World News

Tankers and Bulkers Lead Wind Propulsion Uptake: IWSA

The association expects the wind-assisted fleet to double to 200 in the next 12 months.

1 Jun 2026

Carnival Cruise Ship Takes on First LNG Bunkers in Honduras

The operation marked the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Roatan.

1 Jun 2026

Oil Plummets 20% In May But Analysts Brace As Trump Makes "Final Determination" About Iran

Meanwhile, Iran's crude loadings for May drop below 0.3 million bpd.

29 May 2026

BW Epic Kosan Expands Use of GIT Hull Coatings After 6% Fuel Savings

The LPG carrier operator has coated five vessels as part of a wider hull optimisation strategy.

29 May 2026

Marshall Islands Wins Compensation Over 2022 Vessel Detention

The International Tribunal has awarded more than $14 million after ruling that Equatorial Guinea unlawfully detained a VLCC.

29 May 2026

ABS Introduces Nuclear-Ready Notation for Future Vessel Conversions

The notation aims to help shipowners and offshore operators prepare assets for potential nuclear power adoption.

29 May 2026

RINA Approves GT Wings Tool for Evaluating Wind Propulsion Savings

The tool will help shipowners assess the potential benefits of wind propulsion systems at an early stage

29 May 2026

Don't Expect Sharp Bunker-Price Drops if Strait of Hormuz Reopens: Dan-Bunkering

Dan-Bunkering advises waiting for Brent prices nearer $80/bl before locking in supply for the rest of the year.

29 May 2026

Oil Trading Wild As U.S./Iran Ceasefire Extended - Amid Middle East Missile Strikes

Investec describes price swings as unsustainable.

28 May 2026

Ofiniti Acquires Maritime Intelligence Firm Teqplay

Teqplay co-founders Leon Gommans and Richard van Klaveren will join Ofiniti as SVP for partnerships and director of product and data, respectively.

28 May 2026

Aderco Launches Ship Emissions Monitoring and Carbon Credit Programme

Aderco says more than 100 ships have joined its new 2055G+ programme.

28 May 2026

Uni-Fuels Posted 58% YoY Growth in Q1 Marine Fuel Volumes

The company posted a net loss of $376,087 in the first quarter despite an increase in volumes.

28 May 2026

Shipping Must Embrace Adaptive Voyage Planning Amid Market Volatility: StormGeo

StormGeo says shipping firms must adopt adaptive, data-driven voyage planning as geopolitical and market volatility increase.

28 May 2026

Sanmar's Dual-Fuel Methanol Escort Tug Receives ABS Class

The dual-fuel vessel has been built for KOTUG Canada.

28 May 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 21

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 21 – May 27, 2026.

28 May 2026

FEATURE: Supply, Engines and Regulation Align as Ethanol Bunkers Turn Commercial in 2026

Ethanol has been part of the global transport fuel mix for decades, but until recently, is have not attracted serious attention as a marine fuel.

27 May 2026

Oil Down But Tensions Sky High As Contradictions Fly About U.S./Iran Peace Negotiations

Meanwhile, U.S. crude, gasoline inventories decline - but far less than in previous weeks.

27 May 2026

Global Fuel Supply Rebrands as Blue Energy Partners

The name change is effective as of May 26, and highlights the company's shift into becoming a broader energy solution business.

27 May 2026

Container Fleet Idling Remains Below 1% as Market Stays Tight

Alphaliner says at least 57 container ships have been diverted or sheltered due to the Middle East conflict as of May 18.

27 May 2026

CMB.TECH Raises Stake in Bunker Firm TFG Marine

The firm will raise its stake in TFG from 10% to 15% as of June 1 through an issuance of new shares, as well as committing to buying all its fuel via TFG.

27 May 2026