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Peninsula Sees Growing Bio-LNG Availability at Key Bunkering Hubs

Peninsula says bio-LNG offers a practical pathway for LNG-fuelled ships seeking to reduce emissions.

7 Aug 2026

Climate NGO Urges IMO States to Resist Changes to Net-Zero Framework

Opportunity Green argues Liberia's proposed amendments would weaken emissions incentives, but the framework's opponents want deeper changes still.

7 Aug 2026

92% of Vessels Chose Pooling in First Year of FuelEU Compliance: Analysis

Compliance surplus traded at around a third of the penalty price, suggesting the market matured early.

7 Aug 2026

Levy-Based Framework Most Likely to Meet IMO Emissions Checkpoints: IMarEST

First study to model all four proposed Net-Zero Framework options side by side, submitted ahead of September's working group session.

7 Aug 2026

Carnival Sets New 2029 Emissions Target After Hitting 2030 Goal Five Years Early

Cruise giant says fuel-efficiency gains are on track to save it some $650 million this year alone.

7 Aug 2026

INSIGHT: How to Make a Good Impression When Starting at a New Firm as a Bunker Trader

Master the fundamentals and let consistent performance do the talking, says Vernon Jayanathan, director of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd.

7 Aug 2026 · Vernon Jayanathan, director of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd.

Alarm Bells Sound Over Iran's Hormuz Proposal, Oil Prices Head Back Up

Iran's insistence of control of the Strait plus nuclear development renders a peace accord unlikely.

6 Aug 2026

Exmar to Convert LNG Carrier into Floating Unit for LNG Bunkering Market

The company will convert a 2006-built LNG carrier into a floating unit serving LNG bunker vessels.

6 Aug 2026

Former ZeroNorth CEO Launches Maritime Tech Advisory Firm Tidely Partners

Soren Christian Meyer led ZeroNorth for almost six years before stepping down as CEO earlier this year.

6 Aug 2026

Pacific Island States Say IMO Net-Zero Fund Essential for Shipping Mid-Term GHG Measures

They say the fund is vital to ensuring developing countries are not left to bear the cost of shipping's energy transition.

6 Aug 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 31

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 30 – August 5, 2026.

6 Aug 2026

Oil Flat As Traders Try To Reconcile Reports Of Hormuz Deal With Iran Vowing To Develop Nuclear Weapon

Meanwhile, Donald Trump girds for a resumption of strikes against the Islamic republic.

5 Aug 2026

Odfjell Names New Wind-Assisted Chemical Tanker

The vessel is equipped with foldable wind propulsion sails to reduce bunker consumption.

5 Aug 2026

27 EU States Want IMO NZF to Incentivise Cleaner Fuels From Early Stage

Major maritime nations, including Greece and Denmark, are calling for certainty over long-term demand for cleaner marine fuels.

5 Aug 2026

ZeroNorth Launches Agent AI System for Maritime Operations

New AI system acts on repetitive voyage tasks rather than just surfacing recommendations; wider coverage across vessel and fuel workflows to follow.

4 Aug 2026

Oil Extends Losses As Traders Price In U.S./Iran Agreement - Before One Is Even Ratified

Meanwhile, over 2.6 billion barrels of oil have been lost due to hostilities: Aramco.

4 Aug 2026

Shipping Needs Targeted Incentives to Scale Low-Carbon Fuels: MMMCZCS

The report explores how reward schemes could support both near-term emissions cuts and future fuel supply.

4 Aug 2026

Norway Opposes Liberia's IMO Net-Zero Framework Proposal

Norway says in its submission to the IMO that Liberia's proposal would favour fossil LNG.

4 Aug 2026

IFSMA Calls for Stronger Protection of Merchant Seafarers in Conflict Zones

The shipmasters' body says civilian crews must not be treated as targets after recent attacks.

3 Aug 2026

Oil Plummets 7% Despite Trump Threatening "Decapitation" Of Iran

Meanwhile, mixed messages abound regarding peace negotiations.

3 Aug 2026