propulsion Systems on CoolCo's LNG Carriers
Thu26Mar
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Tax Refund on Bunker Sales
NuStar Energy had requested a $2.4 million franchise tax refund on marine fuel sales at Texas ports to nonresident purchasers for the tax years 2011 to 2013.
 Texas Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Tax Refund on Bunker Sales
Thu26Mar
Future of Engine Retrofits Market Depends on Regulatory Clarity: LR
LR says methanol engines could be adapted to run on ethanol with relative ease.
 Future of Engine Retrofits Market Depends on Regulatory Clarity: LR
Thu26Mar
Construction Begins on Second Methanol-Ready Tanker for Essberger
The 13,000 DWT chemical tanker will feature 18 cargo tanks.
 Construction Begins on Second Methanol-Ready Tanker for Essberger
Thu26Mar
Drone Attack Hits Suezmax Tanker in Turkish Waters: Report
The tanker Altura was hit by an unmanned marine vehicle 15 miles from the Bosphorus in the Black Sea on Thursday morning.
 Drone Attack Hits Suezmax Tanker in Turkish Waters: Report
Thu26Mar
China Ships First Domestically Blended Marine Biofuel to Qingdao
The shipment builds on the Zhoushan pilot as China advances domestic biofuel bunkering supply.
 China Ships First Domestically Blended Marine Biofuel to Qingdao
Thu26Mar
Pacific Islands Push IMO to Tighten CII Amid Net-Zero Framework Delay
The countries oppose any changes to the NZF, arguing it is already heavily compromised
 Pacific Islands Push IMO to Tighten CII Amid Net-Zero Framework Delay
Thu26Mar
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 12
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 19 – March 25, 2026.
 Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 12
Thu26Mar
Laskaridis Explores Wind Propulsion Use Across Fleet
The project will assess suction sail technology using real data and independent validation.
 Laskaridis Explores Wind Propulsion Use Across Fleet