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Bunker Buyers Brace for Highest Prices in Years as Analysts Expect Oil to Hit $100/bbl Following Iran Strikes

Should such a jump occur, bunker buyers can expect to be paying around $750/mt for VLSFO in the primary ports.

2 Mar 2026

From Engine Room to Living Room: LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Highlights Growing Public Awareness of Shipping's Energy Transition

Greater public awareness has several implications for Shipping's energy transition.

2 Mar 2026

UKMTO Reports New Ship Attack Near Sharjah

The ship came under attack about 35 nautical miles west of Sharjah at 4:45 PM UTC on Sunday.

1 Mar 2026

IMO Secretary-General: Vessels Should Avoid Transiting Strait of Hormuz

The IMO's Arsenio Dominguez recommends shipping firms 'exercise maximum caution' when deciding whether to continue operating in the region.

1 Mar 2026

Oil Skyrockets By 9% After U.S. Bombs Iran, Top Islamist Leaders Killed

Next stop is $120 per barrel, analysts fear.

1 Mar 2026

Two More Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO

Two ships have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, following the attack on the tanker Skylight earlier in the day.

1 Mar 2026

Maersk Halts All Strait of Hormuz and Suez Transits

The company is rerouting its ME11 and MECL services around Africa and suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.

1 Mar 2026

Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Not Formally Communicated': UKMTO

Ships operating in the region are receiving communications claiming the strait has been closed, but no formal notification has been made.

1 Mar 2026

US-Sanctioned Tanker Attacked Off Oman

The tanker's crew, consisting of 15 Indians and five Iranians, have all been evacuated.

1 Mar 2026

Bunkering Suspended at Port of Duqm After Drone Attack

Bunker operations at Duqm were suspended following the attack but are expected to resume soon, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.

1 Mar 2026

CMA CGM Instructs Ships to 'Take Shelter' Following Iran Strikes

The firm has also suspended all transits through the Suez Canal and rerouted ships around Africa.

1 Mar 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Halts Transits Through Strait of Hormuz After Iran Strikes

The firm cited 'the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region'.

28 Feb 2026

Insurers Cancel Policies for Ships in Middle East After Iran Strikes: Report

War risk insurers have reportedly submitted some cancellation notices already for policies covering ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

28 Feb 2026

Ships Being Warned Strait of Hormuz 'Has Been Closed': UKMTO

Unverified claims of the Strait of Hormuz being closed are being broadcast to ships in the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.

28 Feb 2026

Thursday's Oil Losses Become Friday's 2% Gain On The Same Iran Fears

Although talks continue, the Middle East prepares for a military strike.

27 Feb 2026

UK Shore Power Faces Commercial Reality Check: NatPower Marine

High electricity costs could undermine use of shore power, keeping marine fuel the cheaper option at berth.

27 Feb 2026

North Sea Port Ready for Alternative Fuel Bunkering Following Risk Analysis

Independent risk study confirms LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia can be safely bunkered across the port area.

27 Feb 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Bitoil Group Seeks Team Lead-Bunker Trading in Dubai

The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in bunker trading and sales.

27 Feb 2026

CMA CGM Names New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship in South Korea

The dual-fuel methanol container ship will operate on the carrier's Asia-Mexico service.

27 Feb 2026

Naftomar Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel LPG Vessel

The 93,000 m3 vessel is fitted with a dual-fuel engine from Everllence.

27 Feb 2026