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Oil Prices Rise As Trump Says U.S. Might Have To Give Iran "Another Big Hit"

Despite Trump's claims, the latest Iranian proposal for peace seems unfeasible.

19 May 2026

Maersk Adds Another Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship to Fleet

The vessel is the second vessel in a series of six mid-sized 9,000 TEU capacity ships ordered by the company.

19 May 2026

BUNKER JOBS: TotalEnergies Seeks LNG Bunker Trader Europe in Geneva

The company is looking for candidates with over 10 years of experience in commodity trading or hedge fund environments.

19 May 2026

Auramarine to Supply Methanol Fuel Systems for Grimaldi Newbuilds

The six ships are being constructed at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.

19 May 2026

WinGD Wins First Ethanol-Fuelled Engine Orders for Deep-Sea Ships

WinGD says the engine design is based on its methanol-fuelled engine already in service.

19 May 2026

Everllence Sees Strong Demand for Flexible Ship Engine Platform

Shipowners are increasingly looking for engines that can support future fuel changes while maintaining operational flexibility.

19 May 2026

Balearia Takes Control of Armas Trasmediterranea Canary Operations

Balearia says the combined group will operate more than 50 vessels and transport over 8 million passengers a year.

19 May 2026

More Than 100 Ships Now Equipped or Prepared for Wind Propulsion: IWSA

IWSA says the number of vessels equipped or prepared for wind propulsion has nearly tripled since Posidonia 2024.

19 May 2026

Oil Pares Back Gains As Trump Delays Resumption Of Iran Bombings

Meanwhile, businesses and India report success in finding alternative crude sources.

18 May 2026

Saronic and Lloyd's Register Partner on Autonomous Vessel Standards

They will work on standards and certification for autonomous vessels in the UK, Europe and Australia.

18 May 2026

ZESTAs Launches Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance for Shipping

The new platform aims to accelerate the deployment of liquid hydrogen as a zero-emission marine fuel.

18 May 2026

The Importance of Fast Turnaround Times for Bunker Fuel Analysis in Today's Market

VPS says faster bunker fuel testing is becoming increasingly critical as fuel complexity and off-spec risks rise.

18 May 2026

Iran to Unveil Strait of Hormuz Transit Toll Mechanism

The US had warned that ships paying Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz risk breaching sanctions.

18 May 2026

Oil Resumes Upward Climb As U.S./China Summit Fails To Deliver Tangibles

Expectations are growing for a resumption of hostilities with Iran.

15 May 2026

OliOil Selects Elomatic for Autonomous Oil Spill Response System

The container system can be installed on tankers and at ports.

15 May 2026

Oil Flat As Jinping "Opposes" Militarization Of the Hormuz And Some Ships Transit The Strait

Meanwhile, China faces its second-steepest gasoline demand slump on record.

14 May 2026

Bound4blue and Cryosafe Collaborate on LNG Carrier Wind Propulsion Integration

Wind-assisted propulsion is increasingly being explored by shipowners as a practical way to cut bunker use.

14 May 2026

Corvus Energy and BYD Expand Maritime Battery Partnership

The duo plans to jointly develop marine battery systems using lithium iron phosphate technology.

14 May 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 19

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 7 – May 13, 2026.

14 May 2026

Oil Steadies As Trump Says Trade, Not War, Will Be The Main Topic Of Talks With China

Meanwhile, Russia continues to profit from the U.S./Iran hostilities.

13 May 2026