World News

Oil Jumps 4% As Washington Dispatches More Ships, Troops, to Middle East

An escalation of the U.S./Iran war is expected after the U.S. midterms.

1 Oct 2026

Alternative-Capable Vessel Orders Hit 69 in September: DNV

The third quarter recorded 168 alternative-fuelled vessel orders, the highest quarterly total since Q3 2024.

1 Oct 2026

Sofar Ocean Launches Self-Service Voyage Optimisation Tool

Sofar Ocean has launched a new tool for fleets to manage voyage routing in-house.

1 Oct 2026

CMA CGM Adds New LNG Dual-Fuel Boxship to Fleet

The container ship will operate on a route connecting Asia and Europe.

1 Oct 2026

When Safety Depends on Fuel: The Hidden Risk in Emergency Assets

VPS says poor fuel quality can pose hidden risks to safety-critical emergency equipment.

1 Oct 2026

Study Finds Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier's Higher Price Tag Could Be Offset by Fuel Savings

A nuclear-powered LNG carrier could cost 2.5 times more to build, but deliver fuel savings over its lifetime, a study finds.

1 Oct 2026

Nakilat Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel LPG/Ammonia Carrier

The 88,000 m3 vessel is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion in the future.

1 Oct 2026

Scorpio Orders Four Scrubber-Fitted Tankers

The four scrubber-fitted tankers are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.

1 Oct 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 39

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 24 – September 30, 2026.

1 Oct 2026

VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them

Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.

1 Oct 2026 · Henrik Jensen, CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists

Oil Steady As "Gradual" Gulf Transit Improvement Forecasts Clash With News of 98% Recovery

Conflicting data still suggests Iran's diminishing influence over the Hormuz.

30 Sep 2026

Accelleron Gets ClassNK Certification for Engine and Emissions Tools

The certification covers two digital tools that help ship operators monitor engine performance, improve fuel efficiency and manage emissions reporting.

30 Sep 2026

GTT Marine and Normec Verifavia Integrate Platforms for Emissions Verification

The integration will automate emissions data exchange and help shipowners manage EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and other reporting requirements.

30 Sep 2026

Propeller Fuels Acquires Bunker Trading Firm Shipergy

Shipergy brand and traders to stay within the enlarged group, while co-founder Daniel Rose leaves trading.

29 Sep 2026

Oil Falls On Climbing Middle East Exports, Declining Iranian Bargaining Power

Meanwhile, Trump says he has offered nothing to Iran to stop the war.

29 Sep 2026

EPS-Chartered LNG Dual-Fuel PCTC Sets Sail for SUARDIAZ

The 5,500 CEU RS Atlantico has departed China for Europe under SUARDIAZ's charter from EPS.

29 Sep 2026

Low Energy Density of Batteries Limits Use on Oceangoing Ships: ICS

ICS says batteries will need to work in hybrid systems alongside conventional or alternative fuels on oceangoing ships.

29 Sep 2026

CMA CGM Names Methanol-Fuelled Boxship

The container segment has led orders for methanol-fuelled newbuilds.

29 Sep 2026

IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More

Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.

29 Sep 2026

Oil Climbs After Trump Nixes Iran Deal - But Negotiations Are Ongoing, Say Officials

Meanwhile, Russia makes refinery output and other energy data off-limits to the press.

28 Sep 2026