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Yemen's Houthi Movement Threatens Israeli Ships in Red Sea

The group plans first to prevent Israeli ships from transiting the Red Sea, before moving on to stopping the passage of ships bound for Israel.

8 Jun 2026

Longstanding Stena Bulk Bunker Procurement Manager Leaves Company

The outgoing manager has served in his current role with Stena since May 2012.

8 Jun 2026

Seven OPEC+ Members Announce July Output Increase

The members have agreed to make a modest production increase of 188,000 b/d from current levels in July.

8 Jun 2026

Sallaum Lines Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled PCTC Pair

The ships feature dual-fuel LNG propulsion, capable of running on LNG or conventional marine fuels.

8 Jun 2026

Stolt Tankers Launches Methanol-Ready Tanker

The vessel is part of NYK and Stolt Tankers joint venture.

8 Jun 2026

GIT Coatings Launches New Propeller Coating Offering Up to 5% Fuel Savings

The new graphene-based propeller coating was officially launched at Posidonia 2026.

8 Jun 2026

Crude Futures Jump After Israel and Iran Exchange Fresh Attacks

Israeli forces struck military sites in western and central Iran earlier today.

8 Jun 2026

Oil Dips As Conflicting Reports Muddy True State Of Global Oil Supplies

Meanwhile, Lebanon resents Iran using it as bargaining chip in U.S. peace talks.

5 Jun 2026

ABS Approves MIT-Led Nuclear Reactor Integration for Cargo Ships

The latest approval highlights growing interest in the use of nuclear energy in shipping.

5 Jun 2026

EU Will Not Require Double Payment for Both EU-ETS and IMO NZF

The EU will revise legislation to avoid double payment for both EU and IMO decarbonisation costs, the European Commission tells Ship & Bunker.

5 Jun 2026

CSL Takes Delivery of Methanol-Ready Bulker

The vessel is suitable for conversion to methanol propulsion in the future.

5 Jun 2026

DNV Approves HHI's LPG Dual-Fuel Feeder Ship Design

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

5 Jun 2026

NYK to Buy CO2 Removal Credits from US Startup Graphyte

NYK plans to use the carbon dioxide removal credits to offset some of its shipping emissions.

5 Jun 2026

Belgium-Brazil Shipping Corridor Seeks to Advance E-Fuels Trade

The consortium aims to facilitate trade of e-fuels such as e-methanol or e-ammonia from Brazil.

5 Jun 2026

Israel/Lebanon Ceasefire Causes 3% Drop In Oil, As Critics Say Market "Is Asleep At The Wheel."

Meanwhile, the Fed says war-related oil shock won't necessarily lead to recession.

4 Jun 2026

Mercuria Warns of Bunker Shortages at Major Hubs Within Months: Report

Mercuria's global head of freight is reportedly concerned that bunker shortages could shut down 10% of the global fleet.

4 Jun 2026

May Saw 36 Alternative-Capable Ship Orders as Ethanol Debuted: DNV

Two ethanol-capable vessels were ordered in May, marking the fuel's first appearance in DNV's AFI database.

4 Jun 2026

SEA-LNG Sees Sharp Growth in LBM Bunkering

SEA-LNG says the delay in net-zero framework adoption has not hindered adoption of liquified biomethane.

4 Jun 2026

Companies Team Up on Wind-Assisted LR1 Tanker

K Shipbuilding, Bound4blue and BV are collaborating on a wind-assisted LR1 tanker design.

4 Jun 2026

Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan Complete First Joint Vessel Methanol Conversion

The vessel's engine was changed from conventional-fuelled to dual-fuel.

4 Jun 2026