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March, 2025
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Mon31Mar	LR Approves Ammonia Fuel Systems of Trafigura's Newbuilds The dual-fuel ammonia vessels under construction are expected to be delivered by 2028.
Mon31Mar	Zespri Trials Biofuel for Kiwi Fruit Shipment to China The vessel bunkered biofuel in Hong Kong due to the unavailability of biofuel blends in New Zealand.
Mon31Mar	Taiwan's Yang Ming Orders Three Methanol-Fuelled Boxships The three dual-fuel container ships will be delivered between 2028 and 2029.
Mon31Mar	PIL and ABS Partner to Advance Maritime Operations The partnership seeks to enhance PIL's fleet resilience by driving innovation, knowledge exchange, and decarbonisation efforts.
Fri28Mar	ElbOil Hires Supply Manager in Singapore The new hire was previously a bunker purchaser for Integr8 Fuels.
Fri28Mar	NYK's Ammonia-Fuelled Tug Achieves Up to 95% GHG Reduction The tugboat has been modified to run on ammonia and will continue its operations in Tokyo.
Fri28Mar	ClassNK Grants Approval to Rigid Windsail of OceanWings ClassNK sees growing interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems in shipping.
Thu27Mar	MPA to Launch Digital Training Platform for Alternative Fuels The prototype was showcased at Singapore Maritime Week and will be ready for launch in the second half of 2025.
Thu27Mar	DNV Grants Design Approval for Chinese Ammonia-Ready Vessel DNV sees green ammonia as a strong contender to decarbonise the shipping sector.
Wed26Mar	Singapore's CSA Secures Key Deals for Electric Vessel Adoption CSA signs key deals to trial an electric supply boat and develop a marine charging network.

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01Apr

1CMA CGM Sues GCC Over Alleged Bad Bunkers

The container line alleges GCC supplied its vessels with about 33,628 mt of contaminated VLSFO in Houston between March and June 2023.
31Mar

2Varo Energy Targets 10% of Europe's Bunker Market with Preem Acquisition

The acquisition will boost Varo Energy's biofuel supply footprint along with conventional fuels.
28Mar

3ISCC Raises Concern Over Possible EU Suspension of Its Certification

ISCC said it is aware that discussions are going on in the EU to suspend its certification recognition for waste-based biofuels.
01Apr

4Shell to Boost LNG Bunker Supply with Pavilion Energy Acquisition

Shell has now acquired 100% of Pavilion Energy.
31Mar

5VLSFO Now Being Offered in Port of Prince Rupert

The product is being offered at the Canadian West Coast port alongside MGO,
31Mar

6Brazil Physical Bunker Suppler Raizen Significantly Scales Back Operations

The company will maintain LSMGO deliveries in Rio de Janeiro only, Ship & Bunker understands.
01Apr

7Taiwan Tightens Inspections on China-Linked Vessels: GAC

Vessels with backgrounds from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to obtain permission from authorities for direct navigation permits.
27Mar

8Plaza Marine Expands to Houston, Appoints Three New Executives

The firm has appointed Danny Yasosky as chief development officer, Brian Pickering as vice president for operations and marketing and Jonathan DeRosa as managing director of trading and sales.
31Mar

9BUNKER JOBS: Bunker Trader/Broker in Europe

Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd is seeking candidates for a trader/broker role in Europe, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker.
26Mar

10New Bunker Supplier Sea Leader Adds e-BDNs to Service

The company is preparing to roll the service out to all of its customers over the next two or three months, a Sea Leader representative tells Ship & Bunker.

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