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BUNKER JOBS: Oilmar Seeks Bunker Trader in Istanbul

The company is looking for candidates with strong knowledge of the local marine fuel market.

13 Mar 2026

LR Grants Approval to GIT Coatings' Hull Coating

The graphene-based coating is already being introduced on several commercial vessels.

13 Mar 2026

Demand Uncertainty Holding Back Hydrogen Terminal Investments: Port of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam market consultation finds that high costs and uncertain demand are delaying investment in hydrogen import terminals.

13 Mar 2026

Elevated Chemical Levels Detected in Some VLSFO Samples in Singapore: Maritec

The company says a few vessels reported operational issues, including piston ring breakage and excessive sludge formation.

13 Mar 2026

Petrobras Halts MGO and LSMGO Exports After Brazil Imposes 50% Diesel Export Tax

Brazil's new diesel export tax has forced Petrobras to halt marine gasoil export sales.

13 Mar 2026

GNV Completes First Bunkering for LNG-Fuelled Ship at Genoa

The LNG stem was delivered using the LNG bunkering vessel, Green Zeebrugge.

13 Mar 2026

Ship Management Firm Wallem Selects OceanScore for EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance

OceanScore announced earlier this year that it has reached $5 million in annual recurring revenue.

13 Mar 2026

Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies

The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025.

13 Mar 2026

IMO to Discuss Middle East Shipping Impact at Extraordinary Meeting Next Week

The extraordinary session of the council will take place on March 18-19 in London.

13 Mar 2026

US Temporarily Allows Sale of Russian Oil Already Loaded on Vessels

The US has issued a 30-day license allowing the sale and delivery of sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels.

13 Mar 2026

Axpo Charters LNG Bunkering Vessel for Iberian Peninsula Supply

The 12,500 m3 Alisios LNG will supply LNG and bio-LNG to ships along the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.

13 Mar 2026

Bureau Veritas Approves BAR Technologies' Wind Power Assessment for UML Tankers

The class society confirmed the calculation method used to assess the wind-assisted power from WindWings installed on LR2 tankers.

13 Mar 2026

Oil Breaches $100 As Khamenei Threatens Hormuz Closure

However, Iranian vessels are said to be using Hormuz to ship oil to China.

12 Mar 2026

New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2

With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June.

12 Mar 2026

Tideform Adds AI Agent to Marine Fuel Intelligence Platform

The company, originally known as BunkerEx, has been relaunched with Kenneth Juhls serving as CEO as well as leading procurement platform AuctionConnect.

12 Mar 2026

IEA Sees Global Oil Supply Drop by 8 Million b/d Amid Middle East War

The IEA says the emergency oil release provides a temporary buffer, with the broader market impact depending on how long Hormuz shipping disruptions last.

12 Mar 2026

VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?

Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers.

12 Mar 2026

Idemitsu and Consort Bunkers Explore Methanol Supply in Singapore and East Asia

Idemitsu Kosan and Consort Bunkers are seeking to develop a methanol bunker supply chain targeting Singapore and key ports across East Asia.

12 Mar 2026

Sing Fuels Hires Vice President for Centre of Excellence

The new hire was previously head of operations and shipping for Axiom Global Oil & Gas Trading in Dubai.

12 Mar 2026

US to Release 172 Million bbls of Oil from Reserve in Coordinated IEA Action

The US currently holds around 415.4 million bbls of crude oil in strategic petroleum reserves.

12 Mar 2026