January, 2026
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Thu29Jan
Oil Whiplashes Up As U.S. Military Is Reportedly Poised To Stoke Iran Regime Change
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan announces plans for full Tengiz recovery next week.
 Oil Whiplashes Up As U.S. Military Is Reportedly Poised To Stoke Iran Regime Change
Thu29Jan
IACS Publishes Safety Framework for Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems on Ships
New unified requirement sets out how ammonia leak-control systems should be designed, tested and approved.
 IACS Publishes Safety Framework for Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems on Ships
Thu29Jan
Hafnia and Socatra Take Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol Tanker
The vessel will operate on a long-term charter with TotalEnergies.
 Hafnia and Socatra Take Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol Tanker
Thu29Jan
Wartsila to Equip Molslinjen's New Ferry with Electric Propulsion System
Wartsila will provide propulsion systems for all three battery-electric ferries being built for the Danish operator.
 Wartsila to Equip Molslinjen's New Ferry with Electric Propulsion System
Wed28Jan
Sky-High Geopolitical Hostilities Not Enough To Prevent Sudden Dip In Oil
Meanwhile, India logs record non-Russian oil imports.
 Sky-High Geopolitical Hostilities Not Enough To Prevent Sudden Dip In Oil
Wed28Jan
CMA CGM's New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Enters Service
The new vessel will be deployed on CMA CGM's Asia-South America service.
 CMA CGM's New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Enters Service
Wed28Jan
Trio to Develop Ammonia Power System to Replace Marine Generators
Vinssen, Samsung Heavy Industries and Amogy have launched a joint project to develop a 1 MW system using ammonia to generate electricity onboard ships.
 Trio to Develop Ammonia Power System to Replace Marine Generators
Wed28Jan
IMO Starts Work on Safety Rules for Nuclear and Alternative Propulsion
IMO's sub-committee has prepared a work plan to develop a safety regulatory framework to support the uptake of new propulsion technologies and alternative fuels.
 IMO Starts Work on Safety Rules for Nuclear and Alternative Propulsion
Wed28Jan
Maritime Firms Back XFuel in New Funding to Scale Drop-in Fuel Technology for Shipping
NYK Line and Stolt Ventures back the company as it explores long-term offtake arrangements for its low-carbon fuels.
 Maritime Firms Back XFuel in New Funding to Scale Drop-in Fuel Technology for Shipping
Wed28Jan
INSIGHT: How to Avoid Recruiting the Wrong Bunker Trader
Even well-intentioned professionals can fall foul of the rules if they do not fully understand them.
 INSIGHT: How to Avoid Recruiting the Wrong Bunker Trader