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Vard Delivers First Cyber-Notated Vessels
Vard Delivers First Cyber-Notated Vessels
Cyber notations confirm a vessel's ability to prevent, withstand and recover from cyber attacks.
2 Jun 2025
BC Petroenergy DMCC Hires Former World Fuel Services Manager
BC Petroenergy DMCC Hires Former World Fuel Services Manager
The new hire had previously worked for World Fuel Services since 2014.
2 Jun 2025
May Saw Dip in Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders: DNV
May Saw Dip in Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders: DNV
Only 16 alternative-capable ships were ordered in May, down from 49 in April.
2 Jun 2025
Eight OPEC+ Members to Raise Oil Output Again in July
Eight OPEC+ Members to Raise Oil Output Again in July
The countries will add another 411,000 bpd to their output in July.
2 Jun 2025
Singapore and France Deepen Maritime Ties
Singapore and France Deepen Maritime Ties
They aim to conduct pilot bio-methane bunkering and enhance maritime digitalisation.
2 Jun 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Three-Week Low
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Three-Week Low
Global VLSFO prices dropped at the end of the week.
2 Jun 2025
Shipping Faces Biofuel Crunch as Demand Outpaces Supply: Rystad Energy
Shipping Faces Biofuel Crunch as Demand Outpaces Supply: Rystad Energy
Rystad Energy says biofuels production capacity is falling short, creating a supply gap that could slow the transition.
2 Jun 2025
OPEC Fears Dominate Crude Trading, Another Weekly Loss Logged
OPEC Fears Dominate Crude Trading, Another Weekly Loss Logged
But some metrics are pointing to near-term strength.
30 May 2025
INSIGHT: A Deep Dive Into Well-to-Wake Bunker Management
INSIGHT: A Deep Dive Into Well-to-Wake Bunker Management
Glander International Bunkering discusses the need for a comprehensive approach to bunker procurement.
30 May 2025 · Glander International Bunkering
Bunker Holding Group Streamlines Legal Structure to Simplify Operations
Bunker Holding Group Streamlines Legal Structure to Simplify Operations
The company tells Ship & Bunker that the restructuring will not affect current back-office operations or result in job losses.
30 May 2025
Bunker Holding Head of Global Operations Steps Down
Bunker Holding Head of Global Operations Steps Down
Søren Høll has stepped down as head of global operations at Bunker Holding as of this month.
30 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Drops
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Drops
Global VLSFO prices held steady on Thursday.
30 May 2025
Moeve Brings Biofuels to the Canary Islands
Moeve Brings Biofuels to the Canary Islands
The deal is Moeve's largest biofuel supply to date, and its first in the Canary Islands.
30 May 2025
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 21
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 21
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 22 – May 28, 2025.
29 May 2025
VPS on Distillates: The Trouble-Free Fuel?
VPS on Distillates: The Trouble-Free Fuel?
Steve Bee of VPS discusses fuel quality considerations as distillates become more widely used because of the Mediterranean ECA.
29 May 2025
CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Merger Moves Forward
CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Merger Moves Forward
The merger will create one of the world's largest diversified maritime groups, with a combined fleet of about 250 vessels.
29 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances With Crude
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances With Crude
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO gained $1/mt to $532/mt on Wednesday, having reached its lowest level since May 12 the previous day.
29 May 2025
Ammonia-Fuelled Ships Could Be Best Choice Under IMO 2028 Deal: Report
Ammonia-Fuelled Ships Could Be Best Choice Under IMO 2028 Deal: Report
A study by UMAS and UCL shows that ammonia could be the lowest-cost option as early as 2028.
29 May 2025
BAR's Wind Propulsion System Receives Design Approval from BV
BAR's Wind Propulsion System Receives Design Approval from BV
BAR Technologies says its wind propulsion system can reduce bunker consumption by an average of 1.5 mt/day.
29 May 2025
India and Rotterdam Seek to Establish Green Bunker Supply Chain
India and Rotterdam Seek to Establish Green Bunker Supply Chain
AM Green and Rotterdam Port plan to develop a green energy supply chain between India and northwest Europe.
28 May 2025