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Sulnox Claims Additive Improves HVO Lubricity and B100 Biofuel Stability in Tests

Sulnox says testing indicates a significant reduction in steel corrosion in untreated B100 marine biofuel.

16 Mar 2026

Oil Steadies At $100 As Russia Deal Reached And Strikes On Iran Intensify

Meanwhile, a top analyst says the Iran war proves that the oil glut was "a myth."

13 Mar 2026

SEA-LNG Hits Back Against Latest Study Criticising LNG

SEA-LNG responds to research from UCL Energy Institute casting doubt on LNG and methanol's potential as decarbonisation pathways.

13 Mar 2026

Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Ninth Ammonia-Ready Vessel

The ship will embark on its first voyage along the Asia-Europe route.

13 Mar 2026

LR Grants Approval to GIT Coatings' Hull Coating

The graphene-based coating is already being introduced on several commercial vessels.

13 Mar 2026

Ship Management Firm Wallem Selects OceanScore for EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance

OceanScore announced earlier this year that it has reached $5 million in annual recurring revenue.

13 Mar 2026

Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies

The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025.

13 Mar 2026

IMO to Discuss Middle East Shipping Impact at Extraordinary Meeting Next Week

The extraordinary session of the council will take place on March 18-19 in London.

13 Mar 2026

US Temporarily Allows Sale of Russian Oil Already Loaded on Vessels

The US has issued a 30-day license allowing the sale and delivery of sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels.

13 Mar 2026

Bureau Veritas Approves BAR Technologies' Wind Power Assessment for UML Tankers

The class society confirmed the calculation method used to assess the wind-assisted power from WindWings installed on LR2 tankers.

13 Mar 2026

Oil Breaches $100 As Khamenei Threatens Hormuz Closure

However, Iranian vessels are said to be using Hormuz to ship oil to China.

12 Mar 2026

New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2

With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June.

12 Mar 2026

Tideform Adds AI Agent to Marine Fuel Intelligence Platform

The company, originally known as BunkerEx, has been relaunched with Kenneth Juhls serving as CEO as well as leading procurement platform AuctionConnect.

12 Mar 2026

IEA Sees Global Oil Supply Drop by 8 Million b/d Amid Middle East War

The IEA says the emergency oil release provides a temporary buffer, with the broader market impact depending on how long Hormuz shipping disruptions last.

12 Mar 2026

VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?

Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers.

12 Mar 2026

Bernhard Schulte Adds Hybrid Methanol-Ready Vessel to Fleet

It is designed to support offshore wind operations and maintenance as well as construction work.

12 Mar 2026

Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis

Maersk says the emergency bunker surcharge will be applicable from March 25.

12 Mar 2026

New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia

UCL research finds investments in the fuels may offer limited support for a future transition to zero-emission ammonia in shipping.

12 Mar 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 10

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 5 – March 11, 2026.

12 Mar 2026

Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."

Trump fires back that the U.S. will continue striking Iran "if we want."

11 Mar 2026