October, 2026
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Mon12Oct
ANALYSIS: Implied Bunker Demand of Ships Reporting to IMO Flat at 246 Million mt in 2025 as Share of Tonnage Reporting Falls
Reported volumes dipped 1.2%, but with less tonnage reporting, demand from the in-scope fleet held at 246 million mt, with volumes outside the reporting rules on top of that.
 ANALYSIS: Implied Bunker Demand of Ships Reporting to IMO Flat at 246 Million mt in 2025 as Share of Tonnage Reporting Falls
Mon12Oct
Tanker Struck by UAV Near Oman's Sohar Anchorage
The incident occurred on Sunday, with some crew members onboard reported missing.
 Tanker Struck by UAV Near Oman's Sohar Anchorage
Mon12Oct
Singapore LNG Corporation Begins Work on Third Jetty to Support LNG Bunkering
Construction of SLNG's third jetty at its Jurong Island terminal is expected to be completed in the second half of 2028.
 Singapore LNG Corporation Begins Work on Third Jetty to Support LNG Bunkering
Mon12Oct
SIBCON 2026: Delegates Gather in Singapore for World's Largest Bunkering Event
Three days at Resorts World Sentosa open with a standards symposium before keynotes from Shell, PetroChina and Vitol.
 SIBCON 2026: Delegates Gather in Singapore for World's Largest Bunkering Event
Fri09Oct
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Panama; Canal Transits Continue as Authority Inspects Facilities
Canal authority reports no effect on transits while inspections continue, and the Pacific tsunami warning has been lifted.
 Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Panama; Canal Transits Continue as Authority Inspects Facilities
Fri09Oct
US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel for Six Months After Trump-Putin Call
General License 135 authorises the sale, shipping and import of Russian diesel until April 7, 2027, but EU and UK sanctions are unchanged.
 US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel for Six Months After Trump-Putin Call
Fri09Oct
Oil Gains On Hurricane Worries But Capped By Yet More Talk Of U.S./Iran Peace
Meanwhile, China plans to resume refined fuel exports.
 Oil Gains On Hurricane Worries But Capped By Yet More Talk Of U.S./Iran Peace
Fri09Oct
Ammonia Bunkering Trial Planned for Converted LNG-Fuelled Vessel
The 2003-built platform supply vessel has been converted from LNG to ammonia propulsion.
 Ammonia Bunkering Trial Planned for Converted LNG-Fuelled Vessel
Fri09Oct
Peninsula Vessel Joins EMSA Oil Spill Response Network
The marine fuel supplier's tanker Panama 100 will provide standby oil spill response capability in the Canary Islands.
 Peninsula Vessel Joins EMSA Oil Spill Response Network
Fri09Oct
NYK to Issue Transition Bonds to Support LNG-Fuelled Vessel Investments
The group's seventh transition bond issuance will support decarbonisation projects, including investments in LNG-fuelled vessels.
 NYK to Issue Transition Bonds to Support LNG-Fuelled Vessel Investments