EMEA News

AYK Energy to Supply Battery System for German Research Vessel

The contract covers delivery of a 131-tonne battery system for the new Polarstern ice-class vessel due to enter service in 2030.

3 Mar 2026

Marsa LNG Bunkering Facility in Oman Advances with Tank Roof Lift

Marsa LNG LLC is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (80%) and the Omani exploration company OQEP (20%).

3 Mar 2026

Middle East Disruption Extends Bunker Sample Transit Times

Testing agency FOBAS advises vessels to retain bunker samples onboard and land them outside the affected region amid escalating disruption.

3 Mar 2026

Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz is Closed, Warns Ships Will Be Targeted: Report

An IRGC official warns that any vessel trying to pass the Strait will be set on fire.

3 Mar 2026

FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity

Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.

2 Mar 2026

Peninsula-Chartered Tanker Sustains 'Minor Damage' in Iranian Attack

The vessel has now safely returned to anchorage in Dubai, a company spokesman tells Ship & Bunker.

2 Mar 2026

QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Attacks

The decision follows Iranian attacks on the firm's facilities.

2 Mar 2026

Crew Member Killed in Strike on Tanker Off Oman

A projectile hit triggered a fire in the vessel's engine room, forcing the crew to abandon ship.

2 Mar 2026

Mureloil Launces Hybrid Bunker Tanker for Repsol Charter

The vessel can carry out bunkering operations in 100% electric mode.

2 Mar 2026

New Ship Attack Reported in Bahrain

The ship came under attack at the Port of Bahrain at 2:57 AM UTC on Monday.

2 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery Shut Down After Drone Attack: Report

A fire was reported at the plant earlier in the day.

2 Mar 2026

Most Middle East Ports Operating Normally Despite Isolated Incidents

Escalating regional tensions and vessels steering clear of Gulf waters could begin to weigh on bunker demand.

2 Mar 2026

World Shipping Council Warns of Wider Trade Impact from Middle East Crisis

MSC says diverting vessels from the region would extend transit times and disrupt established liner schedules.

2 Mar 2026

Maritime Insurer Gard Cancels War Risk Cover for Iran and Gulf Waters

The cancellation takes effect from 00:00 GMT on March 5, following the required 72 hours' notice.

2 Mar 2026

UAE's Jebel Ali Port Operations Resume After Temporary Halt: Report

Jebel Ali has resumed terminal activity after a precautionary suspension linked to a fire caused by debris from an aerial interception.

2 Mar 2026

Shipping Firm MSC Cancels All Middle East Cargo Bookings

The container line has directed ships in and heading towards the Gulf to move to designated safe shelter areas.

2 Mar 2026

UK Shore Power Faces Commercial Reality Check: NatPower Marine

High electricity costs could undermine use of shore power, keeping marine fuel the cheaper option at berth.

27 Feb 2026

North Sea Port Ready for Alternative Fuel Bunkering Following Risk Analysis

Independent risk study confirms LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia can be safely bunkered across the port area.

27 Feb 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Bitoil Group Seeks Team Lead-Bunker Trading in Dubai

The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in bunker trading and sales.

27 Feb 2026

Naftomar Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel LPG Vessel

The 93,000 m3 vessel is fitted with a dual-fuel engine from Everllence.

27 Feb 2026