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CMT Cautions Against Fuel Quality Risks at Major Bunkering Ports
CMT Cautions Against Fuel Quality Risks at Major Bunkering Ports
The company says geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions could be contributing to bunker fuel quality issues.
28 Oct 2026
US Proposes Extending Suspension of Port Fees on Chinese-Linked Vessels
US Proposes Extending Suspension of Port Fees on Chinese-Linked Vessels
The proposed extension would keep the port fee suspension in place through January 9, 2027.
28 Oct 2026
Oil Drops As Iran Touts Diplomacy – And The Gulf Braces For An “Intense Military Campaign”
Oil Drops As Iran Touts Diplomacy – And The Gulf Braces For An “Intense Military Campaign”
Meanwhile, UBS raises its forecast for Brent prices.
28 Oct 2026
Joint Industry Group Releases Digital Emissions Reporting Frameworks
Joint Industry Group Releases Digital Emissions Reporting Frameworks
The voluntary frameworks aim to simplify data sharing and reduce duplication in vessel emissions reporting.
27 Oct 2026
BAR Technologies Says Tanker Owners Cannot Ignore Retrofit Potential
BAR Technologies Says Tanker Owners Cannot Ignore Retrofit Potential
High vessel values and delayed newbuild deliveries strengthen the case for fitting older tankers with wind propulsion, the company says.
27 Oct 2026
Monjasa Appoints New Trading Director in Singapore
Monjasa Appoints New Trading Director in Singapore
Simone Piredda replaces Morten Jacobsen as the firm's new trading director in Singapore.
27 Oct 2026
Norway Sees Merit in Multiplier Under IMO's Net-Zero Framework
Norway Sees Merit in Multiplier Under IMO's Net-Zero Framework
Norway suggests that the multiplier should be reviewed every three years.
27 Oct 2026
Nuclear-Powered Ships Cannot Compete with Conventional Vessels Without NZF: UCL Study
Nuclear-Powered Ships Cannot Compete with Conventional Vessels Without NZF: UCL Study
Dr Tristan Smith of UCL says supporters of nuclear-powered shipping should back the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework.
27 Oct 2026
Oil Extends Losses On Optimism For Iran-Led Talks With Middle East Leaders - While The West Braces For More Hostilities
Oil Extends Losses On Optimism For Iran-Led Talks With Middle East Leaders - While The West Braces For More Hostilities
Meanwhile, Staunovo says Brent will remain near $110 for the rest of the year.
27 Oct 2026
Oil Down As Analysts Revert To Peace Hopes And Trump Debates Relaunch Of Iran Strikes Within 96 Hours
Oil Down As Analysts Revert To Peace Hopes And Trump Debates Relaunch Of Iran Strikes Within 96 Hours
Meanwhile, October is worst month for Hormuz attacks - but over 1.5 billion barrels have passed through anyway.
26 Oct 2026
Balearia Floats Out First Electric Fast Ferry
Balearia Floats Out First Electric Fast Ferry
The catamaran is due to enter service between Spain and Morocco in summer 2027.
26 Oct 2026
MI and Green Marine Partner on Methanol Training
MI and Green Marine Partner on Methanol Training
The partnership will focus on crew training, bunkering procedures, fuel handling and emergency preparedness.
26 Oct 2026
WinGD's Variable Compression Technology for Dual-Fuel Engines Wins BV Approval
WinGD's Variable Compression Technology for Dual-Fuel Engines Wins BV Approval
The technology allows dual-fuel engines to adjust compression ratios according to fuel type and engine load, helping improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
26 Oct 2026
ClassNK Releases Onboard Carbon Capture Handbook
ClassNK Releases Onboard Carbon Capture Handbook
The handbook covers technical, regulatory and infrastructure requirements for implementing onboard carbon capture systems.
26 Oct 2026
INTERVIEW: Propeller Eyes More Deals & Tech as Rising Bunker Trading Costs Fuels Market Consolidation
INTERVIEW: Propeller Eyes More Deals & Tech as Rising Bunker Trading Costs Fuels Market Consolidation
Some smaller traders lack the cash for today's prices, and Propeller is ready to plug them in to its trading and back-office engine.
26 Oct 2026
Oil Climbs To Six-Month High As Analysts Concede U.S./Iran War May Soon Resume
Oil Climbs To Six-Month High As Analysts Concede U.S./Iran War May Soon Resume
Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to tout its energy security.
23 Oct 2026
Hanwha Power Gets ABS Approval for Battery-Powered Boxship Design
Hanwha Power Gets ABS Approval for Battery-Powered Boxship Design
The 1,700 TEU container ship design uses containerised battery units that can be handled like standard cargo containers.
23 Oct 2026
Safe Bulkers Takes Delivery of First Methanol Dual-Fuel Kamsarmax
Safe Bulkers Takes Delivery of First Methanol Dual-Fuel Kamsarmax
The company plans to add a second methanol dual-fuel vessel next year.
23 Oct 2026
VIEWPOINT: Carbon Capture Needs a Business Case, Not Just a Safety Framework
VIEWPOINT: Carbon Capture Needs a Business Case, Not Just a Safety Framework
Safety guidelines alone will not make onboard carbon capture commercially viable, writes EmissionLink's Philippos Ioulianou.
23 Oct 2026 · Philippos Ioulianou, Managing director, EmissionLink
Iran Attacks Push Oil Into Overbought Territory For Third Time In A Week
Iran Attacks Push Oil Into Overbought Territory For Third Time In A Week
Iran is growing more desperate - "and even more dangerous": analyst.
22 Oct 2026