World News

Peninsula Assesses Fleet Efficiency Measures to Cut Bunker Use

The company is exploring the use of wind propulsion systems for its larger vessels.

13 May 2026

Know Your Counterparty: Petrocore Energy LLC-FZ, Physical Supplier in Pakistan

UAE-based Petrocore Energy LLC-FZ is expanding beyond its Pakistan physical supply base into international trading in the UAE, China and beyond.

13 May 2026

Awake.AI and Tidalis Partner on Maritime Emissions Reporting

They plan to initially roll out the emissions reporting system at European ports before expanding to Asia-Pacific.

13 May 2026

Bunker Holding Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Mikkel Kannegaard has taken on the role of chief operating officer at Bunker Holding as of May 13.

13 May 2026

Bulk Carrier Fitted with Anemoi Rotor Sails Shows No Issues After Eight Years

A Lloyd's Register survey found the vessel's rotor sail wind propulsion system remained structurally sound.

13 May 2026

MEPC84 – Approval for a New Emission Control Area

VPS discusses the fuel quality, compliance and operational challenges shipowners may face under the new North East Atlantic emission control area rules.

13 May 2026

DNV Sees Limited Role for Pure Hydrogen in Shipping

Australia is expected to be a pivotal supplier of hydrogen and ammonia, according to a DNV report.

13 May 2026

EIA Trims Brent Forecast as Hormuz Recovery Timeline Shifts; Ship & Bunker Lowers Bunker Price Outlook

Brent seen averaging $95/b for 2026 as EIA pushes back Hormuz reopening assumption to late May;

13 May 2026

Oil Climbs As U.S./Iran Resolution Hopes Evaporate, Admiral Says Reopening Hormuz Will Cost $1 Billion PerDay

Meanwhile, the EIA says the war has had a greater supply impact than initially thought.

12 May 2026

Dual-Fuel Fleet Rose 65% Year-on-Year: WSC

WSC says more than $180 billion has been invested in dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers.

12 May 2026

DNV Approves Daphne Technology CO2 Reporting Solution

The validation supports the use of direct CO2 measurement for EU MRV emissions reporting frameworks.

12 May 2026

Norway Pushes Nuclear Propulsion for Commercial Shipping

Norwegian projects backed by industry and researchers are moving nuclear-powered ship concepts closer to commercial reality.

12 May 2026

Robert Allan Partners With Cheoy Lee on Electric Tug Design

The tug design will feature up to 7 MWh of battery capacity and up to 70 tonnes bollard pull.

12 May 2026

INTERVIEW: Monjasa CFO Discusses Growth and Financial Strength as Middle East Conflict Reshapes Bunker Demand

Monjasa CFO Rasmus Ravnholdt Knudsen tells Ship & Bunker "there is definitely growth potential in the sector."

12 May 2026

Oil Rises With U.S./Iran Ceasefire On "Life Support," As Analysts Hope China Can Break The Impasse

Meanwhile, OPEC output declines sharply due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.

11 May 2026

Nova Marine Carrier Hires Bunker Manager in Switzerland

Andrea Realfonzo will join the firm as bunker manager in Lugano under its Alcyon brand, he tells Ship & Bunker.

11 May 2026

Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel Collaborate on Low-Carbon Shipping

The collaboration will see the use of biofuel blends and a book-and-claim system to reduce shipping emissions.

11 May 2026

Peninsula Launches Physical Bunker Supply at Mauritania

Peninsula and Minerva have separately launched physical bunker supply operations in Mauritania.

11 May 2026

Integr8 Sees Bunker Quality Risks Rising as Market Volatility Grows

Integr8 Fuels says tighter oil markets and changing blend economics are increasing pressure on bunker fuel quality.

8 May 2026

Crude Futures Gain After US-Iran Clash Again in Strait of Hormuz

The UAE issued a missile threat alert this morning following missile launches from Iran.

8 May 2026