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Methanol Institute Rebrands as The Global Methanol Alliance

Trade body says the new identity reflects methanol's spread across sectors, with more than 150 methanol-capable vessels now in service.

2 Sep 2026

Shipping Lawyers Launch Mediation Firm SeaSolveX With Eye on Hormuz Dispute Wave

Founders urge a "mediation first" policy, arguing the best outcomes are forged in the boardroom rather than imposed in the courtroom.

2 Sep 2026

Onboard Carbon Capture Viable Retrofit for Ships With Over 10 Years' Trading Life: LR

LR says alternative-fuel-capable vessels accounted for 37% of contracted tonnage in 2025, down from 45% in 2024.

2 Sep 2026

Manta Takes On Delivery of Foreship Air Lubrication System

Partners say net fuel savings typically run at 3-8%, with the system installed on more than 25 vessels.

2 Sep 2026

Minerva and Norvic Settle Unpaid Bunker Bill Fight

New York case against the Norvic founder is dismissed with prejudice, with settlement terms confidential.

2 Sep 2026

Odfjell Places Repeat Order for Bound4blue Wind Propulsion System

Bound4blue says the repeat order indicates Odfjell's confidence in the technology.

2 Sep 2026

Crude Futures Rise After US Carries Out New Strikes on Iran

US forces have confirmed that the latest series of strikes against Iran has been completed.

2 Sep 2026

LD Armateurs Launches Hybrid-Electric Service Operational Vessel

The vessel is due for delivery in 2027 and will operate in wind farms in North Sea.

1 Sep 2026

Ahti Integrates With DNV's Veracity for FuelEU Pooling

The new link is aimed at reducing manual work in emissions reporting and FuelEU compliance.

1 Sep 2026

VARD and SINTEF Partner on More Efficient Ships and Systems

VARD and SINTEF will work together on new technologies for more efficient, digital and lower-emission vessels.

1 Sep 2026

Four Shipowners Order New Dual-Fuel VINGA Series Tankers

The vessels will be capable of running on liquid biomethane, LNG and conventional marine fuels.

1 Sep 2026

Oil Trading Calm In Response To Resumption of U.S./Iran Military Strikes

Further sanctions are expected to be imposed against the Islamic republic.

31 Aug 2026

Weilbach Adds Voyage Optimisation Technology Into Its Platform

Weilbach is bringing Optimum Voyage's route and speed optimisation technology into its platform.

31 Aug 2026

WinGD Finds LNG Retrofit Offers Fastest Payback

Ships running on low-GHG LNG could offer an estimated six-year payback on retrofit investment.

31 Aug 2026

Singapore and Brazil Join Forces on Green Shipping Corridor and Alternative Fuels

Singapore and Brazil have signed an MoU to develop a green shipping corridor and alternative marine fuel supply chains.

31 Aug 2026

South Korea Pushes Ahead With Green Shipping Corridors

South Korea is preparing new rules for green shipping corridors as it steps up efforts to cut emissions from the maritime sector.

31 Aug 2026

IMO Talks Resume This Week as Members Seek Common Ground on NZF

Delegates are meeting in London this week to discuss the NZF in its current form or possible changes ahead of adoption talks.

31 Aug 2026

IAEA Launches Global Push for Nuclear-Powered Shipping

25 countries have backed the initiative seeking to support nuclear energy in commercial shipping.

31 Aug 2026

RINA Concept Uses Main Engine for More Than Propulsion

The ship propulsion concept could save more than 1,000 mt/year of fuel.

28 Aug 2026

Iranian Resolve Strained But Traders' Faith In Its Control Of Hormuz Causes 5% Weekly Loss For Oil

Meanwhile, earnings on the Saudi Arabia-to-China supertanker route reach record highs.

28 Aug 2026