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ZEMBA Buyers Alliance Adds DSV, Google and Microsoft as Members

ZEMBA initiative brings together shipping users seeking acceleration of the industry's decarbonisation.

23 Sep 2026

H2SITE Secures Grant to Advance Onboard Ammonia-to-Power System

The system converts ammonia onboard into hydrogen to power maritime fuel cells.

23 Sep 2026

Nord Gas Solutions to Supply LPG Fuel Systems for Eight Newbuilds

The eight 90,000 m3 VLGCs will be constructed at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

23 Sep 2026

LR Sees 200,000 m3 LNG Carriers as Next Fleet Step

LR says 200,000 m3 LNG carriers could improve efficiency while retaining access to most major terminals.

23 Sep 2026

IMO Technical Seminar Examines Ammonia's Role as Marine Fuel

Around 800 participants discussed ammonia production, bunkering, engine technology and safety at an IMO seminar in London last week.

23 Sep 2026

Ethanol Gains Flexibility from Similarities with Methanol: DNV

Similarities between ethanol and methanol could give shipowners more flexibility as they assess alternative marine fuels, according to DNV.

23 Sep 2026

Shore Power Specialist PowerCon Expands into Port Electrification

The firm is expanding into wider port electrification, with prefabricated substations as its first new focus.

23 Sep 2026

IMO Sub-Committee Finalises Revised Guidelines for Methanol as Marine Fuel

The revised guidelines add flexibility on fuel tank placement and new provisions for ventilation, bunkering and fire safety.

23 Sep 2026

Wind-Powered Ro-Ro Neoliner Origin Adds Zeebrugge to Transatlantic Service

Sail-driven cargo ship designed to cut fuel use by more than 80% makes its first Belgian call with CMA CGM's backing.

22 Sep 2026

Oil Dips After Trump Continues To Debate "Annihilation" Of Iran

Meanwhile, Iran warns Europe against aiding any further U.S. military strikes.

22 Sep 2026

Ofiniti Agrees to Acquire ZeroNorth's eBDN Business

ZeroNorth narrows its bunkering focus to procurement, pricing, and planning as its delivery-note customers move to Ofiniti's platform.

22 Sep 2026

Equinor Joins GCMD as Impact Partner to Advance Alternative Marine Fuels

The five-year partnership will focus on closing technical and operational gaps in alternative fuels and other maritime decarbonisation solutions.

22 Sep 2026

ABS Approves Large Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Design

The 22,000 m3 vessel is designed to support ammonia bunkering as the alternative fuel gains traction in shipping.

22 Sep 2026

Diplomacy-Hungry Traders Cause Oil To Drop, Despite Ongoing Iran-Houthi Hostilities

Iran threatened with new weapons while the Houthis bragged about more Saudi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

21 Sep 2026

Jan De Nul Orders Methanol-Ready Vessel For Subsea Cable Work

The new trenching support vessel will bury subsea cables and can be converted to methanol propulsion in the future.

21 Sep 2026

Hanwha Ocean Gets ABS Approval for Fuel System to Switch from LNG to Ammonia

The system is designed to give LNG carriers a pathway to ammonia without replacing key fuel equipment.

21 Sep 2026

BetterSea and GTT Marine Partner On FuelEU Trading and Pooling

The partnership will bring FuelEU trading, pooling and reporting tools to GTT Marine's Vesper Insights platform.

21 Sep 2026

Yokogawa to Supply Systems for Hydrogen-Fuelled Vessels

Yokogawa will supply automation systems for a 40,000 m3 liquefied hydrogen carrier and two hydrogen-fuelled vessels.

21 Sep 2026

Trafigura Launches Tanker Firm Volare Shipping

Volare Shipping will currently operate six VLCCs with eight more on orders.

21 Sep 2026

World Fuel Co-Founder Michael J. Kasbar to Step Down in December

Michael J. Kasbar will leave his executive chairman role at the end of the year, with independent director Ken Bakshi set to take over as board chairman.

21 Sep 2026