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ADNOC L&S Orders Two Additional LNG Carriers

The company has placed orders for two LNG carriers worth $444 million with Jiangnan Shipyard.

28 Aug 2026

KR Seeks Feedback on Classification Rules for Low-Flashpoint Fuel Ships

The classification society is seeking industry feedback on proposed rule changes covering low-flashpoint fuel ships and pollution prevention systems.

28 Aug 2026

First Battery-Hybrid Bulker Enters Service

The vessel has started operations for construction material firm Adbri in South Australia.

28 Aug 2026

Two More Ammonia Dual-Fuel Ships Set to Join Exmar's Fleet

The company has named two more ammonia dual-fuel vessels, taking its fleet of such ships to four once they are delivered.

28 Aug 2026

US Says Iranian Sea Mines Cleared from Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes

Admiral Brad Cooper says US forces have assisted more than 1,500 ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz in recent months.

28 Aug 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Trader in Cyprus

The company is looking for candidates with experience from either the shipping industry or a sales position.

28 Aug 2026

Dual-Fuel Propulsion Offers Flexibility, But Burning Less Fuel Matters Too: BAR Technologies

CEO John Cooper says shipowners should combine fuel flexibility with efficiency to reduce exposure to the cost and availability of future marine fuels.

28 Aug 2026

Freepoint's $450 Million Offtake Set to Deliver Sub-$1,000/mt Biomethanol Bunkers

Emvolon says the pricing makes its fuel a "no brainer" for owners facing FuelEU penalties, with first marine volumes two to three years out.

28 Aug 2026

Corvus Launches First Marine Battery System From BYD Tie-Up

High-power LFP system targets tugs, workboats, and ferries that charge between crossings.

27 Aug 2026

Oil Jumps As Trump Declares "We Don't Want To Speak To" Iran

Meanwhile, the Iran/Oman Hormuz proposal would reportedly ban U.S. vessels from the strait.

27 Aug 2026

Maersk Takes Delivery of New Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxship

The 9,000 TEU vessel is one of the six mid-sized dual-fuel ships to join the firm's fleet.

27 Aug 2026

ICS Highlights Safety Paradox in Shipping's Decarbonisation

The International Chamber of Shipping says new fuels will require updated training, procedures and safety frameworks.

27 Aug 2026

Ampera and LLNL Partner on Advanced Nuclear Fuel

Ampera is developing a subcritical micronuclear reactor platform application in sectors including maritime.

27 Aug 2026

VesselBot Finds 31% Emissions-Intensity Gap Between Carriers on Same Trade Lane

Hapag-Lloyd recorded 31% lower emissions intensity than MSC on the same Northern Europe-North America East Coast trade lane, VesselBot finds.

27 Aug 2026

UCL Study Puts 10% of Shipping Emissions in Port Areas

Researchers argue the "sizable share of shipping emissions" could be cut with existing electrification technology.

27 Aug 2026

LNG Could Reach 42 Million MT Of Use By 2030 If Fleet Fully Utilises Fuel: DNV

Some operators favour fuel oil bunkering over LNG to avoid the longer off-hire time associated with LNG bunkering, DNV says.

27 Aug 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 34

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 20 – August 26, 2026.

27 Aug 2026

FAME Blends Could Push Biofuel Bunker Viscosity Outside a MFM's Validated Range: GCMD

Blend ratios, such as B24 or B30, are also typically supplier-declared rather than independently verified, GCMD notes.

27 Aug 2026

DNV Sees Rapid Growth in Low-GHG Marine Fuel Market After 2030

DNV says demand for low-GHG marine fuel could reach 22 Mtoe by 2030 and 185 Mtoe by 2050 if NZF is implemented.

27 Aug 2026

Iran/Oman Hormuz Plan Extends Oil's Losses, As Retaliation Against U.S. Sanctions Is Ignored

Meanwhile, Iran claims it will clear the strait of mines, while Washington says the job is done.

26 Aug 2026