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Exmar Takes Delivery of LPG Dual-Fuel Gas Carrier

The ship is the third dual-fuel LPG vessel in Exmar France's fleet.

25 Jun 2026

Oceanbird Installs Wind Propulsion System on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Car Carrier

Oceanbird is a joint venture by engineering firm Alfa Laval and shipping firm Wallenius.

25 Jun 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 25

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 18 – June 24, 2026.

25 Jun 2026

VIEWPOINT: The Challenge of Staying Clean in the Bunker Industry

Can Besev, CEO of Suzun Marine Fuels, discusses the impact of sanctions compliance when there is little to no enforcement.

25 Jun 2026 · Can Besev, CEO, Suzun Marine Fuels

Oil Prices At Pre-War Levels As Analysts Now Foresee Far Faster Market Recovery

Macquarie thinks the energy supply chain will be more flexible than ever before.

24 Jun 2026

Solstad-SBM JV Orders Methanol-Ready Offshore Installation Vessel

The methanol-ready will be built by CIMC Raffles, with delivery expected in 2029.

24 Jun 2026

Dorian LPG Orders Dual-Fuel Ship from HD Hyundai

LPG remains a niche alternative bunker fuel for now, being used almost exclusively in gas carriers.

24 Jun 2026

Better Port Scheduling Could Boost Benefits of Slow Steaming: GMF

GMF says ships can sail at optimised speeds and arrive when a berth is ready, rather than waiting at anchor.

24 Jun 2026

Container Charter Market Remains Firm as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists

Alphaliner says container lines are likely to wait for greater clarity on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz.

24 Jun 2026

INSIGHT: What Does OFAC Article X Mean for Bunker Companies?

Shipergy's Chris Morgan argues the bunker industry should exercise caution over the new liberties granted by the US sanctions waver on Iranian oil exports.

24 Jun 2026 · Christopher Morgan, Global Head of Credit & Compliance, Shipergy

Oil Steady Amid Mixed Signals About Efficacy of Hormuz Traffic, Peace Talks

One source says ships are now navigating the waterway with their transponders on.

23 Jun 2026

Everllence Unit Behind First Hapag-Lloyd-Seaspan Methanol Boxship Conversion

The conversion is Everllence's 30th dual-fuel retrofit project, spanning LNG, methanol and LPG fuels.

23 Jun 2026

Geopolitical Instability Remains Shipping's Biggest Risk: ICS Report

ICS survey respondents ranked LNG and biofuels as the most viable fuels for the next decade.

23 Jun 2026

Some Shipping Firms May Still Be Hoping For FuelEU Implementation Delay: KPI OceanConnect

A lack of staff to deal with the regulation and the hope it might still be changed are driving some to pay FuelEU penalties, according to KPI OceanConnect.

23 Jun 2026

Monjasa Adds 11 Trainees to Permanent Staff

The firm has now seen a total of 51 trainees graduating from the programme since its launch.

23 Jun 2026

ANALYSIS: VLSFO Premiums Persist Despite Iran MoU Effect on Crude Prices

While crude futures are approaching pre-war levels, VLSFO appears unlikely to follow the same path in the short term.

23 Jun 2026

US Treasury's OFAC Issues Temporary Waiver of Iran Oil Sanctions

Bunkering of ships involved in the export of Iranian oil will be permitted by the US until August 21.

23 Jun 2026

DNV Releases Recommended Practice for Onboard Carbon Capture Systems

The guidance provides a common method for measuring and verifying the performance of carbon capture systems.

23 Jun 2026

Iran Oil Exports Skyrocket, Benchmark Prices Drop Following "Encouraging" Start To Peace Talks

Meanwhile, China is credited for buffering the worst effects of war-driven high oil prices.

22 Jun 2026

Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Charter Deal for Up to 12 Ammonia-Capable Bulkers

Three ammonia-fuelled and nine ammonia-ready bulk carriers form part of the charter agreement.

22 Jun 2026