All News

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Tax Refund on Bunker Sales

NuStar Energy had requested a $2.4 million franchise tax refund on marine fuel sales at Texas ports to nonresident purchasers for the tax years 2011 to 2013.

26 Mar 2026

Future of Engine Retrofits Market Depends on Regulatory Clarity: LR

LR says methanol engines could be adapted to run on ethanol with relative ease.

26 Mar 2026

Construction Begins on Second Methanol-Ready Tanker for Essberger

The 13,000 DWT chemical tanker will feature 18 cargo tanks.

26 Mar 2026

Drone Attack Hits Suezmax Tanker in Turkish Waters: Report

The tanker Altura was hit by an unmanned marine vehicle 15 miles from the Bosphorus in the Black Sea on Thursday morning.

26 Mar 2026

China Ships First Domestically Blended Marine Biofuel to Qingdao

The shipment builds on the Zhoushan pilot as China advances domestic biofuel bunkering supply.

26 Mar 2026

Pacific Islands Push IMO to Tighten CII Amid Net-Zero Framework Delay

The countries oppose any changes to the NZF, arguing it is already heavily compromised

26 Mar 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 12

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 19 – March 25, 2026.

26 Mar 2026

Laskaridis Explores Wind Propulsion Use Across Fleet

The project will assess suction sail technology using real data and independent validation.

26 Mar 2026

Alkagesta Signs Antwerp Biofuel Storage Deal

Alkagesta adds Antwerp storage as it builds on its 700,000 m3 European capacity.

26 Mar 2026

Trump Peace Plan Causes Oil To Sink 3% Despite Iran Denying Any Involvement

The loose consensus is that de-escalation of the war is impending.

25 Mar 2026

Acta Marine Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol Vessel

The vessel will be under long-term charter with Vestas.

25 Mar 2026

Cosco Resumes Shipment Bookings for Gulf Countries

Chinese shipping firm restarts Far East shipments to key Gulf countries, but warns conditions remain uncertain.

25 Mar 2026

EcoNavis Retrofits Fuel-Saving Propeller Tech on Second Kaizen Ship

EcoNavis says the upgrade typically delivers bunker fuel savings of 2-4%.

25 Mar 2026

ZERO44 and Hecla Team Up on FuelEU Pooling Solution

The companies say the joint solution will help reduce costs, improve transparency and simplify FuelEU compliance.

25 Mar 2026

China's Yangpu Port Sees Jump in Bunker Volumes

Bunkering activity at Yangpu has accelerated within three months of the new customs rule.

25 Mar 2026

Tsuneishi Delivers Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier

The shipbuilder claims that using methanol will reduce CO2 emissions by about 10% compared to conventional marine fuels.

25 Mar 2026

Brazil Says IMO Should Avoid Fuel-Specific Incentives

Brazil cautions that poorly designed incentives could skew fuel competition and weaken long-term investment signals.

25 Mar 2026

LR Approves SeaARCTOS Sulfur Emissions Reporting System

The system can be attached to the ship's funnel and sends real-time sulfur emissions data.

25 Mar 2026

KR Report Highlights Safety Challenges for Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships

The classification society highlights flammability, storage, and materials risks as IMO moves towards interim hydrogen fuel guidelines.

25 Mar 2026

Oil Whiplashes Back Up As Analysts Fear Forever War Against Iran

By contrast, U.S. president Trump teases major Hormuz breakthrough late Tuesday.

24 Mar 2026