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Voyage Marine Trial Reports 8.7% Bunker Saving Using Fuelre4m Additive
Voyage Marine Trial Reports 8.7% Bunker Saving Using Fuelre4m Additive
A controlled test on a working vessel found lower fuel use and higher thrust after dosing a diesel additive.
17 Feb 2026
Jifmar and Seavium Partner on AI-Driven Fleet Digitalisation
Jifmar and Seavium Partner on AI-Driven Fleet Digitalisation
The partnership was facilitated by ZEBOX, the innovation accelerator launched by French shipping firm CMA CGM.
17 Feb 2026
FLEX Commodities Appoints Legal Manager in Dubai
FLEX Commodities Appoints Legal Manager in Dubai
Anthi S Tsigkou, with more than 15 years of experience in maritime law, has joined the firm as of this month.
17 Feb 2026
Capital Ship Management Takes Delivery of Scrubber-Fitted LNG-Ready VLCC
Capital Ship Management Takes Delivery of Scrubber-Fitted LNG-Ready VLCC
The 307,000-dwt crude carrier is fitted with an open-loop scrubber system.
17 Feb 2026
INTERVIEW: Former Peninsula Executive Launches New Bunker Firm
INTERVIEW: Former Peninsula Executive Launches New Bunker Firm
Suzun Marine Fuels aims to be the first global bunkering firm focused on truck-to-ship deliveries.
17 Feb 2026
Drydocks World Joins LR-Backed Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre
Drydocks World Joins LR-Backed Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre
The centre is advancing work on efficiency technologies, wind propulsion and data-led optimisation.
17 Feb 2026
IMO Advances Certification Rules for Engines Using Ammonia and Hydrogen
IMO Advances Certification Rules for Engines Using Ammonia and Hydrogen
Draft amendments agreed at the IMO level would enable certification of engines running on non-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen.
17 Feb 2026
Oil Rises As Iran Preps For Military Action In Advance of U.S. Talks
Oil Rises As Iran Preps For Military Action In Advance of U.S. Talks
But Citi predicts lower prices as peace deals are reached with Iran and Russia/Ukraine.
16 Feb 2026
Hapag-Lloyd to Merge With ZIM by End of 2026
Hapag-Lloyd to Merge With ZIM by End of 2026
The combined company will operate a fleet of more than 400 ships with capacity over 3 million TEU.
16 Feb 2026
VPS Updates Maress Platform to Help Ships Cut Fuel and Emissions
VPS Updates Maress Platform to Help Ships Cut Fuel and Emissions
Upgrade adds new analytics and reporting features aimed at improving offshore vessel efficiency and compliance.
16 Feb 2026
LNG-Fuelled PIL Boxship Makes Maiden Call at Saudi Red Sea Terminal
LNG-Fuelled PIL Boxship Makes Maiden Call at Saudi Red Sea Terminal
Pacific International Lines has marked the first Red Sea call of one of its LNG-fuelled vessels.
16 Feb 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Talks to Acquire Israeli Shipping Firm ZIM
Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Talks to Acquire Israeli Shipping Firm ZIM
Hapag-Lloyd states that an approval from the State of Israel is necessary if it proceeds with the purchase of the firm.
16 Feb 2026
IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
16 Feb 2026
ABS-Led Report for EMSA Sets Out Ammonia Fuel Safety Guidance
ABS-Led Report for EMSA Sets Out Ammonia Fuel Safety Guidance
The study sets out risk findings and recommendations to support the safe adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel.
16 Feb 2026
Oil Posts Second Consecutive Weekly Loss as U.S. Inflation, U.S./Iran Tensions Cool
Oil Posts Second Consecutive Weekly Loss as U.S. Inflation, U.S./Iran Tensions Cool
Meanwhile, Venezuelan oil sales are a cash cow under U.S. control.
13 Feb 2026
Ammonia Effluent Debate Adds to Challenges for Ammonia Marine Fuel
Ammonia Effluent Debate Adds to Challenges for Ammonia Marine Fuel
Ammonia wastewater discharge at sea is emerging as another issue as global rules for the fuel take shape.
13 Feb 2026
Peninsula Sues Novic Shipping International Over Hedging Agreement
Peninsula Sues Novic Shipping International Over Hedging Agreement
Peninsula is seeking $109,885, as well as at least $200,000 in costs, from Norvic in a dispute over a hedging agreement.
13 Feb 2026
Uni-Fuels Renews ISCC Certification
Uni-Fuels Renews ISCC Certification
The company has renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications for biofuel bunker supply.
13 Feb 2026
BAR Technologies Calls for Global Carbon Framework as Compliance Pressures Grow
BAR Technologies Calls for Global Carbon Framework as Compliance Pressures Grow
CEO John Cooper says carbon compliance is becoming more fragmented by the month.
13 Feb 2026
IE WEEK: Peninsula Sees Diversification as Key to Future Expansion
IE WEEK: Peninsula Sees Diversification as Key to Future Expansion
Peninsula is embracing the market's increasing complexity as it makes future plans after celebrating 30 years in operation, COO Kenny MacLean tells Ship & Bunker.
13 Feb 2026