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Oil Extends Gains On Reduced U.S. Output, Rising Red Sea Tensions

Meanwhile, Donald Trump stirs tensions stateside with new tariff.

8 Jul 2025

VPS: A Stack of Reasons for Continuous Emissions Monitors in Shipping

Chris Briggs of VPS Emsys discusses the growing need for continuous emissions monitoring systems in the shipping industry.

8 Jul 2025 · Chris Briggs – VP Commercial, VPS Emsys

DNV Seeks to Build Maritime Nuclear Propulsion Team

The firm is seeking to hire two research scientists in Norway and plans to establish a dedicated team on nuclear propulsion as part of its maritime programme.

8 Jul 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for First in Three Sessions

Global VLSFO prices declined at the start of the week.

8 Jul 2025

Houthis Claim Attacked Bulk Carrier Has Sunk in Red Sea

Houthis say they will continue to attack ships with any links to Israel.

8 Jul 2025

Oil Jumps As New-Found Bears Shrug Off OPEC's Massive Output Boost

Analysts now think strong demand is driving the market.

7 Jul 2025

Titan Adopts FuelBoss Digital Service for LNG Bunkering

Titan says the integration of digital services will enable the firm to improve operations.

7 Jul 2025

CMA CGM Deploys New LNG-Fuelled Boxship on Asia-US East Coast Route

The vessel is the fourth in a series of eight 8,000 TEU ships ordered by CMA CGM.

7 Jul 2025

More Companies and Ships Sanctioned by the US for Alleged Iranian Oil Trade

12 vessels, including four LPG tankers, have been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department.

7 Jul 2025

Eight OPEC+ Members Announce Bigger August Output Increase

The eight members have agreed to increase production by 548,000 b/d in August, up from a 411,000 b/d increase in July.

7 Jul 2025

Core Power-Led Consortium Explores Floating Nuclear Plant for the Mediterranean

A Core Power-led partnership is assessing the development of floating nuclear plants to supply electricity and support zero-emission port operations.

7 Jul 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady Despite Drop in Crude

Global VLSFO prices rose overall last week.

7 Jul 2025

More Losses For Oil As OPEC Meeting And Output Hikes Loom

But Barclays forecasts an improved demand outlook.

4 Jul 2025

Babcock to Supply Ammonia Fuel Systems for Trafigura's Newbuilds

The ammonia-fuelled carriers are expected to be delivered in 2028.

4 Jul 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs for First Day in Nine

Bunker prices jumped for the first time in almost two weeks on Thursday.

4 Jul 2025

Maersk Tankers Brings Technical Ops In-House Ahead of Ammonia Fleet Launch

Maersk Tankers is bringing technical management back in-house as it prepares to launch its first ammonia-fuelled vessels from 2026.

4 Jul 2025

Oil Dips On OPEC Concerns, As China Data Is Also Reassessed

Meanwhile, an analyst paints a grim picture of oil prices for the rest of 2025.

3 Jul 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 26

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 26 – July 2, 2025.

3 Jul 2025

Bunker Holding to Appoint First Director of Sales and Operational Development

The new director previously worked for subsidiary Dan-Bunkering since August 2013.

3 Jul 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Three-Week Low

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index slipped by $1/mt to $552/mt on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level since June 12.

3 Jul 2025