March, 2026
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Wed04Mar
Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
The claim comes after President Trump said the US will provide insurance coverage and escort ships through the key oil transit route.
 Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
Wed04Mar
Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply
A company representative tells Ship & Bunker that it has already received multiple customer requests for methanol supply.
 Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply
Wed04Mar
UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels
LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC's bunker fuel consumption in 2025.
 UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels
Wed04Mar
Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions.
 Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Wed04Mar
MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions
Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery.
 MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions
Tue03Mar
Russian LNG Carrier On Fire in Mediterranean: Report
The Russia-flagged 138,028 m3 LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz reportedly has a fire onboard and the status of its crew is currently unknown.
 Russian LNG Carrier On Fire in Mediterranean: Report
Tue03Mar
70-80% of Fujairah Bunker Barges Now Not Operating: Spotbarge
A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker.
 70-80% of Fujairah Bunker Barges Now Not Operating: Spotbarge
Tue03Mar
Drone Crash Incident Reported at Salalah Port
A local source tells Ship & Bunker that authorities are currently saying there is no impact on the port due to the incident.
 Drone Crash Incident Reported at Salalah Port
Tue03Mar
New Drone Attack Reported on Bunkering Terminal at Port of Duqm
The port's bunker terminal came under attack early on Tuesday, with a fuel tank hit and no further information yet on damage, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
 New Drone Attack Reported on Bunkering Terminal at Port of Duqm
Tue03Mar
Fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone Brought Under Control
Authorities say normal operations have resumed at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
 Fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone Brought Under Control