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Iranian Cargo Ship Sinks in Caspian Sea

The 3,300 DWT general cargo vessel Rona issued a distress call to Turkmenistan's authorities on January 14.

15 Jan 2026

Class Societies Group Approves Safety Framework for Ammonia-Fuelled Engines

The class society association says the safety requirements address risks linked to ammonia's toxicity that are not fully covered by existing IMO rules.

15 Jan 2026

INTERVIEW: Shipergy Uses AI to Reshape Trading Model Amid Market Downturn

Shipergy CEO Daniel Rose is refocusing the firm's commercial efforts on three hubs and deploying AI tools to reduce workload in response to weak market conditions, he tells Ship & Bunker.

15 Jan 2026

Crude Futures Jump on Speculation Over Potential US Strikes on Iran

Crude futures have risen further on Wednesday morning in response to signs the US is preparing to strike Iran.

14 Jan 2026

Toyota Europe Reduced Scope 3 Emissions Using UECC Low-Carbon Shipping

The automaker was able to cut its scope 3 emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes of CO2e in 2024 and expects this figure to double in 2025.

14 Jan 2026

Coach Solutions Partners with ClassNK to Simplify Vessel Emissions Data Check

The partnership will enable automated sharing of vessel emissions data between the two firms.

14 Jan 2026

Grimaldi Takes Delivery of New Ammonia-Ready Vessel from China

The vessel comes with ammonia-ready notation, meaning it is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion in the future.

14 Jan 2026

Oil Jumps As Trump Urges Iran Protesters To Take Over Their Country

Meanwhile, Canada's oil fortunes decline as the U.S. revamps Venezuela industry.

13 Jan 2026

Wartsila to Supply Engine and Propulsion System for New Hartman Seatrade Vessel

Wartsila says its engine was selected for the newbuild because of the fuel efficiency.

13 Jan 2026

VIEWPOINT: Bleak Prospects for Bunker Industry at Start of 2026

Weak margins, rising GHG compliance costs, limited growth in alternative fuel markets, geopolitical risk and sanctions issues are coming together to paint a picture of a highly uncertain start to the year.

13 Jan 2026

Vard Secures Order for Four Robotic Vessels from Ocean Infinity

The Fincantieri subsidiary will design and build four multi-purpose robotic vessels for delivery in 2028 under a contract valued at more than EUR 200 million.

13 Jan 2026

ABS and Siemens Energy Team Up on Marine Battery Safety

The partners will study thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries using modelling and simulation to improve safety for marine and offshore energy storage systems.

13 Jan 2026

Alternative-Fuelled Vessel Orders Dropped 47% Year on Year in 2025: DNV

Orders for LNG-fuelled vessels made up the bulk of alternative-fuelled contracting last year, accounting for 68% of the total orders.

13 Jan 2026

Oil Extends Gains On Iran Chaos As New Venezuela Oil Flows Are Ratified

It's unclear whether supply tightness or a glut is impending.

12 Jan 2026

ABB to Equip BC Ferries' New Hybrid-Electric Vessels

The contract covers power, propulsion and control systems for four vessels due for delivery from 2029.

12 Jan 2026

Maersk Adds Another Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship to Fleet

The delivery took place at the Hyundai Heavy Industries yard in South Korea.

12 Jan 2026

Bureau Veritas Approves Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier Concept

The BV-approved design combines LNG dual-fuel engines with wind propulsion technology to deliver more than 5% energy savings.

12 Jan 2026

Oil Achieves Weekly Gain As Trump Warns Iran Will "Pay Hell" If Protesters Are Killed

Meanwhile, Venezuela's acting president says she'll pursue mutual interests with Trump.

9 Jan 2026

Former OW Bunker Executives to Pay $31 Million Compensation Over Firm's Collapse

Former CFO Morten Skou and Lars Møller, director of OW Bunker subsidiary Dynamic Oil Trading, were sentenced to pay the compensation to the firm's bankruptcy estate by a Danish court on Friday.

9 Jan 2026

DNV Backs ABB's New Electric Ship Propulsion Concept

Inspired by a whale's tail, ABB's electric ship propulsion concept is suitable for ships, including ferries and ro-ro ships.

9 Jan 2026