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Vale Moves to Develop Ethanol-Fuelled Engine with Everllence

Interest in ethanol as a marine fuel is growing in the shipping industry.

25 Feb 2026

WinGD Secures Key Testing Approvals for Ammonia-Fuelled Marine Engine

The approvals for the ammonia-fuelled engine on Exmar's vessel were granted by class societies.

25 Feb 2026

Shipping Firm RFOcean to Buy E-Methanol from ETFuels at Fixed Rate

RFOcean is moving early to lock in e-methanol supply for its ships, which it expects to be scarce in future.

25 Feb 2026

Asian Carriers Dominate Asia-North America Container Shipping Trade

Alphaliner says Cosco, ONE and Evergreen topped fleet deployment on the Far East- North America route in January.

25 Feb 2026

Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Sign Deal to Cut Scope 3 Emissions Using Biofuels

The two-year agreement covers 18,000 tonnes of CO2e reductions using sustainable marine fuels.

25 Feb 2026

Oil Softens As Iran Reportedly Anxious To Seal Nuclear Deal

Meanwhile, banks predict a slightly more robust outlook for oil later this year.

24 Feb 2026

Indian Shipping Regulator Urges Crew to Refrain from Sailing in Iranian Waters

Companies have been advised not to deploy Indian crew to Iran.

24 Feb 2026

Vinssen and MANA Engineering Partner to Develop Feeder Vessel Hydrogen Fuel Cell Retrofit

The partners aim to develop a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit for a Northern Europe feeder vessel.

24 Feb 2026

New Zealand Adds 100 More Vessels to Russia Sanctions List

The latest sanctions bring the total number of vessels designated by New Zealand to 210.

24 Feb 2026

IMO to Advance Training Framework for Alternative Fuels and New Technologies

IMO's Secretary-General says progress is being made on interim training guidance for crews serving on ships using alternative fuels and new technologies.

24 Feb 2026

FEATURED: Oilmar Marks 10-Year Anniversary With Charity Drive

Trading firm Oilmar is marking its growth and development over the past decade with a series of charity partnerships.

24 Feb 2026 · Oilmar

Oil Maintains Sixth Month High As U.S. Tariffs Decision Causes Global Economic Uncertainty

Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran prepare for a third round of nuclear talks this week.

23 Feb 2026

G&O Maritime Group to Acquire Fuel System Supplier Eltronic FuelTech

Eltronic FuelTech designs and produces fuel supply systems for ships.

23 Feb 2026

Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea Set to Become New Emission Control Areas

New IMO rules will bring tighter sulfur and NOx controls to ships operating in the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea.

23 Feb 2026

Colombia, Senegal and South Africa Join IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme

Three developing nations will receive technical backing from the IMO to draw up national roadmaps for cutting shipping emissions in line with the 2050 net-zero goal.

23 Feb 2026

US-Iran Tensions Raise Charterparty Risk for Hormuz Transits

Gard says any deterioration in security around the Strait could carry contractual consequences for ships trading to Gulf ports.

23 Feb 2026

Floating Nuclear Plant Pitched as Near-Term Power Solution for Ports

Core Power anticipates the initial deployment of floating nuclear plants within the next decade.

23 Feb 2026

Barbados Begins Work on Green Shipping Corridor Study

The IMO-backed project will assess routes and policy steps to support zero-emission shipping links.

23 Feb 2026

Oil Posts 5% Weekly Gain As Tehran Announces Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

Meanwhile, supertanker rates could soar even further on geopolitical tensions.

20 Feb 2026

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration's Tariff Authority

The threat of increased tariffs was a key element of the US strategy to block a vote on the net-zero framework at the IMO in October.

20 Feb 2026