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ClassNK Joins Project to Verify AI Voyage Optimisation Savings

The project aims to verify whether AI-based voyage optimisation can reduce bunker consumption and GHG emissions under real operating conditions.

20 Aug 2026

AMPP Announces New Research Grant to Study Ammonia as Marine Fuel

AMPP is accepting proposals from researchers and organisations until September 25.

20 Aug 2026

Bunker Holding Appoints New CFO from Sister Company GRM

Jacob Norgaard will replace Michael Krabbe as the new CFO, who is stepping down by mutual agreement.

20 Aug 2026

C-Job and Glomar Unveil Support Ship Design with Methanol and Battery Capability

The vessel design combines dual-fuel methanol capability with battery power for a range of offshore operations.

20 Aug 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 33

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 13 – August 19, 2026.

20 Aug 2026

INTERVIEW: Shipping Perfectly Placed For Green Fuel Markets But Broader Adoption Needed First

Kassø's sold-out e-methanol shows other sectors now driving the market shipping will buy from.

20 Aug 2026

Oil Rises To Three Week High As UAE Halts All Economic Ties With Iran

Also, more ships are transiting the Hormuz than the Islamic republic cares to admit.

19 Aug 2026

Danish Shipping Flags Rising Somali Piracy Risk

Danish Shipping has urged shipowners to review security measures as piracy incidents off Somalia increase.

19 Aug 2026

CSA and MFA Join Forces to Help Shipowners and Bunker Suppliers Meet Emissions Rules

The agreement covers the sharing of technical data and research on MARPOL compliance, alternative fuels and emissions reduction technologies.

19 Aug 2026

New GHG Data Governance Framework Introduced for Ro-Ro Shipping

The new GHG data governance framework aims to improve GHG data transparency in Ro-Ro shipping.

19 Aug 2026

Avenir LNG Bunkers Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship with LNG in Honduras

Avenir LNG has completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to Royal Caribbean Group's cruise ship Icon of the Seas in Honduras.

19 Aug 2026

MOL Names Fifth LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy

MOL expands its LNG carrier fleet under long-term charter deals with QatarEnergy.

19 Aug 2026

NorthStandard Joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative to Focus on Seafarer Risk

NorthStandard joins SSI to strengthen work on seafarer safety, wellbeing and workforce resilience.

19 Aug 2026

ISO 22120:2026 - New Methanol Bunkering Specification Has Been Published

ISO 22120:2026 sets requirements for methanol bunkering systems, operations, safety and personnel training.

19 Aug 2026

FEATURED: IOCL Awards Marlin Global Energy Rank No. 1 at Paradip and Top Performer at Visakhapatnam for Andhra Pradesh Ports

Rank No. 1 at Paradip was followed 15 days later by Top Performer recognition covering Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam.

19 Aug 2026 · Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Mass Balancing Could Unlock Biomethane for Shipping by 2030: MMMCZCS

Mass balancing could help shipping access biomethane at scale, with global supply potentially reaching 21 bcm by 2030, the MMMCZCS finds.

19 Aug 2026

Nine Minutes Past Midnight: English Court Rules on Where a Payment Deadline Actually Expires

Ruling on a $25 million tanker sale answers a question that hangs over every cross-border bunker invoice: whose midnight counts?

19 Aug 2026

Clean Arctic Alliance Warns Over Growing Use of Arctic Route for Asia-Europe Container Trade

Campaigners urge distillate fuel use as boxship Dubai Tower attempts Northern Sea Route crossing.

18 Aug 2026

Bunker Firm CBL International Returns to Profit as Volumes and Margins Climb

Special dividend follows a first-half turnaround built on rerouted demand and years of network expansion.

18 Aug 2026

Star Bulk Eyes Savings of $39 Million a Year in Fuel Efficiency Drive

Owner reports up to 15% savings from efficiency technology having fitted 88% of its fleet with energy-saving devices.

18 Aug 2026