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DNV Confirms Carbon Ridge OCCS System Reached 98% CO2 Capture

The carbon capture system was installed on an LR2 tanker of Scorpio Tankers.

4 Jun 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 22

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 28 – June 3, 2026.

4 Jun 2026

Crumbling U.S./Iran Ceasefire Causes Oil To Rise Again - Prior To Israel/Lebanon Breakthrough

Israel's end of hostilities may trigger resumption of peace talks.

3 Jun 2026

Trio Seek to Develop LNG Carrier Designs with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

LR says hybrid electric propulsion has the potential to support efficiency gains and emission reduction.

3 Jun 2026

Iran Conflict Drives New Container Capacity onto Far East-Europe Trade

Alphaliner says 25% of the global container fleet is operating on Far East-Europe trade route, up from 20.8% three years ago.

3 Jun 2026

LR and Korean Firms to Advance Nuclear-Assisted Car Carrier Concept

The project explores the use of small modular nuclear technology to power pure car and truck carriers.

3 Jun 2026

StormGeo and OceanScore Expand Emissions Compliance Partnership

The partnership aims to help shipowners manage growing emissions compliance requirements.

3 Jun 2026

ANALYSIS: Third Month of Iran Conflict Sees Drop in Bunker-Price Volatility

Bunker price volatility - a key indicator of profits for trading firms - has fallen significantly since March's spikes, while overall price gains were modest in May.

3 Jun 2026

US Hits Tanker Sailing Towards Iran

Tension in the region has again escalated after the US and Iran launched new strikes.

3 Jun 2026

Consortium Explores Installing Nuclear Fusion Reactor on Ship

The consortium aims to assess whether nuclear fusion technology can be safely and practically deployed at sea.

3 Jun 2026

Oil Gains 5% Following Iran Peace Talk Drama, Trump/Netanyahu Rift

Meanwhile, Exxon chief says global stockpile depletion will reach critical levels within weeks.

2 Jun 2026

MSC Confirms Its Vessel Was Hit in Projectile Attack Off Iraq

The MSC Sariska was hit by a projectile in an Iranian attack yesterday.

2 Jun 2026

MSC Cruises Used Nearly 10,000 MT of Bio-LNG and Biofuels in 2025

The company operates a fleet of 25 ships, with three of them LNG-fuelled.

2 Jun 2026

INTERVIEW: Monjasa Sees Double-Digit Growth in Mediterranean Bunker Sales

Monjasa has seen steady growth in the Mediterranean and sees this market as a reliable source of business, Theodoros Mitsingas tells Ship & Bunker.

2 Jun 2026

Hercules Tanker Management Adds Five Product and Chemical Tankers to Fleet

The acquisitions represent a combined investment of about $225 million.

1 Jun 2026

Explosion Reported on Cargo Ship Off Iraq

The cargo ship was hit by a projectile about 40 nautical miles south-east of Umm Qasr at 1 PM UTC on Monday.

1 Jun 2026

INSIGHT: Why Fuel-Cost Exposure is Reshaping Operational Strategy in 2026

Wärtsilä's Johnny Kackur explains how fuel and emissions cost exposure has moved beyond the engine room and into commercial strategy.

1 Jun 2026 · Johnny Kackur, Head of Coastal Merchant, Wärtsilä

StormGeo Adds Ship Sensor Data to Voyage Intelligence Platform

The new integration with Alfa Laval brings engine and hull data into StormGeo's voyage optimisation platform.

1 Jun 2026

BW LPG Orders Eight New VLGCs for $940 Million

The firm operates a fleet of 50 gas carriers, including 20 LPG dual-fuel ships.

1 Jun 2026

ABS Approves Seatrium Energy Hub Concept

The offshore hub design combines ammonia bunkering, power generation and electric vessel charging capabilities.

1 Jun 2026