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Wind Propulsion Seen as Fuel Risk Buffer in Shipping: BAR Technologies

CEO John Cooper says dual-fuel propulsion is increasingly seen as a hedge against volatility.

23 Mar 2026

CMA CGM Inducts Large LNG-Fuelled Boxship to Fleet

The 24,000 TEU ship will operate on the Asia and Europe route.

23 Mar 2026

IMO Net-Zero Framework Could Generate $11-12 Billion in Revenues

A report by the Global Maritime Forum highlights how IMO fund design could shape outcomes.

23 Mar 2026

Dorian LPG Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel Scrubber Fitted Vessel

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

23 Mar 2026

Oil Pulls Back As Washington Goes All-Out To Keep Global Oil Flowing

Meanwhile, the IEA is reduced to citing mass transit as a buffer against oil price shock.

20 Mar 2026

Alfa Laval Expands Remote Support for Ships

The service connects crews with experts in real time to improve performance and compliance at sea.

20 Mar 2026

BV Verifies Methane Slip Data for Brittany Ferries LNG-Fuelled Ships

Verification allows Brittany Ferries to report actual methane emissions instead of default values under EU rules.

20 Mar 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Ships Cut Fuel Use By 5% After Engine Optimisation

The upgrades were carried out on two Hapag-Lloyd 14,000 TEU capacity container ships.

20 Mar 2026

More Than 300 E-Fuel Projects Held Back by Policy Gaps

A report from eFuel Alliance says alternative-fuel readiness is rising across the fleet, but fuel availability remains a concern.

20 Mar 2026

Study Calls on Yokohama to Phase Out Port Call Incentives for LNG-Fuelled Ships

A study recommends redirecting LNG incentives to support low-carbon marine fuel supply chains.

20 Mar 2026

Green Ammonia to Undercut LNG by 5-6% by 2050: WinGD-Envision Study

New study points to long-term cost advantage for ammonia, but current prices, safety concerns and policy delays remain hurdles.

20 Mar 2026

LR Backs Western Australia's First Electric Ferry Fleet

Five battery-electric ferries for Perth's Swan River are set to enter service from 2027.

20 Mar 2026

Shipping Nations Unprepared for Tougher IMO Net Zero Rules: UCL

UCL research warns policy gaps and fuel choices could leave even highly capable maritime economies exposed.

19 Mar 2026

Members Urge IMO to Establish Safe Maritime Corridor in Gulf

Countries such as Bahrain and the UAE, both directly affected by Iranian attacks, have backed the proposal.

19 Mar 2026

Hubs Away From Middle East See Significant Rise in Bunker Operations: Spotbarge

Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.

19 Mar 2026

Bound4blue Installs Wind Propulsion System on Second EPS Vessel

Bound4blue says its wind propulsion system has become popular in the tanker segment.

19 Mar 2026

Shipping Must Improve Data Use to Stay Competitive: New Report

LR says shipping's overall digital maturity stands at 2.1 out of 4.

19 Mar 2026

Johannes R Richter Departs Molgas After Establishing Marine Division

Richter joined the firm at the end of 2022.

19 Mar 2026

IMO Secretary-General: 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says shipping's resilience is being pushed to its limits by escalating geopolitical tensions.

19 Mar 2026

Solvang Names Three Carbon Capture-Ready VLGCs in South Korea

Solvang says the vessels are suitable for fitting with an onboard carbon capture system.

19 Mar 2026