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Verra Releases New Methodology for Low-Carbon Marine Fuels

The methodology offers the first independent framework for measuring and verifying emissions reductions from alternative fuels.

22 Jun 2026

EPS Expands Use of Sulnox Bunker Additive Under Four-Year Deal

EPS is expanding the use of the additive across its fleet after reporting bunker fuel savings of 3-5%.

22 Jun 2026

Maritime Insurer Gard Saw 50% Increase in Bunker Claims in Early 2026

Most of the more than 70 bunker-related claims recorded by Gard in early 2026 were linked to fuel quality, with VLSFO dominating cases.

22 Jun 2026

Core Power Explores Integrating Nuclear Reactors into Floating Power Plants

The study may support future efforts to deploy nuclear technology in commercial vessels.

22 Jun 2026

INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Sees Bunker Buyers Missing the Boat on Narrow Biofuel Premiums

Shipping is missing the opportunity to buy biofuels at unusually narrow premiums to fossil fuels, KPI OceanConnect's Jesper Sørensen tells Ship & Bunker.

22 Jun 2026

Oil Rises As Further U.S./Iran Talks Cancelled, Peace Pact Feasibility In Question

Analysts think the positive reaction to the peace pact has been overdone.

19 Jun 2026

Bunker Holding Saw 'Unusually Stable Oil Price' Limiting Profits in 2025/26

Low price volatility in the ten months before the Iran war started was a challenge for Bunker Holding in 2025/26, according to new chairman Nina Østergaard.

19 Jun 2026

Daphne Emissions Monitoring System Gains Lloyd's Register Validation

The system provides real-time emissions data from ship engines, including CO2 and methane.

19 Jun 2026

Corvus to Supply Battery Systems for Two New Scylla River Cruise Vessels

The battery systems will allow the two new river cruise vessels to operate emission-free for short periods.

19 Jun 2026

Oil Approaches Pre-War Prices As Trump Takes Heat For Conceding To Iran

Meanwhile, Flynn rejects pessimistic outlooks about oil recovery.

18 Jun 2026

MOL and JERA Announce Charter Deal for Two Ammonia Carriers

The vessels will have a cargo capacity of 87,000 m3, with deliveries expected next year.

18 Jun 2026

Gulf Biofouling May Add 1% to Global Bunker Demand

Biofouling on the ships stuck behind the Strait of Hormuz in recent months may add as much as 40-50% to their bunker consumption.

18 Jun 2026

Echandia Wins First Marine Battery System Order from Incat

The battery system will be installed on a hybrid catamaran being built in Australia.

18 Jun 2026

LR Approves First 100% Hydrogen-Fuelled Marine Engine

The engine runs entirely on hydrogen without needing pilot fuel for ignition.

18 Jun 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 24

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here for VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 11 – June 17, 2026.

18 Jun 2026

Oil Reaches Lowest Level Since March But Analysts Insist They Will Soon "Grind Higher"

Hari warns that "potential hiccups" between the U.S. and Iran have been overlooked.

17 Jun 2026

Nina Østergaard to Chair Bunker Holding as Part of Leadership Change

Nina Østergaard will replace current chairman Klaus Nyborg.

16 Jun 2026

Bunker Holding Pre-Tax Profit Gains 59% on Year

Bunker Holding saw a sharp rise in pre-tax earnings in 2025/26 after hitting a seven-year low the previous year.

16 Jun 2026

Everllence Completes Type Approval Test for Ammonia Marine Engine

Eight class societies oversaw testing of the ammonia-fuelled engine ahead of market debut.

16 Jun 2026

U.S./Iran Peace Deal Causes Oil To Plummet - And Some Analysts To Warn Of Headwinds

Bloomberg pondered the implications of China boosting crude purchases if the deal is ratified.

15 Jun 2026