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Western Bulk Adopts ZeroNorth's Voyage Optimisation Technology

Western Bulk has adopted ZeroNorth's voyage optimisation tools to support operational decision-making across its fleet.

11 Mar 2026

ElbOil Celebrates 15 Years as Global Marine Fuel Trader

The company says it handles about 2 million mt/year of marine fuels.

11 Mar 2026

Alfa Laval Completes Key Test for Ammonia Fuel Supply System

The test confirms the system's readiness for integration with ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engines.

11 Mar 2026

INTERVIEW: WinGD Sees Ethanol as Low-Cost Energy Transition "Game-Changer" for Shipping

Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.

11 Mar 2026

Iran Prepares to Deploy Mines in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Smaller craft capable of carrying two to three mines each are reportedly being used for the operation.

10 Mar 2026

Oil Nosedives As Trump's Remarks Resonate About Early End To Iran War

One analyst says trading this week has been grossly driven by overreaction.

10 Mar 2026

Suspicious Incident Reported Near Bulk Carrier Off Abu Dhabi

The incident was reported at 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi at 08:00 UTC today.

10 Mar 2026

DHT Holdings Takes Delivery of Scrubber-Fitted VLCC from Hanwha Ocean

The company plans to induct another new VLCC later this month.

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Supply Propulsion Systems for Orange Marine's Hybrid Electric Vessels

The two cable repair vessels are being built at Colombo, with delivery expected in 2028 and 2029.

10 Mar 2026

ABS Partners with HD Hyundai Firms to Develop Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Boxships

The project will assess the feasibility of nuclear-powered electric propulsion for a 16,000 TEU container vessel.

10 Mar 2026

FEATURE: Asian Bunker Suppliers Urge Early Booking as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flows

Sources tell Ship & Bunker that they are urging customers to float their bunker enquiries as soon as possible.

10 Mar 2026

Oil Spikes Near $120 As Khamenei's Hard Line Son Is Named Iran's New Leader

But prices set to dip to normal on signs of quick resolution to the U.S./Iran war.

9 Mar 2026

CMA CGM and MSC Introduce Emergency Fuel Surcharges as Bunker Prices Surge

Bunker prices have climbed to multi-year highs amid middle East conflict.

9 Mar 2026

We See No Evidence of Alt Fuel Engine Orders Switching to Conventional Bunkers: WinGD

It has previously been suggested the IMO NZF delay had ship owners shifting back to oil bunkers.

9 Mar 2026

Oil Pares Gains on Report of G7 Joint Oil Reserve Release Talks

G7 finance ministers will reportedly hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss a possible joint release of petroleum reserves.

9 Mar 2026

Crude Futures Surge Past $100/bl for First Time Since 2022

Brent crude jumped 25.8% on Monday morning, pushing prices above $100/bl for the first time since 2022 amid escalating tensions involving Iran.

9 Mar 2026

Oil Shatters Weekly Record As 35% Surge Comes Amid Widening Iran/U.S. War

Meanwhile, Qatar fears that global economies could collapse.

6 Mar 2026

Singapore Bunker Market Increasingly Under Stress as Middle East Fallout Spreads

Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market.

6 Mar 2026

Avenir LNG to Supply Bio-LNG to Maersk from 2027

Avenir LNG has signed a deal to supply bio-LNG to vessels in Maersk's dual-fuel fleet.

6 Mar 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Oilmar Seeks Bunker Traders at Multiple Locations

The company is seeking to hire bunker traders in Singapore and Seoul, and a senior bunker trader in Dubai.

6 Mar 2026