World News

US-Sanctioned Tanker Attacked Off Oman

The tanker's crew, consisting of 15 Indians and five Iranians, have all been evacuated.

1 Mar 2026

Bunkering Suspended at Port of Duqm After Drone Attack

Bunker operations at Duqm were suspended following the attack but are expected to resume soon, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.

1 Mar 2026

CMA CGM Instructs Ships to 'Take Shelter' Following Iran Strikes

The firm has also suspended all transits through the Suez Canal and rerouted ships around Africa.

1 Mar 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Halts Transits Through Strait of Hormuz After Iran Strikes

The firm cited 'the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region'.

28 Feb 2026

Insurers Cancel Policies for Ships in Middle East After Iran Strikes: Report

War risk insurers have reportedly submitted some cancellation notices already for policies covering ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

28 Feb 2026

Ships Being Warned Strait of Hormuz 'Has Been Closed': UKMTO

Unverified claims of the Strait of Hormuz being closed are being broadcast to ships in the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.

28 Feb 2026

Thursday's Oil Losses Become Friday's 2% Gain On The Same Iran Fears

Although talks continue, the Middle East prepares for a military strike.

27 Feb 2026

Cashew Nutshell Liquid Biofuel Faces Fresh Scrutiny: NorthStandard Whitepaper

A whitepaper published by NorthStandard advises against the use of 100% CNSL as a marine fuel.

27 Feb 2026

BIMCO Adopts ETS Allowances Clause While Biofuel Clause Put Under Review

A proposed biofuel clause for time charter parties was not adopted after concerns were raised over regulatory uncertainty and operational impacts.

27 Feb 2026

Oil Flat As Thursday's U.S./Iran Talks Merely Lead To More Talks

But Iran is front-loading exports incase of attack anyway.

26 Feb 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 8

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 19 – February 25, 2026.

26 Feb 2026

LR Backs Hybrid Nuclear Ready Power Concept of Seatransport

The hybrid concept uses micro modular reactors combined with conventional diesel-electric systems.

26 Feb 2026

Everllence to Upgrade Research Engine Test Bench for Hydrogen Combustion

Everllence is upgrading a test facility in Augsburg to enable combustion of hydrogen.

26 Feb 2026

StormGeo Launches Premium Fleet Performance Service

New premium service helps shipowners turn vessel data into fuel savings and stronger compliance.

26 Feb 2026

Study Finds Marine Biofuel Spills Can Be Managed with Existing Oil Response Tools

EMSA study finds marine biofuel spills behave like conventional marine fuel, allowing the use of standard response tools.

26 Feb 2026

GIT Coatings Launches New Marine Coating Offering Up to 10% Bunker Savings

The company says the graphene-based marine hull coating has already been applied to more than 10 vessels.

26 Feb 2026

US Sanctions 12 Vessels Linked to Iranian Shadow Fleet

The US alleges that the vessels supported the shipment of Iranian oil products to Asia and beyond.

26 Feb 2026

Oilmar Holds Town Hall Meeting Following Management Buy-Out

Oilmar announced the establishment of a China desk to expand engagement in the region.

26 Feb 2026

US Seizes Third Tanker in the Indian Ocean

This is the 10th vessel seized by US forces for a sanctions violation.

25 Feb 2026

Container Line ONE Names New CEO in Planned Leadership Shift

The company has appointed former Emirates Shipping Line CEO Till Ole Barrelet as its new CEO.

25 Feb 2026