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Palau Government Takes Control of Its Ship Registry

The government says all services under the Palau flag continue as normal despite the change in management.

5 Jan 2026

LNG Share Rose in 2025 Alternative-Fuel Newbuilds as Methanol and Ammonia Stalled

Clarksons Research says LNG accounted for 80% of the alternative-fuel capable ships ordered in 2025, up from a 75% share a year ago.

5 Jan 2026

Bureau Veritas Approves Jiangnan Shipyard's Green Ship Designs

The approval covers hydrogen transport, ammonia handling and fuelling, and more efficient LNG ships.

2 Jan 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 53

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from December 25 2025 – January 1, 2026.

1 Jan 2026

ANALYSIS: Shipping's Jump in EU-ETS Costs Will Offset Bunker-Price Decline in 2026

While bunker prices are set to fall this year, higher EU-ETS costs will offset most of the benefit for European shipping.

1 Jan 2026

WTI Ends 20% Lower For The Year As Even Worse Prospects Forecast For 2026

Meanwhile, Russia claims impending victory in its war against Ukraine.

31 Dec 2025

US Maritime Regulator Probes Spain Over Alleged Port Access Denials

The Federal Maritime Commission claims that some of the US-flagged ships carrying cargo for Israel were denied access to Spanish ports.

31 Dec 2025

Oil Flat As Global Tensions And Oversupply Concerns Escalate

Brent could trade at $55 for the first half of 2026, says analyst.

30 Dec 2025

Armada and Irish Ferries Advance Air Lubrication Project for Ferry

The project focuses on validating the real-world performance of air lubrication as Irish Ferries weighs options to cut bunker use and emissions.

30 Dec 2025

Weathernews Launches AI Voyage Support Tool for Ship Captains

The tool lets captains access weather data, route advice and voyage planning support through onboard chat.

30 Dec 2025

d'Amico Orders Two Methanol-Ready Tankers for 2029 Delivery

The two 40,000 dwt methanol-ready tankers have been contracted at $43.2 million per vessel.

30 Dec 2025

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Orders Three LNG Carriers from South Korea

The first ship will be delivered in Q3 2028 and the rest two in Q1 2029.

30 Dec 2025

IBIA Announces Nominees for 2026 Board Election

IBIA has announced the candidates standing in its 2026 board election, with voting due to open in early January.

30 Dec 2025

Oil Gains 2% As Traders Reverse Course, Make Supply Tightness Their New Concern

But it's not enough to ward off a dismal December for the commodity, Bloomberg says.

29 Dec 2025

Norwegian Car Carriers Orders Additional Dual-Fuel LNG Vessel from China

The JP Morgan-backed firm took delivery of a dual-fuel LNG car carrier last month.

29 Dec 2025

WinGD Backs Variable Compression Technology as Practical LNG Retrofit Option

WinGD claims the VCR technology can deliver up to 25% fuel savings and 33% lower methane slip, depending on fuel and engine load.

29 Dec 2025

Pacific Basin Orders Four Fuel-Efficient Vessels

Regulatory uncertainty and the absence of proven dual-fuel handysize designs led Pacific Basin to opt for conventionally powered ships.

29 Dec 2025

Post Christmas Trading Contributes To Worst Annual Showing For Oil In Five Years

Not even escalating Venezuela tensions can shift the underlying glut narrative.

26 Dec 2025

Bureau Veritas Teams Up with C-Torq on Hydrogen Power System for Maritime

Both firms will work towards class approval of a hydrogen-based shipboard power system to support maritime decarbonisation.

26 Dec 2025

EmissionLink Sees 2026 to Be the Year of Compliance Trade-Offs for Shipping

EmissionLink views pooling as a way to reduce cost and complexity amid volatile fuel pricing and uncertain supply.

26 Dec 2025